CINCINNATI — Thai Express in Clifton Heights is preparing for its 10th year at the Asian Food Fest Wantana Lindquist is the restaurant's managing chef "It's a good time for us to open ourselves to the public to know more about Thai culture and food better," Lindquist said WATCH: How she plans to showcase different dishes and appetizers It's a busy weekend for the nearly 30-year-old restaurant Asian Food Fest helps Thai Express and other participating restaurants that are forced to charge higher prices due to inflation Tariffs could increase restaurant prices even more That is how we generate our income," Lindquist said She said it usually is slower during the summer so Asian Food Fest helps give the restaurant a boost "It just covers our expense and leaves some money left over for people," Lindquist said Asianati board members who put on the food fest are prepared for thousands of attendees "We're expecting more than 120,000 people to come out," said Liam Dang there will be more entertainment and activities this year so if you want to get a good workout in before you come Lindquist said she can guarantee she has the best Thai food in the city "Come to see us; I'm waiting for you," Lindquist said Asian Food Fest will be held on Court Street Plaza on Saturday More information can be found here. A "no high school students" sign is displayed on the window of the Penn Station located on West McMillan Street just outside of the University of Cincinnati's campus Behavioral issues with students from a nearby high school have nearly reached a breaking point with residents and businesses of the Clifton Heights area situated right at the top of the University Square (USquare) district on Clifton Avenue have been reportedly engaging in disruptive activities in the surrounding area fighting and causing problems for local businesses Law enforcement has been called on several occasions to deal with these issues, at times leading to arrests or use of heavier force like mace. Over the last week, the Citizen app reported three incidents involving high school students in the area, adding to a history of similar reports These incidents have prompted both residents and businesses in the area to take action Businesses near Calhoun Street in Cincinnati have resorted to posting signs prohibiting the entry of minors and high school students either during specific times like lunch periods and after school A rumor has circulated suggesting that the shooting at USquare's Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers in August may have involved one or more students from Hughes Stem High School these claims remain unconfirmed and should be treated as speculation at this time There have also been numerous reports of Hughes High School students entering the Target on Calhoun Street causing problems for both staff and customers such as through incidents of theft and uncooperative behavior towards Target employees Target employees were unable to provide specific comments to The News Record due to non-disclosure agreements This has not just been a problem for the businesses on Calhoun and West McMillan Streets but also for nearby residents and students at the University of Cincinnati (UC) With Hughes STEM High School sitting right across the street from UC’s campus students' frustrations with the antics of the students continue to grow In a Reddit discussion on r/UCinci about the chaotic atmosphere in USquare at the start of the school year one user attributed the heightened disorder to the simultaneous start of both the UC fall semester and Hughes High School's academic year They said the area would “be a shit show for a few weeks and probably have a heavier police presence than usual.” On Oct. 18, another discussion on the subreddit was initiated by a user seeking input on their final decision about attending UC asking for any potential concerns to consider warned of the high school students and used disrespectful language: ghetto kids that have caused trouble before They're banned from all restaurants by campus & HAVE shot the canes window So don't talk to them and avoid clifton ave when school gets out [sic].” Third year UC student Ryan Tumney recalls an experience he had with a group of Hughes High School students and I walked in front of this group of Hughes students One just said that I was ugly and was very offended that I dare walk in front of him,” he said In an effort to remedy some of the issues that have been persistent in the Clifton area, Hughes Stem High School administrators implemented new school policies for the 2024-2025 academic year, including a clear backpack requirement and a uniform policy.  There is also increased police presence in the area during crucial times for student activity While these efforts help to curb some of the problem Hughes High School itself cannot take much action due to most of the issues being caused after school hours and off school property Businesses are limited in the actions that they can take without involving law enforcement in keeping the students out and those who simply frequent the area are somewhat powerless to make a change to the situation as individuals The answer doesn’t lie within a clear backpack or an entry ban but rather within collaborations and discussions between residents businesses and school administration to find solutions TNR reached out to Hughes High School administration for an interview but did not receive a response back Email notifications are only sent once a day Get a briefing of all the latest stories from The News Record delivered right to your inbox every weekday Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: a Queen City hip-hop artist and an Americana folk singer all have something in common: They are among the array of talent taking part in the revived Clifton Heights Music Festival “It is kind of a melting pot of the Cincinnati music scene,” says UC Student Body President Madison Wesley “We have some up-and-coming DJs in the area Each venue is kind of curated to a certain feel for the evening." A portion of the proceeds will go to a community-based program and UC’s Bearcats Pantry Businesses supporting the event have all agreed to undergo gender-based violence prevention training to equip bartenders and other staff with tools to help keep patrons — many of them UC students — safe The Clifton Heights Music Festival enjoyed a run from 2009-2013 Rome Ntukogu, director/lead creative of Far-i-Rome Creative and founder of the festival says the gender-based violence prevention initiative got his immediate attention — it’s also what led UC student leaders to become heavily involved in the training and event promotion “I sincerely hope that Clifton Heights Music Festival is another step in spreading the message wide and far encouraging other organizations to get involved,” says Ntukogu Thousands of Bearcats flocked to the Clifton Heights Music Festival during its initial run from 2009 until 2013 “The festival started initially as an idea to create stages for new and upcoming local talent while having a good time pub crawling through Clifton Heights,” says Ntukogu “It quickly grew to a legitimate large-scale event featuring up to eight official venues and lots of satellite partnerships around the Tristate who were committed to opening a stage for locals to share what they create the business landscape in Clifton Heights began to shift with locations moving or closing or changing their strategy and then my company Far-i-Rome Creative started gaining traction and we focused on creating in other ways CHMF was the first and most cherished,” Ntukogu explains Wesley says student leaders have long wanted to bring bars and restaurants that serve alcohol on board to find ways to stem gender-based violence “It’s been part of the platforms of the last four student body presidents before me,” she adds. “College bars play an important role in many college students' lives,” says Alex Woodall co-director of CHMF and member of Student Government who was spotted handing out posters on campus to promote the festival “It’s important to go where the students are And our duty in student government doesn’t just fall only on campus but it extends to areas that students are occupying or frequenting.” Wesley says supporting the festival helps bring back an enjoyable event for college-age residents but it’s also an incentive to encourage businesses to be trained in gender-based violence prevention techniques Their support has included offering financial backing for production equipment salaries of local bands and marketing assistance Student expertise is involved in various stages of the festival which is being presented by Far-i-Rome Creative Events at the Clifton Heights Music Festival had drawn many UC students over the years The UC Office of Equal Opportunity agreed to assist student leaders in providing gender-based violence prevention training to restaurants and bars says the training is similar to what the university uses as part of the Green Dot Bystander Intervention program which is available on many college campuses to teach faculty students and staff how to identify and respond to potential violence on college campuses "Gender-based violence is any form of violence on the basis or sex or gender,” says Shaw “I look at it as an umbrella term for a lot of things sexual harassment and any form of sex- or gender-based misconduct." Her training with bar and restaurant staff lasts for an hour and is often followed up with a video that provides additional resources She opens a dialogue with staff by proposing real-life scenarios that might occur in bars and asking how they might respond “It is kind of a scenario-based discussion I'm not a trainer who likes to talk at participants and I also want them to come up with realistic ideas and ways in which they can intervene,” says Shaw “So we talk about a scenario about a woman sitting at a bar seems uncomfortable as a man is leaning too close and starts to touch her arm despite her kind of pulling and shifting away As a bartender who is serving drinks and seeing this in the corner of their eye Clifton Heigths Music Festival offers a chance to open a dialogue about stopping gender-based violence As part of the intervention training Shaw offers the three Ds: direct intervention that's not cool,’ or ‘You need to move away,’” says Shaw “To delegate might mean pulling in a manager or if things have escalated where it's not safe for you to intervene “So we talk about delegating as well as distracting,” she adds and I'll give you a bag of popcorn,’ or ‘Hey Distractions can be used to interact with the person engaging in misconduct or the person experiencing the harm placing the offending party on notice that someone is watching their behavior Bartenders and staff have the power to ask offending parties to leave or have them escorted from the premises That dynamic can help keep bad behavior in check “I mostly delegate or distract when choosing interventions So we talk a lot about barriers that people have to acting,” says Shaw Barriers to acting might include an introverted nature or biases toward the people involved so she tries to provide plenty of examples of realistic situations and how they can intervene Businesses that receive the training also get a student-designed decal they can display in their establishments Additional businesses will have the opportunity to request training even after the music festival Learn more about the Clifton Heights Music Festival Featured photo at top of domestic violence ribbon with sign A revived Clifton Heights Music Festival runs Friday-Saturday Photo by Jennifer Morgan/Far-i-Rome Creative The University of Cincinnati is leading public urban universities into a new era of innovation and impact. Our faculty, staff and students are saving lives, changing outcomes and bending the future in our city's direction. Next Lives Here. the Clifton Heights Music Festival returns with more than 40 music acts set to perform Friday and Saturday UC students leaders have worked closely with presenter Far-i-Rome Creative to revive the festival The University of Cincinnati is anticipating a record fall enrollment with a projected 50,500 students The growth represents a 5.39% increase and reflects the university's core values around academic excellence University of Cincinnati | 2600 Clifton Ave You are using an outdated browser. 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Cap City Fine Diner is now open in Cincinnati CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - A diner-style restaurant known for its meatloaf fried chicken – and its 24K Carrot Cake – is now open in Clifton anchoring a new-build hotel development near University of Cincinnati And it’s a project years in the making for the Columbus-based group behind the $6 million effort Cap City Fine Diner and Bar by Cameron Mitchell welcomed guests starting Dec is housed on the ground floor of Hotel Celare – a new $65 million seven-story 171-room Tribute Portfolio hotel in the District at Clifton Heights Hotel Celare is expected to open in January 2025 Read the full story and see more photos from the Cincinnati Business Courier Cincinnati Business Courier is a Local 12 News partner Darby Creek Trail Phase 2 Feasibility Study View PDF File [29.8 mb] For more information or to order this report, contact the Department at 610-891-5200 or Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us Questions about Department Publications? Contact the Planning Department at 610-891-5200 or Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us Email: Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us What's the latest news from County Council and Delaware County Government...View our Press Releases: Read more   presently consisting of over 184 square miles divided into forty-nine municipalities is the oldest settled section of Pennsylvania Ohio (WKRC) - Taste of Belgium is down to three restaurants and the Findlay Market location The restaurant on McMillan in Clifton Heights is no longer listed on the Taste of Belgium website Eviction notices were posted on the door on Jan Taste of Belgium was accused of not paying its rent after June 2024 The landlord had filed for eviction but dismissed its request once the restaurant moved out A spokesperson said the location actually closed in May and hasn't operated there since February Taste of Belgium has also had some tax issues but it recently settled its case with the city of Cincinnati and a payment plan was negotiated The owner of the Kenwood property also moved to evict Taste of Belgium but that was dismissed when the restaurant closed The owner of Liberty Center sued over accusations the restaurant owes more than $61,000 in back rent among other damages in Over-the-Rhine and Rookwood remain open A man is dead after a shooting Saturday afternoon in the CUF neighborhood according to a Cincinnati police news release Cincinnati police officers responded to the area and found 42-year-old Kevin Garr with a gunshot wound Garr was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center The investigation by the department's homicide unit is ongoing Anyone with information is asked to call them at 513-352-3542 Just eight days earlier, another man died after a shooting Feb. 28 in the 600 block of Riddle Road was found shot in the parking lot of the Mont Michel apartment complex in the CUF neighborhood The CUF neighborhood is one of Cincinnati's 52 neighborhoods University Heights and Fairview and is south and west of the University of Cincinnati campus Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More LOUIS — If you have ever pictured yourself in a hot tub on the rooftop of a historic church overlooking the city look no further than Gothic Heights Inn in St The Hill Suite or the Botanical Garden Grand Suite guests can walk to the rooftop for a soak in the hot tub while viewing the Arch the Central West End and other parts of the city they can watch beautiful sunsets across the St was not originally made with a hot tub and overnight guests in mind The historic building was established as a Methodist church in the late 1800s The church was restored in 1904 after a heavy fire and most recently has been updated as an inn with modern appliances his wife Jesse Wise saw the listing of the bed-and-breakfast online The previous owners operated the B & B until the shutdown of the COVID-19 pandemic They had spent 14 years transforming the church into an inn Not letting the years’ worth of work go to waste Gilb and Wise wanted to reopen it for the public “We wanted to open it back up to the public because we wanted to share this building with everybody else,” Gilb said “So many of these churches are just starting to run down and we’re losing them.” and Gothic Heights Inn has been open since July Gilb said people have left positive reviews in the guest book “Everybody loves the tranquility of the place Everybody loves the views from the rooftop,” he said “Everybody has just real nice things to say.” Having the historic building remain as a place for visitors to relax and enjoy a piece of history has been special to the family Wise and their twin sons live in the basement at the inn which features a number of windows that bring in natural light “We live on site and maintain the building and do all of the requirements for the inn,” Gilb said “We make our best effort to keep it clean and tidy It’s a large space and takes a lot of work The family has met people from different walks of life who stay at the inn “It’s interesting to listen to everybody’s stories and why they come to visit,” Gilb said While a favorite aspect of the inn is the rooftop hot tub stunning stained glass windows located in the front living and kitchen spaces “I’ll come up here and just watch and meditate a little bit,” Gilb said “The daylight hits at different points in the day and makes it seem like you’re inside a jewel.” doors and arches are gothic style architecture The four bedrooms also feature small stained glass windows vintage furniture and modern ensuite bathrooms The first-floor Botanical Garden Grand Suite is the largest with a king bed jacuzzi tub and a view of the secret garden The secret garden is truly hidden behind trees The building’s large stained glass windows also can be appreciated from the outside while sitting on the patio located out front One of the main draws is the rooftop hot tub Gilb said the inn’s roof is the third highest point in the city.   Gilb said he looks forward to continuing to share the historic Gothic Heights Inn with the community and out-of-towners “Everybody just really enjoys something out of the ordinary something different than just staying at a regular hotel or an AirBnB,” he said CINCINNATI — A 42-year-old man is dead after a shooting Saturday in the CUF neighborhood the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) said CPD said the shooting took place shortly after 4 p.m The CUF neighborhood is made up of Clifton Heights First responders found Kevin Garr suffering from a gunshot wound CPD did not say if they had any suspects in the shooting CPD said its Homicide Unit's investigation is ongoing Anyone with information regarding the fatal shooting is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 513-352-3542 Falling tree limbs in Birmingham kills one person CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Police said a 7-year-old was hit by a forklift on private property Police confirmed that a 7-year-old was killed after being struck by a forklift around the 7100 block of Rosewood St in Carthage at around 3 p.m Authorities initially said the incident was an accident with injuries on private property but eventually confirmed the victim's age and that a forklift was involved the Hamilton County Coroner's Office identified him as Luis Garcia-Guardado A burger and order of fries from Shake Shack A popular patty joint is about to shake up the competitive Calhoun Street food scene: The burger and milkshake chain Shake Shack is set to open its doors near the University of Cincinnati (UC) in 2025 Having opened its first Cincinnati location in December of last year Shake Shack is now aiming to tap into the lucrative Clifton Heights area serving the student population with a second spot near the student-heavy University Square (USquare) area Though its opening date is yet to be disclosed the Shack will be located within the former Keystone Bar and Grill at 249 Calhoun St Joining nearby franchises Starbucks and Raising Canes the proximity to residential halls Calhoun and Siddall promises a substantial piece of the Bearcat market The restaurant promises a variety of hearty offerings not typically found along the strip While known for its made-to-order specialty burgers Shake Shack’s titular selection of milkshakes is for many customers the pièce de resistance The chocolate fudge and custard give me life,” second-year UC student Solange Gallina said Other similar dining options nearby include the Shack’s newest neighbor Cane’s for chicken and Cincy Steak and Lemonade for a comparable cheaper menu — though it’s located farther away on Short Vine a roommate who cooks is considered a rare gem USquare residents will be able to find their own culinary jewel on the first floor a first-year student and current USquare resident shared his enthusiasm for the restaurant’s Black Truffle Shack Stack describing the truffle-topped Angus beef burger with Gruyère cheese as “life-changing.” With no grand opening date currently announced Clifton purses its collective lips with hangry anticipation for the Shake Shack to join the USquare strip Since the original Shack opened in 2004 in Madison Square Park Shake Shack has expanded to over 550 locations with over 350 in 33 different states and 200 international locations The News Record reached out to Shake Shack’s corporate team for comment but did not receive a reply by the time of publication the Hamilton County Coroner's Office identified him as Luis Garcia-Guardado.