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Vol 10, Issue 235 May 14-May 20, 2008
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Striving to Improve Children's Lives UC's Nancy Zimpher refuses 'to be held captive with the thought that there's nothing you can do' by Margo Pierce 05-14-08


That's the Ticket Columbus takes different approach in funding its downtown streetcar project by Kevin Osborne 05-14-08


Healthy Businesses, Sick People Proposed environmental justice ordinance has support but faces uphill battle by Margo Pierce 05-07-08


Walking the Walk Local peer-to-peer program supports those diagnosed with brain disorders by Kevin Osborne 05-07-08


Renewing the Cause Common Cause president pushes for election overhaul by Kevin Osborne 04-30-08


Jobs Are Not Created Equal Fighting for the rights you think you have by Margo Pierce 04-30-08


21,173 Miles and 419 Teens Creating a new perspective on American teenage life through photography by Margo Pierce 04-23-08


Breaking the Wave Local Democrats vote to support County Commission election deal by Kevin Osborne 04-23-08


The Final Link As City Link prepares to move into the West End, one more alternative plan is offered: a land swap by Kevin Osborne 04-16-08


Force to Be Reckoned With Federal lawsuit filed against Leis and Hamilton County over jail incident by Kevin Osborne 04-09-08


Greening Greenhills One local village is doing more than green PR by Margo Pierce 04-09-08


Bare-Bones Criminal Justice Our system isn't blind to race or poverty by Margo Pierce 04-02-08


Doing Due Process City council and administration clash over sale of a downtown building by Kevin Osborne 04-02-08


What Jail Is Like New report suggests reform in Hamilton County justice system by Kevin Osborne 03-26-08


Wild Pigs and Homeless Kids Cincinnati gets national exposure for its expertise with helping kids by Margo Pierce 03-26-08


Beating the Bitch One woman's views on feminism, politics and lopsided change by Margo Pierce 03-19-08


Regulating Chaos Or does a proposed city sign ordinance target certain messages? by Kevin Osborne 03-19-08


More Hazard Warnings Illinois Congressman wants Cintas 'to start acting responsibly' by Kevin Osborne 03-12-08


Justice System Injustice Indigent defense in Ohio receives lots of criticism and some help by Margo Pierce 03-12-08


Trying to Deal Cincinnati In City council members look to offset potential casino windfall in Northern Kentucky by Kevin Osborne 03-05-08


The Oracle Within Local artist brings out the bliss in everyone by Margo Pierce 03-05-08


Good Urban Schools What they are and why Issue 10 matters by Margo Pierce 02-27-08


The Democratic Race Isn't Over But it will be before the party convention, one way or another, says Clinton campaign chair Terry McAuliffe by Kevin Osborne 02-27-08


Fab Four Toss-up 2nd House District race begins with contested March 4 primaries by Kevin Osborne 02-20-08


Lions, Tigers and Bulbs Cincinnati Zoo Levy will help pay for plants and animals by Margo Pierce 02-20-08


Legalizing Birth Ohio criminalizes midwives wanting to help women deliver at home by Renea Frey 02-13-08


Settling Unquiet Minds Britney Spears' meltdown might be a teaching moment by Kevin Osborne 02-13-08


Streetcar Plan Might Derail Cranley and business leaders seek assurance of project's success by Kevin Osborne 02-06-08


The Perfect Murder Ohio can't seem to pull off painless execution by Margo Pierce 02-06-08


Power to the Corporations A guide to who rules Cincinnati by Margo Pierce 01-30-08


Violent Spillover Family crime is not a private matter by Margo Pierce 01-23-08


The Race Is On Party poopers can't stop democracy by Kevin Osborne 01-23-08


Illegal Abortions Return Women´s reproductive rights are losing ground by Margo Pierce 01-16-08


Mostly Non-Violent Surprising census of county prisoners by Kevin Osborne 01-16-08


Post-Post Scenes from a newspaper´s last day by Lew Moores 01-09-08


Double Vision Kids learn by teaching adults to have fun by Margo Pierce 01-09-08


Excessive Force Guard fired pepper ball at shackled inmate by Kevin Osborne 01-02-08


Pick a Day, Any Day Special occasions from the obscure to the bizarre by Margo Pierce 01-02-08


Heartland Disease Ohio public policy took a mean turn by Margo Pierce 12-26-07


Year of Decision Ahead The future looks rough for Cincinnati Public Schools by Margo Pierce 12-19-07


Redecorating for the Chief And other reasons for not obeying council by Kevin Osborne 12-19-07


Paying for Politics Public funding instead of sucking up to big donors by Michael D. Altman 12-19-07


Not Streicher's Money Council miffed at chief for ignoring spending orders by Kevin Osborne 12-12-07


Social Justice Seeking YPs Community Shares links passion with critical local causes by Margo Pierce 12-12-07


Season of Giving Back Expand your gift list to serve the community by Rebecca Carter-Novotni and Stephen Carter-Novotni 12-12-07


First Cut Is the Deepest Mayor says proposed spending cuts go too far by Kevin Osborne 12-05-07


Shelter: Not for Wimps Women escaping abuse have guts; YWCA has resources by Margo Pierce 12-05-07


Neighbors Continue Plea for Pool Last hope at Washington Park is with city officials by Michael D. Altman 12-05-07


Leaving the Cell Program helps ex-offenders and those who care for them by Margo Pierce 11-28-07


Getting Along Set up to build peace, agency always under scrutiny by Kevin Osborne 11-28-07


Not a Payback County says cuts aren't retaliation for jail tax vote by Kevin Osborne 11-20-07


Mental Health Choices Helping kids with the most severe mental issues by Margo Pierce 11-20-07


Green Campus University of Cincinnati commits to reversing global warming by Ryan Mclendon 11-20-07


The Camera Doesn't Lie But sometimes political campaigns do by Gregory Flannery 11-14-07


Indecent Exposure Artistic expression meets media sensation by Renea Frey 11-14-07


Conditional Victory Incumbents win but with fewer votes by Kevin Osborne 11-14-07


Same Old, Same Old All incumbents re-elected to city council by Kevin Osborne 11-07-07


Jail Tax Loses in Landslide County officials claim they have no backup plan by Michael Altman 11-07-07


CPS Shake Up New board members but no money by Margo Pierce 11-07-07


The Russians Have Landed Union leaders seek help in building labor movement by Margo Pierce 11-07-07


Up in the Air There's little predictable about this year's elections by Gregory Flannery 11-07-07


Free Help for Outcasts Students practice law for those who need it most by Margo Pierce 11-07-07


Antioch Remains in Limbo Waiting for the board of trustees to issue final decision on closing the college by Stephen Carter-Novotni 10-31-07


New Moves on Board School board candidates answer questions by Margo Pierce 10-31-07


Add to Friends City council candidates not looking so good on MySpace by Danny Cross 10-31-07


Too Many Behind Bars? Study shows we already have a high lock-up rate by Kevin Osborne 10-24-07


Mental Health Care for All Tax levy helps with prevention and intervention by Margo Pierce 10-24-07


Green Burb Wyoming makes environmental goals official by Ryan Mclendon 10-24-07


Turning Back the Bus Global warming or not, burbs balk at bus service by Kevin Osborne 10-17-07


Papers, Please First national ID will take hold unless we stop it by Margo Pierce 10-17-07


A New Kind of Green for Government Eco-labor collaboration pushes for action by Michael Altman 10-17-07


Opening Debate Cincinnati City Council candidates discuss how to develop neighborhoods by Kevin Osborne 10-10-07


The DNA of Violence Fathers and sons work to help end domestic violence by Margo Pierce 10-10-07


Supporting Elders What Hamilton County's senior services tax levy is all about by Margo Pierce 10-03-07


Screaming About Genocide Recognizing and speaking out against atrocities from 100 years ago up to Darfur by Taelonnda E. Sewell 10-03-07


Fun With Jesus Just in time for the winter holiday shopping season by Gregory Flannery 10-03-07


Law Group: Stop the Killing ABA says Ohio's death penalty is unfair by Margo Pierce 09-26-07


If Fish Lived There Bio-art helps restore the Mill Creek by Margo Pierce 09-26-07


Qualls: Break Up The Banks She warns of boring mall atmosphere by Kevin Osborne 09-19-07


Money and Politics Both come into play on school tax levy by Margo Pierce 09-19-07


The Greening of Cincinnati It's our turn to help save the climate by Gregory Flannery 09-19-07


SORTA Less Without fare hike, cuts already underway by Kevin Osborne 09-12-07


Ann Coulter is Right After all, she acts just like Jesus by Margo Pierce 09-12-07


Bold Agenda Courts YPs Goal is world-class region by 2020 by Michael D. Altman 09-12-07


Stolen Away ICE raid chills immigrant community by Kevin Osborne 09-05-07


Government and God A conversation about where we draw the line between the big Gs by Margo Pierce 09-05-07


Of Human Bondage Helping people escape sex traffickers by Taelonnda Sewell 09-05-07


Too Tough for The Enquirer? Aggressive business reporter gets canned by Lew Moores 08-29-07


The People's Choice Lots to decide in this 'off year' election by Gregory Flannery 08-29-07


Dope Dealing Playing cards for the war on pot by Margo Pierce 08-29-07


The Banks: Bigger, More Costly Changes in long-delayed project likely to be approved by Kevin Osborne 08-22-07


Fernald: Area's New Nature Preserve Making a Superfund site a pastoral refuge by Stephen Carter-Novotni 08-22-07


No One But Qualls Tarbell says he wouldn't have quit for any other by Michael D. Altman 08-22-07


See How They Run Private poll has surprises for council race by Kevin Osborne 08-15-07


To the Top Clifton man summits Mount McKinley by Mary Pledge Peterson 08-15-07


School District Eyes Tax Levy CPS might seek emergency five-year increase by Drew Gibson 08-15-07


Alien Removal Proposed immigration legislation plays on fears by Margo Pierce 08-08-07


Natural Focus New environmental curriculum has multiple benefits by Howard McEwen 08-08-07


Bibliophile Bonanza Obscure Cincinnati libraries by Margo Pierce 08-08-07


Green Means 'Run Like Hell' Will green license plates protect kids from sex offenders? by Margo Pierce 08-01-07


Home Improvement Can Be HIP County offers little known low-interest loans by Justine Reisinger 08-01-07


How Safe Are We? Three explosive incidents in Greater Cincinnati still unsolved by Kevin Osborne 07-25-07


Code Blue for VA Checking in on the health of Veterans Affairs by Drew Gibson 07-25-07


Janitors Authorize Strike Arrests as supporters try to speak to banker by Kevin Osborne 07-18-07


Jean Schmidt's War Summer campaign focuses on 'surge' supporters by Drew Gibson 07-18-07


Rearranging the Books Some library staff wary of big changes at Main Branch by Brandon Brady 07-11-07


A Legal High Salvia gains popularity in local drug culture by Drew Gibson 07-11-07


Art As Development Covington looks to artists for urban renewal by Margo Pierce 07-11-07


Good Hair, Bad Air Smog plan will regulate consumer products by Drew Gibson 07-04-07


Birthing by Nature's Book Midwives popular as alternative to 'disease' model by Margo Pierce 07-04-07


Dale Mallory Records Released No surprises in police probe of mayor's brother by Kevin Osborne 07-04-07


Strangers in Our Midst Hispanic leaders call on media to be more culturally intelligent by Margo Pierce 06-27-07


Coloring Northern Kentucky Vision 2015 aims for greater inclusion by Jay Antenen 06-27-07


Exonerated -- Sort of Dale Mallory is being garnished but not prosecuted by Kevin Osborne 06-20-07


Dirty Fight Justice for Janitors faces challenges at Cincinnati State by Drew Gibson 06-20-07


To Hell, You Say Fundamentalism and equal access at UC by Ryan Mclendon 06-20-07


Waiting to Be Killed Death Row helps a man make sense of life by Margo Pierce 06-13-07


Scorched Nuts Trying to recreate the wonder of Burning Man by Kevin Warwick 06-13-07


Collaborate Some More City and ACLU agree to extend reform deal by Kevin Osborne 06-13-07


All in a Day's Work An insider's view of how day laborers are treated by Margo Pierce 06-06-07


Getting There Support grows for new streetcar system by Kevin Osborne 06-06-07


Candidate Has Multiple Violations Cooper says she'll pay litter and weed tickets by Drew Gibson 06-06-07


Rape, Not Romance Ending the glamorization of adult-teen 'love' by Margo Pierce 05-30-07


Pros and Cons Ohio privatizes prison goodies by James Renner 05-30-07


Writing to Change the World Stowe lecture focuses on genocide by Howard McEwen 05-30-07


Jail Tax Almost Certain With or without a vote, Hamilton County commissioners likely to act by Kevin Osborne 05-23-07


A Special Voice Diane Rehm opens up by Pete Birnam Wood 05-23-07


Hearing Each Other over the War Panel discussion features international viewpoints by Stephen Carter-Novotni 05-23-07


Bus Breakdown City ignoring Metro request for fare hike by Kevin Osborne 05-16-07


Crime Fighting Hospital Ending Cincinnati's cycle of violence one patient at a time by Margo Pierce 05-16-07


School-Rithmetic State audit shows CPS district by the numbers by Gregory Flannery 05-16-07


Exclusive Charter Membership in this club isn't for everyone by Kevin Osborne 05-09-07


A New Kind of President Preparing for someone who's not a white male by Michael D. Altman 05-09-07


In Defense of Youth New Teen Court focuses on personal change by Stephen Carter-Novotni 05-09-07


Catholic Crisis Reformers say abuse scandal isn't over by Kevin Osborne 05-02-07


Hit That High Fetish convention offers alternative paths to pleasure by Julie Mullins 05-02-07


Dream Wizards Hotline passes couples' surprise test by Howard McEwen 05-02-07


Exploitation or Opportunity? Lawsuit claims day laborers shortchanged by Margo Pierce 04-25-07


Berding Endorsed but Damaged Democratic committee revolt bodes ill for incumbent by Kevin Osborne 04-25-07


Will It Stay or Go? Sitwell's Coffeehouse faces an unclear future by C.A. MacConnell 04-25-07


Maddening Expenses Meds help mental illness, but only if you can afford them by Kevin Osborne 04-18-07


Nazis Back Down Claims about penis size still in doubt by Gregory Flannery 04-18-07


Learning in the Hood It's a long way from Oxford to Over-the-Rhine by CityBeat Staff 04-18-07


Secret Plans for The Banks Officials take steps to keep development drawings under wraps by Kevin Osborne 04-11-07


Deadly Laws Surviving the whims of the death penalty by Kevin Osborne 04-11-07


Death on Stage The truth about the Lucasville uprising by Daniel Sturm 04-11-07


Dangerous News The perils of journalism in the 'new' Russia by Ben L. Kaufman 04-11-07


Shocking Pattern Citizen Complaint Authority urged to study police use of stun guns by Margo Pierce 04-04-07


A Fighter to the End Cancer claims a defender of the environment by Stephanie Dunlap 04-04-07


Price Hill's Old Friend Santa Maria continues to develop new services by Chris Charlson 04-04-07


Jail Tax Redux Democrats won't take 'No' for an answer by Kevin Osborne 03-28-07


Living the Possibilities We all can run in our own way by Margo Pierce 03-28-07


Taken for a Ride Does Cincinnati Public Schools neglect charter students' bus safety? by Margo Pierce 03-21-07


Other Interpretations Reclaiming faith from the extremists by Kevin Osborne 03-21-07


Dying to Know Five years later, Who Killed Our Kids hasn't given up by C.A. MacConnell 03-14-07


Backlash Against Big Media FCC hears from public how media

consolidation imperils democracy by Stephen Carter-Novotni 03-14-07


Controversial Medicine Should girls be forced to get cervical cancer vaccine? by Margo Pierce 03-07-07


Kandi's Sweet Justice Jury rules against cops who abused her by Kevin Osborne 03-07-07


Streetcar Named Development The Portland model could bring billions to downtown Cincinnati by Kevin Osborne 02-28-07


Pollution for the Poor Should environmental health depend on race and income? by Margo Pierce 02-28-07


Difficult Dialogue For a Catholic school, a hard look at abortion by Margo Pierce 02-21-07


Cop Test Arresting questions for applicants by Stephanie Dunlap 02-21-07


A Richer Name Why we have another Riverside Drive by Kevin Osborne 02-14-07


Discussing Fear and Loathing It can be scary to talk honestly about race by Margo Pierce 02-14-07


Sexual Harassment & Legalese UC police department standoff takes a 'he said, she said' path by Margo Pierce 02-07-07


Finally Ready for a Ceasefire Cincinnati officials embracing Boston's successful anti-crime plan by Kevin Osborne 02-07-07


Cars on the Cheap and in a Hurry 'Buy here, pay here' lots growing in popularity by James Proffitt 02-07-07


Controlling the Stairs A clash of neighborhoods and values in East Walnut Hills by Kevin Osborne 01-31-07


Artists Behind Bars Freeing prisoners to create and grow by Margo Pierce 01-31-07


Together Against War The anti-war movement isn't all youth by Yasin Southall 01-31-07


A Passion for Education New CPS board president wants excellence in the schools by Margo Pierce 01-24-07


They Remember Holocaust survivors tell so we don't forget by Hannah Roberts 01-24-07


The Poop on Cincinnati From pigeons, puppies, pachyderms and people by Margo Pierce 01-24-07


A Matter of Conscience War protesters push on with case resulting from Chabot office sit-in by Kevin Osborne 01-17-07


War on News Reform conference examines media's responsibility by Stephen Carter-Novotni 01-17-07


Engaged Buddhism More than just meditation, it's a way to help by Margo Pierce 01-17-07


Menacing Cop Officer convicted after threatening teen by Margo Pierce 01-10-07


Secret Slaughter They eat horses, don't they? by Kevin Osborne 01-10-07


Generous Homecoming Immigrant uses success here to help Nigeria by Justine Reisinger 01-10-07


Progressive Blitz Pushing the Democrats to take immediate action in Congress by Margo Pierce 01-03-07


Writing the Law Judge teaches lawyers the art of clarity by Lew Moores 01-03-07


He Wasn't Just No. 81 Death takes a peaceable young man by Gregory Flannery 01-03-07


Artists in the Neighborhood New Clifton center to be major community resource by Margo Pierce 12-27-06


Building Bridges Former NCCJ recommits to mission with new name by Lew Moores 12-27-06


Clinical Decision Heath department at center of city's budget clash by Kevin Osborne 12-20-06


A Creek Runs Through It Mill Creek meanders from natural to nasty by Margo Pierce 12-20-06


Sun Dance The solstice is the reason for the season by Bernadette Cahill 12-20-06


Cutting Classes Lowering expectations for Cincinnati Public Schools' building plan by Margo Pierce 12-13-06


Keeping Melissa Warm Writers embrace one of their own by Stephanie Dunlap 12-13-06


Fun with Numbers Marijuana stats don't tell much by Gregory Flannery 12-13-06


SORTA Troubling Revealing messages from or elaborate smear of transit board member? by Kevin Osborne 12-06-06


Park Won't Take Houses Burnet Woods to change, but no eminent domain by Margo Pierce 12-06-06


Gouge His Eyes Out Self-defense class prepares women for the unthinkable by Margo Pierce 11-29-06


In Need of Food FreeStore FoodBank serves all year by Chris Charlson 11-29-06


What a Year And Mark Mallory has only another 1,095 days to go by Gregory Flannery 11-29-06


Cease Fire in the Class War Want change? Show some class by Margo Pierce 11-21-06


The Other Side of the Booth Adventures of a first-time poll worker by Elena Stevenson 11-21-06


Still Crazy After All These Years For the most part, Hamilton County once again backed Republicans on Election Day by Kevin Osborne 11-15-06


A Cop Watching Cops New chief at Citizens Complaint Authority by Margo Pierce 11-15-06


A Matter of Ownership As usual, 3CDC presentation leaves questions by T.K. Hall 11-15-06


The County Adds Pepper Democrats even take Hamilton County by Stephanie Dunlap 11-08-06


Cincinnati Bucks the Trend Democrats take the House, but not local races by Kevin Osborne 11-08-06


Fishing for Help Voters reject jail tax, support care for kids and the poor by Margo Pierce 11-08-06


Ohio Turns Blue Democrats take all the big ones by Stephen Carter-Novotni 11-08-06


Voting in Spite of It All Don't trust, and verify by Ben L. Kaufman 11-08-06


Remembering Buddy Gray Still influential a decade after his death by Lew Moores 11-08-06


This Election Is Different Voting isn't what it used to be in Hamilton County by Margo Pierce 11-01-06


Same Old in Northern Kentucky Lucas/Davis race is a repeat from 2002 by Kevin Osborne 11-01-06


The Myth of Your Rights This land is their land, this sidewalk is their... by Gregory Flannery 11-01-06


Heimlich Family Feud Commissioner offers to settle 'defamation' claim by Kevin Osborne 11-01-06


Referendum on the War Brown-DeWine Senate race focuses on national issues by Stephen Carter-Novotni 10-25-06


The Fighting 1st District And what's Paris Hilton got to do with it? by Kevin Osborne 10-25-06


Blaming the Jews Write-in candidate espouses nutty conspiracy by Lew Moores 10-25-06


Ohio's Moment of Truth Governor's race offers distinct choices at a crucial time by Stephen Carter-Novotni 10-18-06


Food Fight Cranley-Chabot race turns nasty by Kevin Osborne 10-18-06


Close Race in the Northern Burbs State rep results could cut into GOP legislative lock by Justine Reisinger 10-18-06


Numbers Game Suffer the children to cut our taxes by Margo Pierce 10-11-06


Not a War of Words 2nd District candidates go light on Iraq by Michael Altman 10-11-06


The Money Behind the Curtain Channel 9 under investigation for 'fake news' by Stephen Carter-Novotni 10-11-06


Gambling on College Understanding Ohio's casino proposal requires study by Margo Pierce 10-04-06


Culture in a Time of War Cincinnati gets Israeli cultural ambassador by T.K. Hall 10-04-06


History Mystery Famed Serpent Mound could be much more ancient than believed by Bernadette Cahill 10-04-06


County at a Crossroads Outcome of commissioner's race could set new direction by Kevin Osborne 09-27-06


The Art of OTR Possibility New city manager points to Over-the-Rhine's promise by Margo Pierce 09-27-06


Free Labor Prisoners take to the streets to tidy up by James Proffitt 09-27-06


Streicher Goes Ballistic Police Chief apologizes to Bates family, then turns on The Enquirer by Kevin Osborne 09-20-06


Waging War on the Minimum A matter of fairness or a plot against privacy? by Margo Pierce 09-20-06


Not a 'Christian Nation' Evangelical pastor warns against 'gospel politics' by Chris Charlson 09-20-06


A Rare Judicial Contest This time voters actually get a choice by Ben L. Kaufman 09-13-06


Streicher Says We're Safe Philip Bates' widow and children disagree by Kevin Osborne 09-13-06


'Cheers' for Over-the-Rhine Tucker's Restaurant celebrates 60 years by Stephanie Dunlap 09-13-06


1st District Reprise Cranley mounts second campaign against incumbent Chabot by Kevin Osborne 09-06-06


Immigrants: 'Welcome' or 'Keep Out'? Day of Dialogue explores different approaches by Matt Cunningham 09-06-06


Fake Followers Is the CCV petition drive scandal about sloppiness or fraud? by Kevin Osborne 08-30-06


It Takes an Eco-Village An experimental neighborhood that works by Jane Durrell 08-30-06


WAIF Votes on Its Future Sept. 13 board election to consider the station's rough year by Margo Pierce 08-30-06


Surgical Persecution Falun Gong practitioners protest Chinese atrocities by Justine Reisinger 08-23-06


Entering the Fire Franciscans want goodness to be part of globalization by Larry Gross 08-23-06


Passing It On Mentoring initiative brings together city employees, students by Justine Reisinger 08-23-06


Meeting the Buddha on the Road Local Tibetan center welcomes leader by Margo Pierce 08-23-06


Charities: Keep Out Park board bars social services from Washington Park by T.K. Hall 08-16-06


Momentum Against the War Week of demonstrations calls for peace now by Kevin Osborne 08-16-06


More Than Six Acres One rehab project leads to another by Laura James 08-16-06


Not as the Romans Do A Catholic church with fewer hang-ups by Kevin Osborne 08-09-06


United for the Suffering Hospital benefit transcends Mideast politics by Justine Reisinger 08-09-06


The Pulse Is Just the Start Acting on women's study is next step by Margo Pierce 08-09-06


DIY Alternative Energy People are cutting utility costs by doing it themselves by Stephen Carter-Novotni 08-02-06


Janitors Moving Ahead Union campaign aims at industry-wide contract by Justine Reisinger 08-02-06


Small Agency Addresses Large Need Unity House connects with kids in Over-the-Rhine by T.K. Hall 08-02-06


Middle East in the Midwest Supporters and critics of Israel clash in Blue Ash by James Proffitt 07-26-06


A Working Vacation Skipping the beach to help in post-Katrina New Orleans by Margo Pierce 07-26-06


Shaky Relations Two departures and one failure to launch at agency by Justine Reisinger 07-26-06


UC Union Plans Boycott University won't negotiate with part-time teachers by Kevin Osborne 07-19-06


Ethanol's Truth and Consequences No price break, but cleaner air by Margo Pierce 07-19-06


Loyalty Oath Good night and good luck, fellow terrorists by Gregory Flannery 07-19-06


Democrats Make Peace Next up: Paul Hackett for vice president? by Margo Pierce 07-12-06


Disappearing Schools Board might again change CPS construction plan by Kevin Osborne 07-12-06


Police Chief Suspended Cleves department's latest upheaval by Justine Reisinger 07-12-06


Journalism/Design Awards Don't Suck CityBeat Staff wins Awards by CityBeat Staff 07-12-06


OTR 'Emergency' Cops dispirited; residents might seek federal help by Kevin Osborne 07-05-06


Lost Art Museum disposes of ancient and rare books by Bernadette Cahill 07-05-06


Blue Collar, Green Future Labor union forms alliance with environmentalists by Kevin Osborne 06-28-06


Media by the Masses A Hip Hop approach to social change by Stephen Carter-Novotni 06-28-06


Getting in Isn't Easy Legal immigration can take decades by Doug Trapp 06-21-06


Who's in Charge? Council's 'will' not good enough for the Police Department by Kevin Osborne 06-21-06


Good Cop Clifton area reluctantly loses popular officer by Allison Siehnel 06-21-06


Equal Before God New pastor, new covenant at Mount Auburn Presbyterian by Kevin Osborne 06-14-06


Raising the Roof Vegetation above us could be very cool by Margo Pierce 06-14-06


Josh's Two Moms A little science, a lot of love make a family by Stephen Carter-Novotni 06-07-06


Peace, Not Quiet MUSE, Sheehan, Near urge others to sound off by Chris Charlson 06-07-06


Helping Prostitutes Escape the Street Life Agency develops new program by Angela M. Billman 06-07-06


Worth Saving 'Endangered' status could actually help OTR by Margo Pierce 05-31-06


Friends of Phil Heimlich's backers recommended for The Banks by Kevin Osborne 05-31-06


The Clifton Skyscraper OK, it's not that large but it would be a big change by Kevin Osborne 05-24-06


Shelving Lesbians Unique archive looks for a new home by Margo Pierce 05-24-06


Learning to Live Together UC program helps Latinos and Anglos communicate by LAURA SAYER 05-24-06


Party Brawl Local Democratic Party chair criticized for letter by Kevin Osborne 05-17-06


Hogging the Info Superhighway Navigating the all-new, limited-access Internet by Stephen Carter-Novotni 05-17-06


Deadly City New crime report is bleak; Mallory under the gun by Kevin Osborne 05-10-06


Stopping the Blood Flow New program treats more than gunshot wounds by Margo Pierce 05-10-06


Managing the Environment Mallory moves to restore city watchdog by Kevin Osborne 05-03-06


Looking for Hard Luck Advocates know where and how to find the homeless by Stephanie Dunlap 05-03-06


Global Night Commute Working for Uganda's abducted children by Angela M. Billman 05-03-06


Democrats Aim for County Tuesday's primary pits known winner versus diversity by Lew Moores 04-26-06


Deciding District 2 Taking a shot at Schmidt from all directions by Stephen Carter-Novotni 04-26-06


Political Play Building awareness one spin at a time by Angela M. Billman 04-26-06


Ancient Lessons Rosicrucians present the human's user manual by Bernadette Cahill 04-26-06


Quilting a Community Price Hill center helps women serve each other by Margo Pierce 04-19-06


Crossroads Does Africa Church sends hundreds on building project by Chris Charlson 04-19-06


Nerves of Steel Locked-out AK Steel union workers brace for the worst by James S. Proffitt 04-12-06


The Beauty of Strife S.O.S. Art shows that creativity can produce more than pretty things by Margo Pierce 04-12-06


Regulating the Female Body Recent legislative storm threatens reproductive rights by Margo Pierce 04-05-06


Gay Youth Take the Forefront Group offers support to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender teens by Chris Charlson 04-05-06


Hackett's Happy Still fighting politics as usual, he says he's not an angry guy by Margo Pierce 03-29-06


Arguing All the Way to the Banks Deadline looms; city, county still far apart by Margo Pierce 03-29-06


Hackett's Battle Targeting lies about the war by Margo Pierce 03-29-06


Freedom Fighter, Nun, Bishop South African woman takes on 'Catholic apartheid' by Margo Pierce 03-22-06


State of the Mayor It's a good thing Mallory likes to talk by Margo Pierce 03-22-06


Voice for the People Latino publisher knows the risks of journalism by E.A. Wise 03-22-06


Building a Green Future UC shows the benefits to the environment and the budget by Margo Pierce 03-15-06


Buying Outside the Big Box Oakley businesses see positive side of new development by Matthew Cunningham 03-15-06


Future Crime Helping kids now can save a city in the future by Margo Pierce 03-08-06


No Sweat High school students learn about true minimum wages by Doug Trapp 03-08-06


Rohs Street Cafe Book Sale A coffeehouse with a mission by Heather Siladi 03-08-06


Killing a Family Seeking mercy for a murderer -- from the same family by Margo Pierce 03-01-06


Combating Crime Waves With Mind Waves Metaphysical crime-fighting for Cincinnati by Bernadette Cahill 03-01-06


Watching at WAIF Cameras in radio studios set off controversy by Margo Pierce 02-22-06


Blowing Smoke Jail for pot use is unwarranted, say opponents of council propsal by Kevin Osborne 02-22-06


Web Exclusive : Glad to Be BLOC Heads Ministry offers help and recreation in Cleves by Allison Mazzei 02-22-06


Courting a New Start Hamilton County Drug court uses jail as part of its 'therapy' by Margo Pierce 02-15-06


Educando a Nuestros Niños Learning with a language barrier by Heather Siladi 02-15-06


Don't Call It a 'Battle' Campbell County commissioner race gets ugly early by Ben L. Kaufman 02-08-06


Send the Kids Outside Children's estrangement from nature causes concern by Chris Charlson 02-08-06


Won't Get Fooled Again Teaching kids to beware the military's allure by Steve Carter-Novotni 02-01-06


Butting Out at Sitwell's Clifton coffeehouse cites cultural change, bans smoking by amy winters 02-01-06


Neighborhood Power Taking lessons from another Queen City by Margo Pierce 01-25-06


Truants and Traffickers Mallory's crime plan offers a little of everything -- but not much new by Kevin Osborne 01-25-06


An Official Oversight Former CCA chief says city's silence about his resignation is telling by Margo Pierce 01-18-06


The Truth About Being Poor But was it so hard to find witnesses? by Stephanie Dunlap 01-18-06


Everyday Prejudice Exhibit takes Cincinnati lessons on the road by Stephanie Dunlap 01-18-06


More Than a School Community focus defines Riverview East by Margo Pierce 01-11-06


Cheerios, Coffee and Psalms Suburbanites embrace a 900-year-old monastic path by Bernadette Cahill 01-11-06


Street Talk Hamilton resident films complaints about police by Matt Cunningham 01-11-06


Price Hill's Will A neighborhood summons its talents to remake itself by Margo Pierce 01-04-06


The Minimum We Can Do Proposal would let voters raise Ohio's minimum wage by E.A. Wise 01-04-06


We Hardly Knew Ye Christopher Smitherman says gays let him down, city council blind to racism by Stephanie Dunlap 12-28-05


Concrete Changes Uptown projects reaching for new Heights by Doug Trapp 12-28-05


Opening Doors at City Hall New council, new mayor, new collaboration by Margo Pierce 12-28-05


Not All Aboard Freedom Center still controversial one year later by Margo Pierce 12-21-05


CityLink Divides West End Social services agency would be city's largest by Stephen Carter-Novotni 12-21-05


More Gun Use by Police? FOP says Cincinnati officers might not bother with Tasers by Margo Pierce 12-14-05


The Plame Game Former ambassador says people aren't the only casualty in Iraq war by Doug Trapp 12-07-05


Meth to the Madness An inside glance at the local culture of methamphetamines by Heather Siladi 12-07-05


Room at the Inn Religious shelter helps homeless be accountable for their lives by Margo Pierce 11-30-05


On Your Mark Mallory is set, ready to go; Luken is 'very optimistic' by Margo Pierce 11-30-05


No Show Cops leave kids waiting for promised basketball game by Stephanie Dunlap 11-23-05


Mr. Kearney Goes to Columbus The newest state senator could go even farther by John Fox 11-23-05


Next: Gay Adoption Ban From the people who brought you the gay marriage ban by Stephanie Dunlap 11-16-05


Foreign Aid Local lawyer exports U.S. mediation to India by Ben L. Kaufman 11-16-05


Mallory Wins Mayor's Job Staff says he's already working on it by Margo Pierce 11-09-05


A Whole New Team City council was supposed to change, but nobody predicted this by Stephanie Dunlap 11-09-05


The Full Ticket The rest of the race was a mix by Stephanie Dunlap and Gregory Flannery 11-09-05


End of Days The last part of a campaign is usually the best by Gregory Flannery 11-09-05


Eliminating Public Access Free ride for corporations would imperil funding by Steve Novotni 11-09-05


A Matter of Style Beyond plans and qualifications, the mayor's race swings on intangibles by Stephanie Dunlap 11-02-05


Transparency in Office Cincinnati gets a taste of revolutionary politics, Hawaii-style by Stephanie Dunlap 11-02-05


Fortifying Findlay Market Those who love the neighborhood talk about saving it by Chris Charlson 11-02-05


Next Stop: New Hope On a bus tour of Over-the-Rhine developments by Stephanie Dunlap 10-26-05


Reforming Ohio Elections Considering the pros and cons of Issues 2, 3, 4 and 5 by Margo Pierce 10-26-05


Prisoners Forever Being released is only one step to being free by Steve Novotni 10-19-05


A Buddha Way to Live Dismantling zero tolerance and other wisdom by Margo Pierce 10-19-05


Judging Who Judges Us Democrats making serious effort this year in local judicial races by Chris Charlson 10-12-05


The Cuckoo Outgrows The Nest Neighbors fly into a rage over bar's patrons by Stephanie Dunlap 10-12-05


Educating Cincinnati For once, city school board race has an upbeat spirit by Chris Charlson 10-05-05


Play Station New technology launches a broadcasting revolution by Matt Cunningham 10-05-05


Clamoring for Peace Hundreds from Cincinnati join national protest against the war by Stephanie Dunlap 09-28-05


No Abortion Mill Local clinic closes rather than obey new Ohio law by Sam Robinson 09-28-05


Grandpa Fights the System Picketing for the ones he loves by Jennifer Edwards 09-28-05


Rocking the White House Anti-war rally focuses on White House by Jeremy Flannery 09-28-05


Like Prophets Confronting the King The spirituality of agitating for peace by Stephanie Dunlap 09-28-05


Signs of Progress Also crosses, concert tickets and a ride for Joe Lieberman by Stephanie Dunlap 09-28-05


Let the Races Begin After mayoral primary, candidates for other posts rush the gate by Stephanie Dunlap 09-21-05


Two-Wheeled Takeover A brief synopsis of why bikes could save the world by Lindsay Caron 09-21-05


Grandpa Fights the System Picketing for the ones he loves by Jennifer Edwards 09-21-05


Fighting for What's Theirs Over-the-Rhine neighbors vote to sue schools by Stephanie Dunlap 09-14-05


I Will Survive Mallory and Pepper move on to vie for Cincinnati mayor by Stephanie Dunlap 09-14-05


Peacing It Together Workshop provides insight for resolving conflict by Chris Charlson 09-14-05


Gulf Coast Devastated, Government Response a Disaster 'New Orleans Is Gone' by John Fox 09-07-05


The Money Split Mayoral candidates' plans for spending our taxes by Stephanie Dunlap 09-07-05


Gulf Coast Devastated, Government Response a Disaster 'New Orleans Is Gone' by John Fox 08-31-05


State Your Business Ohio proposals would let police demand ID and criminalize refusals by Steve Novotni 08-31-05


Bright Flight, Small City Candidates discuss population loss and the creative class by Stephanie Dunlap 08-31-05


Gods and Monsters Ken Blackwell is tight with anti-Muslim preacher by Anastasia Pantsios 08-31-05


$75 and 500 Signatures And you, too, could be the next mayor of Cincinnati by Stephanie Dunlap 08-24-05


Wary of Wal-Mart Fairfax/Hyde Park residents fear encroaching mega store by Judy George 08-24-05


Saving Public Media A victory -- for now -- against funding cuts by Samantha Brockfield 08-17-05


Show Us the Money Candidates focus on economic development by Margo Pierce 08-17-05


Sound Bite Into Crime Stop the presses: Mayoral candidates plan to combat crime by Stephanie Dunlap 08-10-05


Signing It All Away Fighting the road to foreclosure in Hamilton County by Matt Cunningham 08-10-05


Lifting Off and Up Crossroads Community Church's growth is astronomical by Stephanie Dunlap 08-03-05


A City That's Good for Kids Mayoral candidates discuss education and youth by Margo Pierce 08-03-05


Winburn's Revival The GOP Fronts an enigmatic mayoral candidate by Stephanie Dunlap 07-27-05


GROWth Spurt Covington program helps women help girls by Kathy Y. Wilson 07-27-05


Clear Choice Congressional debate shows striking differences between Hackett and Schmidt by Ann Driscoll 07-20-05


Democrats Rebuilding New energy, initiatives bolster party spirits by Samantha Brockfield 07-20-05


Protecting the Big O Organic foods at Findlay Market come cheap, but not easy by Stephanie Dunlap 07-13-05


Banning City-Sponsored Wi-Fi Pro-business bills would bar cities from offering service by Steve Novotni 07-13-05


Job for a Day Temporary labor is a hard way to make a living by Stephanie Dunlap 07-06-05


The River Is a Playground Paddlefest helps region rediscover the mighty Ohio by Saleha N. Ghani 07-06-05


Hearing Them Roar The Cincinnati Zoo finally responds to neighbors' concerns about parking lot by Stephanie Dunlap 06-29-05


Something is Going Om Tibetan monastery offers new path to seekers by Margo Pierce 06-29-05


CityBeat Is Ohio's Best Weekly Paper SPJ award confirms common perception by John Fox 06-29-05


Swept Aside No More Cincinnati janitors march for justice and the right to organize a union By Stephanie Dunlap by Stephanie Dunlap 06-22-05


The Struggle Over Simone's Fountain Square in play as restaurant fights for survival by Joe Wessels 06-22-05


Rocky Road Rockford Woods still waiting for resolution by Margo Pierce 06-15-05


Outsourcing Misery Xavier students consider U.S. role in El Salvador by Samantha Brockfield 06-15-05


Politics as Unusual Special election in 2nd District draws a host of first-time candidates by Stephanie Dunlap 06-08-05


Designing Clifton Heights Holdouts accept deal in overhaul of business district near UC by Brian Ciesko 06-08-05


Tasers on Trial Community forum brings key players together, but audience members remain wary by Stephanie Dunlap 06-01-05


Bridge to the Community Public access Media Bridges is literally a life-saver by Saleha N. Ghani 06-01-05


The Discipline of Discipline 'Losing it' and finding it again by Stephanie Dunlap 05-25-05


Walking on Sunshine Markets on Main events promote Over-the-Rhine as a walkable community by Chris Charlson 05-25-05


Chain Reaction Northside's small businesses eye Walgreens warily by Stephanie Dunlap 05-18-05


Guarding the Watchdogs How to reclaim the media for public service by Steve Novotni 05-18-05


Brinkman vs. Roe Ohio considers banning nearly all abortions by Stephanie Dunlap 05-11-05


Seeing Red Bolivarian Circle builds support for Venezuelan regime by Chris Charlson 05-11-05


Pay Up, Ye Sinners Ohio Republicans working to raise taxes on beer and cigarettes by Stephanie Dunlap 05-04-05


Freedom Fighter Forever Black Panther founder is still working for change by Gregory Flannery 05-04-05


Wary About CiTiRAMA Instead of attracting buyers, home showcase might serve as warning by Margo Pierce 04-27-05


Sparing Auschwitz WWII pilot meets Jewish survivors for painful question by Joe Wessels 04-27-05


Fleeing Discrimination Lesbian couple moving from Ohio to protect child by Ben L. Kaufman 04-20-05


Children Should Be Heard Giving 'A Voice' to sexually abused kids by Stephanie Dunlap 04-20-05


Making the Clergy Tell Critics say abuse-reporting rule is too weak by Margo Pierce 04-13-05


New Money Reinventing community and class with local currency by Stephanie Dunlap 04-13-05


Virtual Crime Computer crime 'agent' isn't a cop at all by Leslie Blade 04-06-05


Take Back Your Self 'Global 3' teaches community and alternatives to consumerism by Jeremy Flannery 04-06-05


School Leadership Pre-election discussions focus on Cincinnati Board of Education skills by Chris Charlson 03-30-05


Talking With the Landlord Housing mediation resolves