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Cincinnati’s two mayoral hopefuls, incumbent Aftab Pureval and challenger Cory Bowman, went head-to-head Thursday night in a spirited debate at Xavier University. The event was hosted and moderated by The Cincinnati Enquirer in partnership with Citicable and the Ohio Debate Commission. The hour-long debate gave each candidate two minutes per question and a minute for […]
Ohio lawmakers are pushing to make life a bit easier for expectant mothers. A new proposal, House Bill 450, would allow pregnant women to apply for temporary accessible parking placards during pregnancy. Introduced by Reps. Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) and Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) on September 15th, the bill would give pregnant women the option to apply […]
Houston, TX — After a 3-year hiatus from releasing new music, singer, songwriter, producer, and creative visionary, James Fortune is back with a powerful new offering – IN THE ROOM: Preluxe. His high-energy EP features the first five favorite moments of break-out praise and unrestrained worship experiences, pulled from Fortune’s 20th Anniversary live recording in […]
’So Happy’ is my personal celebration of joy after overcoming seasons of struggle. It’s a soul-funk-gospel anthem that blends infectious horns, Jazze Pha’s hype energy, and my heartfelt vocals to capture the feeling of being truly free and grateful. The song is about choosing happiness as a declaration of faith and resilience—dancing through life’s challenges […]
Columbus is a hot commodity this year. In Condé Nast Traveler’s 38th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, the capital city landed at No. 8 on the list of top large cities in the country. This ranking put the 614 ahead of major destinations like New York City and Seattle. MORE: Columbus Featured on “The Today Show”, […]
A Columbia Tusculum staple is preparing to say goodbye. Allyn’s Cafe, known for its Cajun-inspired menu, announced it will close later this month after 34 years in business. The restaurant’s final day of service will be Sunday, October 19th. MORE: Island Frydays is Making a Comeback “It has been an honor and a pleasure to […]
Ann B. Walker— a trailblazing journalist, radio host, and community leader who became the first woman and first Black broadcaster to cover the Ohio Statehouse— has died at 101. Her passing was confirmed Sunday by Bethany Presbyterian Church, where she was a longtime member. Walker’s career broke barriers long before diversity in newsrooms was common. […]
Ohio is preparing to honor one of its most celebrated natives with a statewide tribute that will span an entire year and coincide with America’s 250th anniversary. “Beloved: Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison” will launch on her birthday, February 18, 2026, in Columbus, and continue through February 18, 2027, ending in her hometown of Lorain. The […]
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Columbus got some national love this week after being spotlighted on NBC’s Today Show as one of the country’s top fall road trip destinations. During a Tuesday segment, Travel & Leisure editor-in-chief Jacqui Gifford shared her picks for where to catch the best foliage. She named Columbus alongside Catskill, New York; McCall, Idaho; and Charlottesville, […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Magic 95.5 is dedicated to making sure you’re safe & informed. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, domestic violence is defined as “the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by […]
