The Banks /tags/the-banks The Banks en-US Copyright Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:08:20 GMT Part of The Banks now restricted to ages 21+ on weekend nights /local-news/2025-04-25/banks-restricted-ages-21-weekend-gabp It only applies to the public plaza located between Great American Ball Park and Walnut Street, and only between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:08:20 GMT /local-news/2025-04-25/banks-restricted-ages-21-weekend-gabp Becca Costello Reds games, other weekend events at The Banks scheduled to go on as planned /local-news/2025-04-10/reds-games-weekend-events-banks-go-on-as-planned The Ohio River crested at 60.8 feet early Tuesday, but the water is receding, allowing officials to proceed with the cleanup effort. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:36:12 GMT /local-news/2025-04-10/reds-games-weekend-events-banks-go-on-as-planned Zack Carreon The Banks development turns 25 /show/cincinnati-edition/2025-03-26/the-banks-development-turns-25 What does the future hold, and why do empty acres remain undeveloped? Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2025-03-26/the-banks-development-turns-25 PHOTOS: Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame grand opening /music/2023-07-22/photos-cincinnati-black-music-walk-of-fame The 2023 inductees include the R&B group The Deele, gospel composer Louise Shropshire, The Spinners lead vocalist Philipe Wynne, and music legend James Brown. Sat, 22 Jul 2023 22:33:37 GMT /music/2023-07-22/photos-cincinnati-black-music-walk-of-fame Zack Carreon Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame announces its 2023 inductees /arts/2023-05-31/black-music-walk-fame-2023-inductees-james-brown-deele One stands out as he's one of the most prominent and influential figures in all of music. He's also not from Cincinnati. Wed, 31 May 2023 21:28:55 GMT /arts/2023-05-31/black-music-walk-fame-2023-inductees-james-brown-deele Zack Carreon Black Music Walk of Fame welcomes its newest member and more interactive features /arts/2023-02-13/cincinnatis-black-music-walk-of-fame-newest-member Louise Shropshire was a gospel musician, composer and activist best known for being the writer behind the civil rights anthem, "We Shall Overcome." Mon, 13 Feb 2023 22:55:09 GMT /arts/2023-02-13/cincinnatis-black-music-walk-of-fame-newest-member Zack Carreon 3 things to know if you're going Downtown for the Super Bowl /sports/2022-02-10/traffic-road-closures-downtown-cincinnati-super-bowl Expect road closures, cold weather, and a strong police presence throughout the city for Super Bowl Sunday. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 23:21:17 GMT /sports/2022-02-10/traffic-road-closures-downtown-cincinnati-super-bowl Jolene Almendarez Cincinnati, NKY host Super Bowl tailgate events starting Thursday /local-news/2022-02-07/super-bowl-tailgate-events-cincinnati-fountain-square-the-banks-newport-levee Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece says community partners came together quickly to put events together after the NFL said it would not allow a watch party at Paul Brown Stadium. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 21:33:03 GMT /local-news/2022-02-07/super-bowl-tailgate-events-cincinnati-fountain-square-the-banks-newport-levee Cory Sharber As Banks businesses prepare for large crowds Saturday, officials urge fans do one thing: mask up /local-news/2022-01-14/banks-businesses-large-crowds-saturday-officials-urge-fans-mask-up In an interview with WVXU on Thursday, Cincinnati Health Commissioner Melba Moore said vaccinated and unvaccinated fans should be wearing a mask and socially distancing. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:28:29 GMT /local-news/2022-01-14/banks-businesses-large-crowds-saturday-officials-urge-fans-mask-up Cory Sharber Banks stakeholders are proposing a new park /environment/2021-12-06/banks-stakeholders-are-proposing-a-new-park Freedom Way could be closed off between Vine and Walnut. Mon, 06 Dec 2021 21:13:15 GMT /environment/2021-12-06/banks-stakeholders-are-proposing-a-new-park Bill Rinehart