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She fought to desegregate Coney Island's Sunlite Pool. She would think its closure was justice.
Marian Spencer is not here to speak for herself, and no one can truly say they know what her thoughts on the demolition of Sunlite Pool might be. Still, I wanted to hear from those who knew her best. Cincinnati Enquirer. Revered civil rights icon and former Cincinnati vice mayor...
Cincinnati's That One Mailman blows up on TikTok
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - What started as a way to pass time at work turned into a full-blown success story. Sean Fogelson is known as "That One Mailman" to his millions of TikTok followers. He talks about how all this came to be and how he's turning it into a comedy...
Safety concerns force cancellation of drag story time at Greater Cincinnati book store
MILFORD, Ohio (WKRC) - Organizers of a drag story time canceled the event due to safety concerns. The Bookmatters in Milford planned to host the story time on April 6. A message on the Cincinnati Sisters Facebook page announced the cancellation after discussions with The Bookmatters and meeting with law enforcement.
WATCH: Alligator roars like lion
(WANE via STORYFUL) – An alligator at the Cincinnati Zoo proves lions aren’t the only ones who can roar. 29-year-old Chinese alligator, Loki, growled and grunted to mark his territory inside his enclosure. “Lions aren’t the only animals that perform territorial vocalizations! Here’s Loki, the Chinese alligator, calling...
McDonald's brings back 'spicy' fan-favorite after 4-year hiatus from the menu
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - McDonald's brought back a "spicy" fan-favorite menu item after a four-year hiatus. According to a press release, McDonald's is bringing its popular Spicy Chicken McNuggets back to Cincinnati for a limited time. McDonald's described the spicy McNuggets as "breaded with a sizzling tempura coating made of both cayenne and chili peppers."
Daughter of late Cincinnati singer, songwriter finds guitar signed by father
MASON, Ohio — A Cincinnati native, American singer, and songwriter, Carl Dobkins Jr., best known for his 1959 hit "My Heart Is an Open Book" passed away in 2020, but his legacy is still alive. "He was just a good man with the biggest heart, heart of gold, and...
Portion of Ohio River Trail to temporarily close in Cincinnati's East End
CINCINNATI — A portion of the East End's Ohio River Trail will temporarily close next month. According to the city, the closure is due to the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati installing permanent bypass piping underneath the path. The trail will be closed between Wilmer Avenue and Carrel...
Major renovations coming to area of CVG, first updates in more than a decade
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport officials are getting more specific on changes they are planning to the customer-facing areas of the airport, the first updates in more than a decade. The ticketing, security checkpoint, tunnel and concourses A and B have not undergone a major renovation...
Legend Buddy LaRosa recounts journey to pizzeria's success, reveals special ingredient
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - LaRosa's Pizza celebrated 70 years of success. For 70 years, LaRosa's has been an institution in the Queen City. In 1954 founder Buddy LaRosa opened his very first restaurant in the West Side. This week, the city has come together to recognize and thank the local legend...
Everything you need to know about the new food options at Great American Ball Park
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – From ballpark favorites to new, unique flavors, the menu at Great American Ball Park for the 2024 season has it all. Local 12’s Annie Brown, assisted by Local 12 sports anchor Chris Renkel, took on their toughest assignment yet—together—and they got straight to work trying all the new offerings.
Decisions, decisions. Final Four voting now open on Cincinnati beer bracket 🍺
And then there were four. The Final Four brews are set in the quest for the Cincinnati's Favorite Beer 2024 title. We have two previous champs (one's a two-time winner), a high-seed bracket staple and a diaper-dandy rookie that is tearing through the field. ...
105th Findlay Market Opening Day Parade
CINCINNATI (WKRC)- Thousands turned out for the 105th Findlay Market Opening Day Parade. The parade was led by grand marshals Dmitri Young and Calvin Reese, better known as "Pokey." Young played first baseman and outfielder for the reds between 1998 and 2001. Reese, a former shortstop from 1997 to 2001.
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