Best of the City 2025: The Faces of Cincinnati

Introducing our favorite people, pets, and personas.
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Local RuPaul’s Drag Race Finalist: Lexi Love 

The Florence native skated her way into the hearts of Drag Race judges and audiences alike during season 17.


Social Media Sensation: Softmaxplus 

The Queen City has never needed a cynical, beer-guzzling clown more than right now.


Rising Politician: Mac

The dog mayor of Norwood lifts the spirits of his constituency by promising to be the goodest boy.


Celebrity Shoutout: Sarah Jessica Parker 

The hometown favorite called Cincinnati a “very impressive, exciting city” on the Call Her Daddy podcast this summer.


Baby Gorilla: Mboka Jo 

Gladys gave birth to a healthy baby boy in September, making him the 51st gorilla born at the Cincinnati Zoo.


Sports Signing: Evander 

FC Cincinnati signed the Brazilian midfielder back in February and he’s been making fútbol magic ever since.


Alternative News Source: Hood News 75

Lamenuel Scales (@hilarious_scales) offers us a funnier, laid-back approach to news in the tri-state.


Ambassador Duck: Kiwi

The late Longbottom Bird Rescue ambassador, a Peking duck, made the most out of life, becoming an artist and a TV personality.


Shop Cat: Lt. Commander Atramenta Murderpaws and Baroness Belladonna Nightshade

Cool stores deserve the coolest pets and the voids at Hierophany & Hedge do their jobs with pride.

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