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Where are they flying direct to? Keflavik - More at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport thread...

Today CLE announced 4x weekly service via Icelandair in 2018. Now Enquirer's Jason Williams is tweeting: ".@CVGairport announcing new airline Wed. Any guesses on who it is? Alaska Airlines & European discount carrier Condor seem good candidates."

Quite the write-up from WCPO: After a decade, taxpayers have invested $135M in The Banks. Did we get the return we were promised? A decade ago, when city and county officials inked a development deal to transform Cincinnati’s riverfront, they promised to spend $106 million on the project. While taxpayers have upheld their end of the bargain, spending $135 million to construct The Banks over the last 10 years, private investment has been slow to catch up. There’s an old newspaper clipping, published the day after The Banks deal was finalized, that hangs in Hamilton County Commission President Todd Portune’s office. “Now, it’s developers’ turn to raise $600M to $800M share,” the bold headline reads. But 10 years and two phases later, that private investment – from new offices to apartments — has totaled just $280 million so far. There's still work to be done. Cont

Other than Fountain News on the corner, access to the Tri State Building has been fenced off and there is a dumpster out front. Anyone know what is going on?

And right after the decision, State Rep. Bill Seitz, a Cincinnati Republican, says there are "other tools in the tool kit" the Legislature can use when it reconvenes in September. Seitz says the Legislature could offset collections from cameras by reducing amounts cities and villages receive through the state’s local government fund. He says the Legislature "will take the profit out of policing for profit" and that the victory for cities and villages will be short-lived. :roll: http://www.wcpo.com/news/government/state-government/ohio-state-government-news/ohio-senator-promises-payback-for-cities-using-traffic-cameras

Eli's BBQ and Lang Thang Group restaurateurs team for new eatery CINCINNATI -- Two popular Cincinnati restaurant groups, the Lang Thang Group and Eli’s BBQ, are teaming up to open the Hi-Mark, a new roadhouse at 3229 Riverside Drive in East End. The Hi-Mark will host its official grand opening Aug. 13 but will begin its slow rollout on July 27 with limited hours. Eli’s BBQ, with locations on Riverside Drive and at Findlay Market, has won national accolades for its barbecue. Lang Thang Group is the company behind Pho Lang Thang and Quan Hapa in Over-the-Rhine. Pho Lang Thang is a popular spot for steaming bowls of pho, bánh mì sandwiches and other Vietnamese street eats, and Quan Hapa is known for its contemporary menu of Asian street food. Not unlike the vibe at Eli’s BBQ just down the street on Riverside Drive, the Hi-Mark aims to be a comfortable, no-frills establishment. “It’s more of a neighborhood bar,” said Elias Leisring, owner of Eli’s BBQ. Insiders can learn more about this new joint venture from the owners of Eli's BBQ and Pho Lang Thang and Quan Hapa.

Dayton could help FC Cincinnati’s bid to join Major League Soccer WEST CHESTER - FC Cincinnati, the second-year United Soccer League team, has a secret weapon it hopes will help it elevate to the country’s top professional rung, Major League Soccer: Dayton. FC Cincinnati has set attendance records for the USL and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, in which it already upset two MLS teams, the Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire. An esteemed arena architect also has created plans for an eye-catching stadium. But its weakest asset in the quest to join MLS is Cincinnati’s market size, team General Manager Jeff Berding recently told team season-ticket holders. Cont

Western & Southern Open announces $25M Center Court expansion, talks 2017 fields That a field of the world's greatest women's and men's tennis stars will grace Greater Cincinnati's 2017 Western & Southern Open comes as no surprise. That's seemingly always the case for the region's cherished ATP World Tour Masters 1000 professional tennis tournament. A $25 million facelift for the Lindner Family Tennis Center, the competition's main venue, after the tournament wraps up in late August, though? That, along with other ongoing upgrades to the tennis center grounds, are new features patrons will surely welcome in years to come. Cont

MLS needs to accept Nippert, Portune says Todd Portune is calling the shots on whether Futbol Club Cincinnati gets a new stadium in Hamilton County, and the commissioner doesn't sound like he's budging on giving the club public money. But Portune does want FC Cincinnati to join Major League Soccer. So he's asked the University of Cincinnati to partner with Hamilton County on approaching MLS to see if the league will allow the Queen City club to play permanently at Nippert Stadium. "MLS, you tell us why it doesn't work," Portune told Politics Extra on Thursday night. "You saw the same thing we did two Wednesdays ago. You're telling me you don't want that?" Cont

U.S. Bank Arena owner proposes $370M redo funded by sales tax The owner of U.S. Bank Arena is pitching a top-to-bottom renovation of the rundown arena that would require more than $300 million in tax money but ultimately hand ownership over to the public. Ray Harris, COO of Nederlander Entertainment, which owns and operates the arena, said Thursday in a sit-down interview with The Enquirer that the $370 million rebuild would tear the current structure down to the existing pad and take two years. It could bring events such as the NCAA men's basketball tournament to the city. The proposal, however, met with immediate skepticism from officials whose support would be critical to making it a reality. Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune said Thursday evening he hadn't heard details of Nederlander's plan and is focused on taking a bigger look at all the region’s needs. Cont

NIOSH Looks To Consolidate In Uptown The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will consolidate three Cincinnati facilities in Uptown. The General Services Administration announced in a release the proposed purchase of a site at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Reading Road. Three NIOSH facilities, the Robert A. Taft Campus, Taft North, and the Alice Hamilton Laboratory will be combined in the new campus. 550 employees work at those three sites. $110 million dollars has already been budgeted for the project. Construction is expected to start in summer 2018. The facility should be open by early 2021.

Progress on Eight E 4th Street:

Cranley to Simpson: 'Let's have an honest debate' "Ms. Simpson’s approach to politics is cynical and better suited for Washington than Cincinnati." :roll:

Rhinegeist expanding distribution to Indianapolis CINCINNATI -- Now Cincinnatians visiting Indianapolis will be able to enjoy a taste of home. The Cincy-based Rhinegeist Brewery is expanding its distribution to Indianapolis, the company announced Wednesday. Draft beer will be available July 10 and cans will be available starting in the fall. Cont

Big screen amenities getting a comfy upgrade at AMC cinema in Newport Recliners, new menu part of $8M overhaul NEWPORT, Ky. -- Plush, power-recliner seats will be part of a major upgrade happening this year at the AMC Newport 20 Theatres cinema. Even before that's done, expect a snack bar-menu overhaul complete with gigantic pretzels. All 20 theaters at the riverfront entertainment complex are slated for renovation with completion expected late this year, said AMC spokesman Ryan Noonan from the company's home city of Leawood, Kansas. The cinema complex at the Levee has not been updated since it opened in 2001. "It's going to be the update of a lifetime," Levee director of marketing Vanessa Rovekamp said. The project is slated to cost about $8 million, according to a Levee release. Along with the upgrade announcement, the Levee said AMC has extended its lease through 2032. Cont

FC Cincinnati to host U.S. Women's National Team match Club will sponsor girls development academy CINCINNATI - FC Cincinnati will host hometown soccer star Rose Lavelle and the U.S. Women’s National Team in an international friendly against New Zealand on Sept 19. The match will be at 7:30 p.m. at Nippert Stadium, FC Cincinnati announced at a Friday morning news conference attended by Lavelle, a 2013 Mount Notre Dame grad. Tickets will go on sale July 21 at 10 a.m. only through ussoccer.com and by calling 1-800-745-3000. Tickets will be sold at Nippert Stadium on the day of the match only. Cont

Advocates worry road project overlooks public transit needs CINCINNATI -- After more than three years of work, Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive will finally have its facelift. But some are worried that the road's redesign didn't do enough to think about non-motorists. "(The Ohio Department of Transportation's) name isn't 'Department of Highways,'" said Derek Bauman, public transit advocate, Over-the-Rhine resident, and candidate for City Council. "I'd like them to take all modes of transportation into account." The Ohio Department of Transportation is spearheading the $80 million MLK/Interstate 71 interchange project, which began in 2014. The project -- which included two new interstate entrance ramps, road widening, new traffic signals and a new bridge -- is expected to wrap up by the end of summer 2017. Cont

He must have deleted it as I'm not seeing it on either of his pages.

Clifton Market sales 'well below' projections Six-month-old cooperative Clifton Market is urging its owners to shop more at the store to help boost its sales and capital. Previously Keller's IGA, community members reopened the 23,000-square-foot store at 319 Ludlow Ave. as a co-op store owned by shareholders who paid in $200 a share. In a letter sent to owners in late June, the co-op's board warned that weekly sales were "well below our long-term projections" and urged owners to buy more. "If 2/3 of our Share Owners increase their weekly in-store spending by $50 per week, Clifton Market sales would jump 50 percent," said the letter obtained by The Enquirer. The letter suggests the market is doing about $120,000 in weekly sales, since there are between 1,700 and 1,800 owners, Cont

Last night's reopening as captured by 5chw4r7z[/member] http://5chw4r7z.blogspot.com/2017/07/the-bay-horse-cafe.html

Vantiv merger could vault it onto the Fortune 500 Vantiv has struck a tentative $10 billion deal to take over British-based rival Worldpay, the companies announced Wednesday. The credit and debit card processing companies said in a joint statement that they had "reached an agreement in principle on the key terms of a potential merger" though no official offer has been made and that talks remain ongoing. Under British laws on takeovers, a deal has to be concluded by Aug. 1. If the deal goes through, it puts Vantiv within striking distance of becoming the Cincinnati region's next Fortune 500 company. The deal would combine Vantiv's $3.6 billion in annual revenues with Worldpay's $1.5 billion. Cont

Vantiv makes huge overseas acquisition to combat Amazon Vantiv Inc., the Greater Cincinnati company that’s one of the nation’s biggest payment processors, has reached a deal to buy a British payment processor in a move some experts view as a bid to combat potential lost sales as a result of Amazon.com’s growth. Symmes Township-based Vantiv (NYSE: VNTV), agreed to pay 7.7 billion pounds, which comes to $9.9 billion, for London-based Worldpay Group. Worldpay processes payments for small businesses and e-commerce companies. The two companies are still working out other details, and Vantiv can still opt to change its offer, the companies said. The move also affects Vantiv CEO Charles Drucker’s status. Terms of the deal call for the 53-year-old Drucker to become co-CEO along with Worldpay’s Philip Jansen. Vantiv CFO Stephanie Ferris will remain CFOonce the deal is completed. Cont

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City moves to seize King Records, plans renovation, memorial King Records, the Cincinnati record studio where hillbilly boogie morphed into rock ’n’ roll, could sing again if the City of Cincinnati gets its way. City officials are asking council Wednesday for approval to proceed with eminent domain action in court, where a judge would order the sale of the building that is part of a 12-acre lot in the Evanston neighborhood. The land appropriation, the city says, is "for the public purpose of stabilizing, renovating and preserving the buildings in which the King Records music label operated, the public purpose of establishing a public memorial to honor the King Records legacy and educate the public of its significant contributions to music and culture..." Cont

The rendering shows Skyhouse being taller than One Lytle Place but the Enquirer stated that it wouldn't be. Anyone know what the height will be?