Cincinnati Edition takes a look at the upcoming presidential and local primary contests and what voters need to do to participate.

Ahead of Ohio's mail-in primary on April 28, Cincinnati Edition talks to the candidates about how they are reaching out to voters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today on the program we hear from Ohio First Congressional District candidates Kate Schroder and Nikki Foster.

This week the arts community is spreading hope while encouraging social distancing. Art on the Streets , with support from ArtsWave , is launching a community-wide series of art projects with the message #StayHomeSaveLives.

The coronavirus pandemic postponed Ohio's primary on March 17. The state switched to vote by mail with a deadline of April 28. In the run-up to the new primary date, we check in with the three democratic candidates for Hamilton County Commission.

As Governor Andy Beshear gave his daily public briefing, audible shouting was broadcast through the Democrat's Facebook feed. Protestors had gathered outside the State Capitol and loudly called for the governor to "reopen" Kentucky, which, like many states, is mostly shut down due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

The coronavirus pandemic postponed Ohio's March 17 primary. The state has switched to voting by mail for most - with a few exceptions - with a deadline of April 28. Local campaigns have been thrown a major curveball by the delay. In the run-up to the new primary date, we are checking in with the candidates to see how they have been campaigning and reaching out to the community in this time of unprecedented crisis.

The arts community has taken a major hit in the coronavirus pandemic with event cancelations, venue closures, job cuts and devastating financial losses. Yet many artists are banding together to do good during the stay-at-home order. Wave Pool Gallery in Camp Washington is a prime example.

Cincinnati Edition speaks to Peter Mohler, PhD., the vice dean of research at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and Gabe Meister, a senior research leader at Battelle , to discuss the jointly developed rapid diagnostic test for COVID-19.

Some cities have closed streets to through-traffic in order to give pedestrians, runners and cyclists more space as we endeavor to social distance amid the global pandemic.

Most churches are complying with stay-at-home orders and not hosting in-person services amid the global pandemic. But without their crowds on Sunday, how are local small churches adjusting to survive?