We paid over a billion and change for 30 years. I can’t imagine 350 million over 10 years (even with inflation) is that much better. Not to mention the Bengals are earning 93% of all profits on parking for game days as well. And the “rent” is a joke.

But that’s just my take.

• Bengals and Hamilton County reach tentative agreement for stadium renovation.
• County to contribute $350 million, Bengals $120 million to project.
• Commissioners to vote on $470 million project terms June 26.

The Bengals and Hamilton County’s negotiators have reached a tentative agreement for a new, 10-year lease that will deliver a scaled-down Paycor Stadium renovation project.

No argument here. Wouldn’t mind seeing something else take its place over there.

I kind of wonder how that all worked anyhow. Was that Metro doing that or was UC paying them a certain amount to give free rides?

Adding this here- I did not see the bit about UC and Cincy State students for instance-

Other Cincinnati Metro fare increases:

• Express routes will go from $2.65 to $3.
• On-demand MetroNow fares will go from $2 to $2.50.
• Access service for the disabled will go from $4 to $4.40.
• A 24-hour pass will increase from $4 to $4.40, with a day pass good on Metro and TANK remaining the same at $5. A 30-day pass will go from $80 to $88.
• University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State students, who currently can ride for free, will have to pay $1.10 per ride.

I think the card and fare capping are great ideas. This is more in line with what a lot of transit systems either do already or are going to. For instance, the Tube in London will let you tap in and out and charge you the least it can depending on where you go. Speeds up operations and gets you the best bang for your buck.

The cards are great too as those don’t rely on a phone. Just load it up and start traveling.

Good article about the Bruckmann tour- https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2025/05/20/brewery-district-underground-beer-tunnel-bruckman.html

Use the library site to get access through your library card.

Same. Glad a lot of breweries take part in it too.

• Jun 7- Missing Linck at Urban Artifact (see post)
• Jun 20- Summer Solstice at Madtree (all locations)- https://madtree.com/news/summer-solstice-at-alcove-june-20th-5pm-10pm/

Unaware of that but I do know a few people who had bad experiences with them. Granted, I guess that goes for most banks too.

Amen.

I don’t think it’s reasonable for us schmoes but you know there will be some high earners that will buy in. It would be quite a cool building to live in (and convenient to a ton.) Heck, even if you only did it for a year or two it’d be a cool experience.

I am trying, ha. A couple comments here and there would help. We do get some traction every now and then.

Wiedemann Brewery Pete IPL

• It’s a cold-brewed India Pale Lager that blends the crisp, clean finish of a lager with the hoppy aroma and flavor of an IPA.

The developer’s plan calls for 246 one-bedroom units with an average rent of $1,950, 109 two-bedroom units at $2,700 and 20 three-bedroom units at $3,300.

I should be happy it’s at least built out to what it is but yes, it could be much much more down there.

Rhinegeist Skip - https://rhinegeist.com/blog/beer-reviews/skip-summer-ipa/

Maifest- Put on my Braxton and company.

• May 16-18 at Goebel Park in Covington

Urban Artifact “Beltane” Faerie Ball

• May 3, 7pm-11pm
• I honestly have no idea what any of this means but if you do, maybe this is the event for you

Urban Artifact GiggleMug

• Craving a taste of paradise without the fake stuff you’ll find in other beers? Gigglemug delivers! This isn’t your typical beverage. We’ve taken a legendary grapefruit mixed drink recipe and elevated it with only real, natural ingredients. Prepare for a powerful grapefruit burst, followed by the luscious dance of passionfruit, sweet honey, delicate vanilla, and a touch of comforting cinnamon. Taste the difference real makes.