5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (158+ words) More than 55% of Ohio children younger than six lived in “childcare deserts” in 2025, according to a study from the left-leaning Center for American Progress. The study found urban areas, like Cincinnati, have more licensed day care centers than rural communities....

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (170+ words) It’s been a year since Ohio’s Senate Bill 1 became law to crack down on what conservatives view as liberal bias at the state’s public universities. Among the law’s requirements is that students complete a three-credit hour course on American civic…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (231+ words) The Moth is bringing its Mainstage show to Cincinnati this November, and it’s looking for local storytellers. So, what makes a great Moth story? Chloe Salmon, producer and director at The Moth, says it starts with focusing on a specific…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1183+ words) We’re taught that growing up means putting away childish things. That includes trading the magic of fairy tales for serious adult novels. But what if turning our backs on children’s literature is a mistake? “A children’s book can remind you…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (643+ words) Gas streetlights are iconic fixtures in some Cincinnati neighborhoods, from Clifton's Gaslight District to Pleasant Ridge's Gas Light Cafe. They’re more than a century old, and have been the focus of preservation campaigns, public safety efforts and budget cuts over…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (615+ words) Divorce is common in Ohio and across the country. But when a marriage ends, the relationship between the couple doesn’t necessarily end with it. For parents, divorce often gives way to learning how to jointly care for children while living…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (105+ words) WVXU The share of the U.S. population that is affiliated with any religion has dropped by 13% from 2010 to 2020, according to Pew Research. But among some atheists there may be a longing for a sense of community that we often associate with…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (433+ words) Federal funding for local homeless services came in sooner than expected, but still a month and a half late. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds the Continuum of Care program with services like permanent supportive housing, street…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (442+ words) More than two-thirds of Ohio fourth graders weren’t proficient in reading in 2024, according to the latest Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Book. That’s slightly better than fourth graders nationwide. But like the rest of the country, the state…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (311+ words) What should a duplex, triplex or four-family building in Cincinnati look like? Public voting is now open for the city of Cincinnati's Build Ready competition. It's part of a larger effort aimed at making it easier and cheaper to build…...