Aloha in the 216: Hawaiian Bros Plots Plate-Lunch Push Across Ohio
Kansas City‑born Hawaiian Bros is recruiting franchise partners to open in Northeast Ohio, naming Cleveland‑Akron, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton as target markets. Sites and operators are expected to be chosen in the next six to 12 months.
Big-Rig Dealer Rolls Into Franklin With New I-75 Trailer Hub
Interstate Utility Trailer has started work on a 17‑acre Franklin site off I‑75 that will combine sales, service and warehouse space for the dealer. The project adds to Franklin’s growing logistics footprint.
Cincy Hoops Showdown: Judge To Decide If NCAA Benched 24 Players Too Soon
A Hamilton County judge will issue a July 9 ruling on whether players who graduated in 2022 can get a fifth season under the NCAA’s new age-based rule. The decision could affect rosters and NIL deals in Ohio and beyond.
Downtown Breakthrough: Feds Drop $25M To Cap Fort Washington Way
A $25M federal award will fund design and early work on a 1.2‑acre cap and plaza over Fort Washington Way between Vine and Walnut, officials say. Local matching funds are still required.












