Cincinnati has reportedly acquired All‑Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the Giants in a pre‑draft swap that sends the No. 10 pick to New York.

City leaders broke ground on a 10‑megawatt, $24 million solar array at the Center Hill landfill. Officials say it will cut municipal energy costs and repurpose idle land.

3CDC entered a purchase agreement to acquire the long‑vacant Garfield Suites tower at 2 Garfield Place for $3.75M and is studying a roughly $62M mixed‑use redevelopment. The move aims to reactivate a quiet stretch of Vine Street between Fountain Square and Over‑the‑Rhine.

Red Cross and Cincinnati fire officials say a concerning rise in fatal home fires across southern Ohio has prompted a push for free smoke alarms, escape plans and neighborhood outreach.

Leasing surged and big-block deals have pushed Cincinnati’s industrial vacancy toward national lows, squeezing available warehouse space and lifting rents.

Hamilton City Council approved a tax incentive on April 15 that clears the way to convert the Mueller Building into a roughly $50M hotel. The vote unlocks financing and preservation steps for a long‑planned downtown rehab.

Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week runs April 20–26 with 50+ restaurants offering $26–$56 three-course menus; $1 from each meal benefits Cincinnati Children’s.

Police closed Walnut Street near Liberty in Over‑the‑Rhine after a reported shooting, a nearby school's lock‑in was lifted and details remain unclear.

Cincinnati’s Cindependent and Over‑the‑Rhine festivals are merging into a single, more accessible Cindependent Film Festival set for Sept. 17–19, 2026 at Memorial Hall.

A Hamilton County bench trial opens Monday for the father accused in the December dog mauling that killed 3-year-old Kingsley Wright. Judges will hear limited surveillance footage prosecutors say is crucial.

Dutch Bros filed plans for a 986‑sq‑ft, drive‑thru‑only shop at Breiel Blvd and Batsey Dr in Middletown. The city’s planning commission will review the site in May.

Hundreds used Fleet Feet’s 20:12 celebration in Washington Park as a final long run before Flying Pig weekend. The training waves doubled as a dress rehearsal and a fundraiser for more than 300 local charities.

A hillside stretch of Elstun Road is slipping in Anderson Township, leaving cracked pavement and threats to nearby homes as county engineers design a costly repair. Residents want a firmer timeline and funding plan.