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Independence man wins $75,000 scratch-off grand prize
INDEPENDENCE, Ky. — A northern Kentucky man is $75,000 richer after winning a Kentucky Lottery scratch-off game. According to the Kentucky Lottery, James Bray, of Independence, stopped at Richardson Road Marathon in Independence on May 2 and purchased five $5 Cash Eruption scratch-off tickets. The lottery says later that...
This Cincinnati ice cream walk up window serves up sundae flights, bubble waffle cones
A popular ice cream window is back open for the season. Whetsel Whip opened in the Madisonville neighborhood last year and is back again this year serving ice cream out of a walk-up window next to their sister shop, The Cheesecakery. The shop serves up all kinds of ice cream...
Riverbend's star-studded 2024 summer concert calendar (so far)
From Styx to Creed and Meghan Trainor to Luke Bryan, Riverbend Music Center is set to host some of the biggest artists coming through Cincinnati this summer. It's an impressive lineup that promises something for every kind of music-lover. Check out the most up-to-date schedule below to see if your favorite artists will be taking the stage at Riverbend soon.
Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, The Clark Sisters to make pitstop in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WXIX) -Some of gospel’s legendary artists, such as Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, The Clark Sisters, and more are coming to Cincinnati this summer. This is all a part of Franklin’s reunion tour. The 19-time GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, songwriter, and artist will join Adams, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, The Clark Sisters, and Kierra Sheard-Kelly at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center on Friday, September 13.
Buttermilk Pike offers Streetscapes a world of tastes
This story originally appeared in the May 17, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. This week, Streetscapes checks out some businesses along Buttermilk Pike. We’ll start with a longstanding and locally famous establishment Oriental Wok, then head to a regional burger chain and the newest restaurant for some Mexican and Venezuelan street food.
ArtWorks to unveil mural celebrating Cuban culture in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI — ArtWorks, an organization in Cincinnati, will hold a mural dedication next month that reflects "the resilience of the Cuban spirit, and the city's commitment to embracing its multicultural identity." The mural called "Azucar!" was designed by renowned illustrator and artist Jorge Rodrigues Diez, and it pays tribute...
Taste of Cincinnati returns this weekend! Everything to know before chowing down
We hope you're hungry because it's almost time for Taste of Cincinnati. The annual festival, which puts a spotlight on the city's vibrant culinary scene, returns to downtown Cincinnati on Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27. It will feature a record-setting 85 vendors, including 28 restaurants, 33 food trucks, two caterers and more.
Craft brewery opens fourth Greater Cincinnati location, takes over former bank space
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A Cincinnati craft brewery celebrated this weekend its grand opening of a fourth area location. Fretboard Brewing Co. opened in the former Heist + Co. space on Harrison Ave. in downtown Harrison. The restaurant closed early 2024 after four years in business. Prior to that it was a First National Bank.
Local woman writes children’s book to help kids understand autism
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A local woman authored a book to help children understand autism through reading. Aniyah Jackson’s book, “Seeing the World Different: A Tale of Autism” is about a girl named Ari from a colorful town called Rainbowville who sees the world in a special way.
Entrepreneur opens batting cage, restaurant north of Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - A former restaurant operator has opened a batting cage and restaurant in a building he and his wife bought just off Interstate 75 in Middletown. Chet Hakanson has opened Yard Sports Development on Commerce Drive, just off of the Ohio 122 exit. Hakanson, who along...
NOW in the NATI - Deep Dish Sweets & Treats
CINCINNATI, Ohio (NOW in the NATI) - Sara Overbeck shares her delicious crumbles, cookies, rolls and more! She shares the personal story behind why she’s donating to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America this month.
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