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Why some Cincinnati power outages take longer to fix

Last week's storm knocked out power to 274,000 Duke customers and exposed how complicated getting everyone back online can be.

News

The powerful <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="storm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/08/06/green-cincinnati-plan-climate-change-flood" data-vars-content-id="2f9ae41e-e8c6-4f7a-a2fc-153447eda575" data-vars-headline="Why some Cincinnati power outages take longer to fix" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/08/06/green-cincinnati-plan-climate-change-flood" target="_self">storm</a> that ripped through Greater Cincinnati last week offered the latest test of how Duke Energy prepares for severe weather — and what happens when Mother Nature overwhelms those plans.Why it matters: The &quot;devastating&quot; storm knocked out power to more than 274,000 customers, making it one of the region&#x27;s most significant storms in the past decade, Duke spokesperson John Juech tells Axios.

These bridges have an appetite for trucks

Madisonville's "can opener" bridge has been struck by vehicles dozens of times since 2018.

Transit

Two low-slung railroad bridges have long vexed drivers, becoming <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="social media fodder" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reddit.com/r/cincinnati/comments/1vfc9q2/the_second_can_opener_in_madisonville_about_a/" data-vars-content-id="5525304f-46da-47d0-8d34-0c63539d6d70" data-vars-headline="These bridges have an appetite for trucks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/cincinnati/comments/1vfc9q2/the_second_can_opener_in_madisonville_about_a/" target="_blank">social media fodder</a> for peeling the tops off trucks.

Cincinnati Animal Care needs your help after record rescue

The animal shelter is looking to make room after rescuing 150 animals.

A local animal shelter needs your help making room for 150 animals rescued from a Cincinnati home last week.Why it matters: Cincinnati Animal CARE is asking people to adopt or foster animals already there to free up space for the new arrivals.

Back-to-school season puts pedestrian and cyclist safety in focus

New data shows where and when Cincinnatians face the greatest danger.

Public Safety

As Cincinnati-area students head back to school, new data underscores the risks pedestrians and cyclists face on local roads.

Delhi Township butcher more than "meats" the eye 

Quality cuts and familiar faces have kept this shop thriving for decades.

Business

Humbert Meats has served Cincinnati since 1964, but for the Murray family, the butcher trade goes back even further.

Chews and views: 3 West Side patios to hit before summer ends

Burgers, beers and river views make these worth a visit.

Things to Do

Our patio series has made its way through <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/08/best-downtown-patios-restaurants-bars-summer" data-vars-content-id="8c45fb61-612b-47da-b773-cc508c22276c" data-vars-headline="Chews and views: 3 West Side patios to hit before summer ends" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/08/best-downtown-patios-restaurants-bars-summer" target="_self">downtown</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Over-the-Rhine" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/31/over-the-rhine-outdoor-dining-bars-rhinegeist-somerset-rosedale" data-vars-content-id="8c45fb61-612b-47da-b773-cc508c22276c" data-vars-headline="Chews and views: 3 West Side patios to hit before summer ends" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/31/over-the-rhine-outdoor-dining-bars-rhinegeist-somerset-rosedale" target="_self">Over-the-Rhine</a>. This week we&#x27;re heading west — home to one of the city&#x27;s most iconic views and a couple of laid-back neighborhood anchors.

UDF, Grippo's team up for new ice cream flavor

It's basically Cincinnati college munchies in a pint.

Food and Drink

College Casey would have loved this latest UDF collab. Heck, so does old Casey.Driving the spoon: United Dairy Farmers and Grippo&#x27;s are teaming up for a limited-edition Homemade Brand ice cream flavor called Fun Food Crunch.

Farmers markets help farms grow loyal customers

They're increasingly important as many family farms diversify sales to stay profitable.

For many local farms, the most valuable thing a farmers market sells isn&#x27;t this week&#x27;s produce. It&#x27;s next week&#x27;s customer.Why it matters: Farmers say face-to-face connections at markets keep shoppers coming back to their booths, on-site farmstands and online stores.

"The secret is out" — How Covington became a top food city

It's received numerous accolades, including being a finalist in a national foodie competition.

Covington&#x27;s restaurant scene is no longer Northern Kentucky&#x27;s best-kept secret.Why it matters: The city is now getting widespread recognition, the result of years of intentionally investing in local businesses rather than chasing national chains, leaders say.

A first taste of the new Gwynne restaurant

The swanky restaurant and its home, the Fidelity Hotel, opened this week.

I got to check out Gwynne, the swanky new downtown bar and restaurant inside the recently opened <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fidelity Hotel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/28/fidelity-hotel-latest-sign-of-downtown-surge" data-vars-content-id="1bff7a3f-5ca9-4304-9af2-1735b9d0ace1" data-vars-headline="A first taste of the new Gwynne restaurant" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/28/fidelity-hotel-latest-sign-of-downtown-surge" target="_self">Fidelity Hotel</a>.Why it matters: It adds another reason to visit the Central Business District, joining a growing roster of restaurants and bars around Sixth Street.<ul><li>Judging by the busy opening week, Cincinnati was ready for it.</li></ul>

Chews and views: Over-the-Rhine's best outdoor bars

Make the most of patio season with these Cincinnati favorites.

Chews + Views is back. We started with the best outdoor drinking and dining <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown and in Mt. Adams" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/08/best-downtown-patios-restaurants-bars-summer" data-vars-content-id="1a292f9c-bade-47dd-a7d7-f97bb06fe2ae" data-vars-headline="Chews and views: Over-the-Rhine&#x27;s best outdoor bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/08/best-downtown-patios-restaurants-bars-summer" target="_self">downtown and in Mt. Adams</a>. Now we&#x27;re taking on Over-the-Rhine, where patios range from lively beer gardens to tucked-away courtyards.

Where to find coffee shops serving up community

These Cincinnati cafés give people a reason to linger long after the coffee is gone.

Culture

Around Cincinnati, a growing number of cafés are embracing the &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="third place" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/05/loneliness-epidemic-third-places-social-infrastructure" data-vars-content-id="0edf41a0-a980-4d5a-9a0d-335ba484a478" data-vars-headline="Where to find coffee shops serving up community" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/05/loneliness-epidemic-third-places-social-infrastructure" target="_self">third place</a>&quot; philosophy, giving people a reason to stay long after their mugs are empty.🎨 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Redtree Coffee &amp; Art" data-vars-click-url="https://www.redtreecoffeeandart.com/" data-vars-content-id="0edf41a0-a980-4d5a-9a0d-335ba484a478" data-vars-headline="Where to find coffee shops serving up community" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.redtreecoffeeandart.com/" target="_blank">Redtree Coffee &amp; Art</a> (Oakley + Over-the-Rhine)<ul><li>Why it&#x27;s a third place: Redtree features rotating exhibitions by local artists. The café also hosts vintage pop-ups, chess nights, jazz performances, queer trivia and recently a flash tattoo-and-craft night.</li></ul>

A guide to the perfect day in East End and Columbia Tusculum

Coffee at Fulton Yards, reading at The Bookery, and other stops along the way.

My husband and I are morning people with two requirements for a good Saturday: coffee and books, ideally with nowhere else to be.Zoom in: Here&#x27;s how we spent a recent Saturday in Cincinnati&#x27;s East End and Columbia Tusculum — most of it close enough to walk (and push a stroller around).

Fork Around and Find Out: Danny Boy proves less is more

The sandwich shop keeps it simple, letting high-quality beef steal the show.

I&#x27;ve heard people rave about Danny Boy in Mariemont, so I finally stopped in to see what all the fuss was about.Why it matters: In an era of over-the-top sandwiches piled sky-high with toppings, Danny Boy stands out by doing less — and doing it really well.

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Delhi Township butcher more than "meats" the eye

Chews and views: 3 West Side patios to hit before summer ends

UDF, Grippo's team up for new ice cream flavor

Farmers markets help farms grow loyal customers

"The secret is out" — How Covington became a top food city