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Boris Kodjoe, known for his striking good looks and roles such as in Showtime’s Soul Food series and the movie Brown Sugar, took some time to chat with Lincoln Ware about the 16th annual American Black Film Festival in Miami. Related Links: Where Are All the Black Actors? He also mentioned some additional projects he’s […]
Hamilton County Commissioners say a sales tax increase will not be a part of their revenue boosting plans. Department heads have been told to slash as much as 30% of their spending to close a $24 million shortfall. Increased fees, closing the courthouse one day a week, and job cuts are under consideration. Click here […]
Cincinnati Police continue to investigate the murder of 15 year-old Africa Hope in Over-The-Rhine. She was gunned down, this week, on Vine Street while standing with a group of people. It was the first murder in Over-The-Rine since last September. To learn more on this story, check out the video above. Recent Stories: The George […]
This may be the result, if Cincinnati City Council and Duke Energy settle with negotiations. Yesterday, it was reported there is progress between the two sides on relocating utility lines for the streetcar project. They’ve whittled down the costs and the safety issues for the groundwork. Here’s the catch, Duke Energy wants utility regulators to […]
Construction is set to begin next month on the roadside Jesus Statue at a Monroe church near I-75. Crews are scheduled to start building a 51 foot-tall statue of Jesus at Solid Rock Church, starting July 16. You might remember the original Jesus statue being burned down two years ago, after lightning had struck it. […]
Cincinnati officials are hoping to transform a vacant grocery store to help Kennedy Heights. A cultural center is planned at the site of a former Kroger, on Kennedy Avenue. A three million dollar project will make room for art displays, studios, and a community center. Click here to read more. Recent Stories: Crosstown Shootout To […]
They city may deny it, but according to John Cranley, the proof is in the details. The former councilman called in to the Lincoln Ware Show to discuss his findings, and his viewpoint on why the city may raise property taxes to pay off the streetcar. In case you missed his phone call, check out […]
There will be no charges filed against a police officer, in the death of a UC freshman. Hamilton County Prosecutors say UC Officer, Richard Haas, was justified in using a taser on 18 year-old, Everett Howard, during an arrest last year. Howard later went into cardiac arrest, and died after being handcuffed. A county coroner […]
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The Cincinnati Public Schools district is setting up a major expansion of its school-based health centers. They’ll double the number of facilities to twenty, over the next two years. The reason they’re doing this is so that they can provide more vaccinations, check-ups, and more dental care for students. The school-based health centers were created […]
by Demetria Irwin, thegrio.com When most of us go to a graduation, we pretty much expect to encounter at least one loud, obnoxious mom screaming, “That’s my baby!” “Gone ‘head [insert embarrassing family nickname]!” and the like through out much of the ceremony. An interaction or two with security guards and maybe even a not-so-subtle […]
U.S. Bank Arena will have a “Problem” on its hands on Saturday, July 21 when undefeated WBO Junior Lightweight World Champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner returns home to Cincinnati, Ohio to make his second world title defense against former 2004 United States Olympian and number one rated WBO 130-pound contender Vicente “Chente” Escobedo in the […]
