Cedric Rose
Cincinnati’s Jazz Explosion
From world-renowned clubs to rising young musicians, the Queen City's jazz scene is hitting its stride.
Are Data Centers Drinking Us Dry?
Data centers arrive in the region with enormous water and energy needs, while local organizations and citizens work to protect our aquifer.
Meet the Original Cincinnatians
After centuries of erasure, we're still learning what we can about the pre-contact people who were here before the settlers arrived.
Digging Into the Literal Bedrock of the Queen City
The forces that shaped our region left us with a treasure trove of fossil life to explore.
Are In-Person Workers Causing a Downtown Rebound?
Looking at "return to office" policies and their effect on activity in the urban core.
The Modern Rise of Tribute Bands
Ever since Elvis and The Beatles spawned an army of imitators, tribute bands have been popular. Why are they having a moment now like never before?
The Mystique of J.P. Ball, Cincinnati’s First Black Photographer, Still Endures
When J.P. Ball, a free man of color, brought the new art of photography to Cincinnati in 1845.
Shrooms Are Changing Minds
Area researchers are helping investigate the promise and the perils of psychedelic drugs as public interest grows.
Art for Heart’s Sake
Four-year-old artist Colin Montgomery and his musician dad Mike have their first gallery show and sell work to pay medical bills.
Leaning into a Common Love of Jazz
A group of local true believers keeps the beat of America’s original art form, improvising and riffing to grow audiences and support musicians.










