My wife and I are relocating in a couple weeks to Cincinnati and we are looking to be in downtown/OTR and have narrowed down a couple places BUT we are not going to be able to properly scope out the areas beforehand and were hoping for a few opinions before I go wasting application fees.

First off we live in Ybor City in Tampa, FL. It's seemingly a similar vibe of OTR where it was a historic immigrant neighborhood that became run down and dangerous but is now where all the gentrification is happening with pockets of sketchy still persisting. So I'm used to being around some grime. Except we have wild chickens that roam the streets.

With that said, one of the places that has caught my eye is the Film Center beside the Sam Adams Brewery. I know it's north of Liberty so it's generally not recommended but it seems like multiple apartment complexes have been constructed around that block in recent years, including a 55+ community, so I wasn't sure if that was one of the acceptable pockets of north OTR or to just completely avoid north of Liberty still in 2026.  

The other place of high interest is the Crane Factory Lofts or the Rye. I feel like that would be a good location as far as being decently close to things but not right next to the noise. But then again I don't know what that Hard Rock is like, ours down here in Tampa is away from the city but has an outdoor pool for concerts so it's pretty loud. I don't mind some noise I just don't want my walls shaking.

And if you have any other recommendations for places I'm all ears. I'm trying to get around 650+ sq ft, pet friendly (I have a couple geckos), and somewhere between $1300-$1600 before extra fees. I've been all over Urban Sites and the usual sites like Zillow and Trulia. We pay $2200 down in Florida right now but since I'm still interviewing at a couple places I won't have the income verification in time so the big complexes probably won't be too into that. My wife will be working near Zieglar Park so I'd prefer to be in south OTR but I'm not seeing a ton of availability right now. 

Pretty much title. I am taking my in person part of my CCW class very soon (spare me, I’m a liberal and a trans POC, not a right wing nut job lol) and just wondering how fast it took anyone from Warren county to get their permit.

Also I read somewhere on reddit that butler county takes 5 days ?? Is that true and can anyone back that up? Would I be able to get it from a neighboring county

I love Blink and I can't wait to go this year, but I think Blink has got way too big for its own good.

I lived in the Netherlands for a few years and before Blink ever happened there was a festival of light art in the Dutch city of Eindhoven. It took place every year in the Fall and was absolutely wonderful. One of the reasons it was so wonderful was the fact that you could see all of the pieces and easily navigate to all of them because they were all laid out on an easy to follow path around the city.

Blink is so big it is really hard to see everything and it isn't terribly easy to get around the event. Also it feels like Blink is focusing more on quantity than quality when it comes to the pieces included. Many are wonderful but some feel like filler and others feel like advertisements masquerading as art.

I really hope the people in charge of Blink consider reducing its scale and scope and focus more on user friendliness and quality.

I think I may need some representation and I’ve called a couple places but not having much luck. Do any of my fellow Cincinnatians have a trusted lawyer who is always affordable or willing to work with when it comes to the fees. Please and thank you in advance

Hi guys! Not sure if this has been covered, but does anyone know if back up cameras are allowed in maneuverability tests? It has been made standard since 2018, but apparently whether they allow you to use it differs between test centers. Does anyone have any updated experience with the Batavia BMV? Taking the test soon, practiced both ways, very nervous

It is a hot day in Cincinnati Today as the skyline of the city is in front of this truck. Going to be in the 90s for the next three days. Not sure if BBQ is on the menu until tonight when it cools down a little.

When will any of these companies learn people don't think it's cute when they "hire" a fictional "gen z" intern and spam brainrot buzzwords? I always go to gold star because it's next to my house as opposed to a 7 min drive to skyline, but now I don't even want to go at all.

The way they use the slang is like if aliens came to earth in human disguise and it's their first week. Hello, glorp, I mean, I prefer gluten free. Me vegan, I think. Glizzy am I right? How about that Donald Trump human guy? Politics. I think I'll look around the Mall of kenwood today. Glorp. I mean yes I'll have the 2 glizzy's for 5 bank notes and 13 Abraham coins please!!

So yesterday BLINK shared a post from a participating artist (@mindscapestudio) on their Instagram story, and it had an automatic “AI Content” tag.

I left a comment about it on the original post and it was hidden. BLINK also hasn’t responded my message about it.

I think that we will see a good amount of AI art (theft) in this year’s festival, and it seems like they are unwilling to disallow or prevent it.

I want to make more trips to OTR, specifically Findlay market, because I feel like I’m not taking enough advantage of all the cool stuff there. Every time I go I’ve had to pay for parking, and I would love it if there was somewhere where I could park for free that would allow me to just hop on the street car and ride it around urban Cincinnati. I don’t mind if I need to walk, or if the parking space isn’t near Findlay Market.

All of my friends moved to nowhere Indiana and I need some more friends close by who I can chat with and go on outings with and grow close. I’m 24 working as a nanny and going to school for early childhood education. I smoke and occasionally drink. I’ve been in a relationship for 2 almost 3 years and I have one cat and a leopard gecko but she’s very old. HMU and I’d love to chat more!

“putting cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence into healthcare also raises an important question: What happens to patients' private information?

When asked about concerns surrounding both the accuracy of AI and patient privacy as the technology becomes more prevalent Hanlon-Bremer replied, “AI is here. The good thing I would say to folks is that in healthcare, we are governed by a lot of laws, HIPAA predominantly.” “

Want to see a skatepark Pleasant Ridge or Kennedy Heights? Give the Cincinnati Skatepark Project some feedback here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqg90L37auVjSXI7h2szA_W6hYX0mKQUOtwttrpaNv3wu0UQ/viewform

The response to the Camp Washington Skatepark has been outstanding and CSP is working to bring more parks to more neighborhoods in (greater) Cincinnati.

I made an impulse purchase a few months ago and ordered a (supposedly) specific light for bonsai growth. So now I have a (supposedly) amazing light but not an actual plant.

Does anyone have any recommendations for where I can find a bonsai? Preferably on the Eastside.

The light is called Bonsai Bar if anyone is interested. I have absolutely no affiliation with them and this is not intended to be an ad for them. All I know so far is that the light turns on. It may end up being amazing or it may be a colossal POS.

I’m a broke 24 year old and my job is a nanny so I get no social interaction outside of work. I graduated during the pandemic so all my friends from high school lost contact and are pretty to themselves and my family who I’m close with lives an hour away. I’d like to be able to make friends in town and go to more events to meet people but I’m not sure where to start. I’m a bit socially awkward and can talk an ear off about anything.

Looking for some recommendations for places to go that have good thrifting/odd shops. Recently bought a house in Cincinnati area and would like to thrift most of the furniture and decorations if possible and at the same time use the upcoming long weekend to make it a road trip. Thanks in advance! 😊

For the past 5+ years I have been trying to find a 90s-2000s commercial for The Beach Waterpark with the famous jingle. The only one on youtube or anywhere online are from around 2011 and 2012, right when they closed and reopened.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHCY8p7xojs

This one is closer but not the same as the original.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETJWkTT03xA

I have seen multiple people on here reference the jingle and the one from the videos posted IS NOT the famous one from the 00s. I have poured over a bunch of commercial block recordings online and somehow not run across it. Have I gone crazy and I just remember it differently?

I am hoping someone here has some recordings from that era of TV or might have a connection to the creators.

Hi does anyone have any recommendations for AC repair companies?

We got a quote for $3700 for a fan motor replacement, which seems exorbitantly high.

Thank you!

I am so excited to share that I am in a modeling competition! I would love to represent Cincinnati and make our city proud. Your support means everything to me. No purchase is necessary to vote or support!

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is offering adults 62 and better $10 admission on weekdays

…which I can confirm, because while I was outside today one of my trees dropped a fruit right next to me. If you have a local stand, time to go out and shake the trees.