Free skating on the riverfront, open pools and weekly late night recreation center events are all happening for Cincinnati teens this summer.

As Cincinnati celebrates 513 Day, the city’s vibrant energy and welcoming atmosphere continue to attract newcomers from across the country. Nestled along the Ohio River, this Midwestern gem combines urban excitement with community warmth, creating an environment where residents can thrive without the financial pressures of larger coastal cities.

Officials hope to get ahead of the annual spike in summer crime with a list of programming for kids and teens such as "Rec at Nite" and free skating.

Casandra Ventura Fine, known professionally as Cassie, is the the prosecution's star witness in the case against her former partner, rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, who faces charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs has pleaded not guilty.

Model Group is in the process of finalizing a listing with 3CRE for the former Braxton Brewing Co. in Pendleton, at 331 E. 13th St. The brewery – the region’s second-largest craft beer maker – quietly closed its taproom and event space in December 2024. The building has been vacant ever since.