Hamilton County • July 28, 2025
Good morning, Hamilton County. Batten down the hatches! The National Weather Service has issued weather alerts for our region as a significant storm system approaches Kentucky and the Ohio Valley. Officials are urging residents to stay vigilant and monitor updates as conditions could change rapidly throughout Monday. This weather system arrives just as our county is bursting with summer entertainment options in this final week of July—from Cyndi Lauper's farewell tour to Glier's Goettafest and the Ohio River Paddlefest.
Meanwhile, a different kind of storm is being documented through the lens of photographer Robert A. Flischel. His new book "What We Inherit" captures poverty's haunting legacy across four states, including our own region. The exquisitely bound collection features powerful images alongside historical writings that resonate across generations, serving as both a sobering documentation and a love letter to photography and Cincinnati itself.
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🌪️ Weather alerts issued for Kentucky as storm system approaches. The National Weather Service in Cincinnati has released warnings, watches, and advisories for Monday, July 28, 2025, affecting various parts of Kentucky. AccuWeather published the alert information on July 27, noting that residents should stay informed about potentially hazardous conditions. The warnings come as part of a broader weather system moving through the Ohio Valley region. Local officials urge community members to monitor updates and take appropriate precautions as conditions may change rapidly.
🎭 Cincinnati explodes with summer entertainment this final week of July. Music lovers can catch Cyndi Lauper's farewell tour, Big Time Rush, and Luke Bryan all performing at Riverbend Music Center. Foodies should head to Glier's Goettafest for unique goetta creations, while outdoor enthusiasts can join the Ohio River Paddlefest for a scenic 9-mile float. Sports fans have options too—cheer on the Reds against the Dodgers and Braves, or watch FC Cincinnati take on FC Juarez. The week wraps up with festivals celebrating everything from blues music to bacon.
📚 Photographer's lens captures poverty's haunting legacy across four states. Robert A. Flischel's new photo book "What We Inherit" documents poverty throughout southern Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Indiana from 1900 to 2024. The exquisitely bound collection features hundreds of powerful images from Cincinnati photographers alongside historical writings, including prescient commentary on opium addiction from 150 years ago. Despite its heavy subject matter, the book serves as a love letter to photography and Cincinnati, curated over eight years by someone who witnessed decades of change. "What We Inherit" is now available at several local bookstores.
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