What endures and what fades away long after we are gone? In The Speaking Stone: Stories Cemeteries Tell author Michael Griffith examines what endures while roaming through Cincinnati's iconic Spring Grove, the nation's third-largest cemetery. His collection of essays uncover the lives of some well-known figures from Cincinnati's past while others who were unknown throughout history have even more interesting stories to tell.

In January, Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley appointed nine members to a new panel tasked with reviewing how City Council handles development deals. The Economic Development Reform Panel was created in the wake of multiple federal indictments of council members on corruption charges related to development deals.

Stereotypes and hatred directed toward members of Asian and Pacific Island communities are nothing new. But recent tragedies and tensions have brought a renewed sense of urgency to the fight against such stereotypes. What are experts, activists and educators doing to push back against them?

From unfounded allegations of a stolen election, to widespread distrust of the media, to a capital insurrection, to right here in Cincinnati where multiple local government officials face criminal charges, it seems America's faith in institutions is in jeopardy. According to the Pew Research Center, just 20% of U.S. adults trust the government to do the right thing. Has America reached a historic low point in terms of trust?

A century ago, reformers significantly changed the way Cincinnati's city government works.

A key way to get that sought-after, savory umami flavor, MSG is also the subject of a number of stereotypes, many of them revolving around Asian cuisine. But there's a lot more to monosodium glutamate than those misconceptions.

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With COVID vaccines more widely available, people are looking to make up for lost time this year with travel opportunities they missed out on during quarantine. The buzz term this season is "revenge travel," and those in the travel industry are hoping for a huge increase in the number of people booking flights and hotels this spring and summer.

It started as a rumor, then became a debate, then progressed into a massive construction project. Now, FC Cincinnati's West End home, officially called TQL Stadium, is a reality. The facility will see its first Major League Soccer game this month.

Cincinnati has plans for a new Western Hills Viaduct and the money to build it could be secured by the end of the year. The new design includes a single deck replacement with eight travel lanes, to be built 50 feet to the south of the existing viaduct. Construction will take $335 million and the project is expected to be complete in 2028.