The Return of Schwartz's Point
Ronny Salerno Ronny Salerno

The Return of Schwartz's Point

In the heart of the city, near the northern end of a neighborhood, and at a peculiar crossroads, there was this great little jazz club.

It's back.

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Music Hall's Bridge and The Neighborhood That Never Was
Ronny Salerno Ronny Salerno

Music Hall's Bridge and The Neighborhood That Never Was

The elevated pathway from a parking garage directly into the back of Music Hall was once a lifeline for patrons. Now though, that bridge is dying and along with it: the notion of old “urban renewal” projects. Yet, despite a renaissance for both the historic building and surrounding area, many want to keep what others see as a barrier between pedestrians and the city around them.

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This is Cincinnati, not Cin-Vegas
Ronny Salerno Ronny Salerno

This is Cincinnati, not Cin-Vegas

About three months from now, the Horseshoe Casino will open in downtown Cincinnati. The third of four casinos in the state, the Horseshoe will be bringing with it a sign reminiscent of the neon clad Las Vegas strip. However, this is Cincinnati, NOT Cin-Vegas.

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OTR Love Story
Ronny Salerno Ronny Salerno

OTR Love Story

Andy had called me up the day before and told me his plan. In the heart of the historic city neighborhood, on the eve of the renovated Washington Park's opening, he would get down on one knee and propose to his girlfriend Janice.

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Breweries Beneath the City Streets
Ronny Salerno Ronny Salerno

Breweries Beneath the City Streets

There's no doubt that the city of Cincinnati has a rich and colorful history. The Federal government almost moved the capital here once, we're home to the first professional baseball team, Jerry Springer was once our mayor and the list could go on and on. One aspect of local culture and history that most seem to overlook though is beer!

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The Clyffside and Kauffman Breweries
Ronny Salerno Ronny Salerno

The Clyffside and Kauffman Breweries

Steve had been kind enough to invite us along for more secret tunnels and forgotten breweries. A couple weeks ago he let me tag along while he and a group of volunteers worked on preparing the former Crown Brewery for this years Prohibition Resistance Tour. This week, Seicer and I were meeting up with him and his crew outside the former Clyffside Brewery in the heart of Over-The-Rhine.

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The Schmidt Brothers/Crown Brewery
Ronny Salerno Ronny Salerno

The Schmidt Brothers/Crown Brewery

Not many people realize the proud beer brewing tradition that once dominated Cincinnati. Over The Rhine not only received its name from its large German population, but those same immigrants brought along their taste for good beer.

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