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Cincinnati prepares for climate newcomers

Cincinnati's new Climate Migration Readiness Plan focuses on housing, transportation, resilient infrastructure and affordable energy.

Environment

Climate change could make Cincinnati a destination for people fleeing increasingly inhospitable parts of the country — and city leaders want to be ready.Why it matters: More people could mean more workers, taxpayers and economic growth, while adding pressure on housing and other resources.

Silverton store joins storied Black-owned bookseller resurgence 

Major Minor Books blends local authors, BookTok favorites and space to gather.

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Amber Walker had a hunch: Cincinnati had plenty of readers like her. They just needed another place to find each other.<ul><li>When she pitched opening a bookstore to her decidedly non-reader husband, she told him: &quot;My people are out there. They will find us.&quot; They did.</li></ul>Why it matters: Walker launched Major Minor Books &amp; Such, a Black-owned independent bookstore in Silverton, on May 2. Her leap into bookselling comes amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a resurgence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/26/black-owned-bookstores-rebound-pennsylvania" data-vars-content-id="c0016a42-f7f7-4fac-98ff-56bd6c17ca47" data-vars-headline="Silverton store joins storied Black-owned bookseller resurgence " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/26/black-owned-bookstores-rebound-pennsylvania" target="_self">a resurgence</a> of Black-owned bookstores nationwide.

Waymo is coming to Cincinnati for mapping only. For now.

The robotaxi service plans to spend two months scanning Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky roads.

Transit

Waymo is coming to Cincinnati, but don&#x27;t expect to hail one of its driverless taxis anytime soon.Why it matters: The company&#x27;s arrival is the first step toward potentially bringing its autonomous ride-hailing service to Cincinnati. There&#x27;s no guarantee that happens, though.

Hamilton County second highest in state for distracted driving crashes 

The county recorded 3,772 distracted-driving crashes over five years.

Public Safety

Phones down, folks. We&#x27;ve got a problem. Hamilton County ranks near the top of an unfortunate list: distracted-driving crashes.

The Brent Spence saga spans a new legal speed bump

Critics say the $4 billion-plus project needed a more extensive environmental review.

After decades of debate and years of planning, the $4.05 billion <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Brent Spence Bridge Corridor" data-vars-click-url="https://brentspencebridgecorridor.com/" data-vars-content-id="016c1556-47ee-4968-a8bf-5430ff19875d" data-vars-headline="The Brent Spence saga spans a new legal speed bump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://brentspencebridgecorridor.com/" target="_blank">Brent Spence Bridge Corridor</a> is finally being built — but the fight over it rolls on.

Cincinnati maps downtown's next era

A new plan will guide housing, transit, development and public spaces downtown.

Development

Cincinnati&#x27;s first comprehensive downtown plan in roughly 40 years aims to create a roadmap for the urban core&#x27;s next era of growth.Why it matters: Major investments are already <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reshaping downtown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/08/28/mayor-aftab-pureval-axios-cincinnati-growth-downtown-plan" data-vars-content-id="69c02665-fb3e-4006-90cb-0150fc7ac77a" data-vars-headline="Cincinnati maps downtown&#x27;s next era" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/08/28/mayor-aftab-pureval-axios-cincinnati-growth-downtown-plan" target="_self">reshaping downtown</a>, from the Convention District to The Banks and transit. City leaders want those projects working toward a shared vision.

Poll: Would you vote for JD Vance for president?

The Middletown native could seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2028.

Politics

The next presidential election is still two years away, but Vice President JD Vance is considered an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="early favorite for the GOP nomination" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/06/vance-summer-trump-heir" data-vars-content-id="5a5baa61-fa5a-40b6-8e2f-253395a77e84" data-vars-headline="Poll: Would you vote for JD Vance for president?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/06/vance-summer-trump-heir" target="_self">early favorite for the GOP nomination</a>. Would the Middletown native have your vote?

Cincinnati has no long-term fix for East Side flooding

Officials identified what failed but still lack a plan to prevent future flooding.

A malfunctioning floodgate, overwhelmed sewers and extraordinary rainfall combined to worsen Cincinnati&#x27;s flooding last week — but local officials have no solution yet for preventing future flooding like it.Why it matters: East Side residents and business owners <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="have lived through" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/21/hyde-park-square-ohio-flooding-business" data-vars-content-id="016f2ae1-b478-43d0-90c2-e7dff500643b" data-vars-headline="Cincinnati has no long-term fix for East Side flooding" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/21/hyde-park-square-ohio-flooding-business" target="_self">have lived through</a> multiple major floods, including a similar event in 2016, and urge the city to take action. <ul><li>In the meantime, city leaders are exploring financial assistance for those recovering from the flooding.</li></ul>

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Trump tariffs take $11 billion toll on Ohio

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A map showing estimated tariff impacts by state, as a per-household equivalent, due to executive orders imposed since January 2025. The range of tariff costs spans from $228 per household in Montana to nearly $6,000 per household in Michigan. States like California, Texas, Michigan and Georgia exhibit significant impacts, chiefly to their auto industries, while many western states show lesser costs.

Estimated tariff impact per household

Data: Trade Partnership Worldwide, via National Taxpayers Union Foundation. Note: Includes tariffs mandated by executive order only. Totals through June 2026. Map: Brad Jennings/Axios

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