Omar Ali

Reporter · Cincinnati, OH

With a Master’s Degree in Arts Management from the University of Cincinnati, Omar has spent the last six years writing about the vibrant arts scene in the city. His experience includes working for Cincinnati Art Museum’s communications team, where he gained insider knowledge of the local arts community.

4 stories from Omar Ali in Cincinnati

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‘Can I hold her?’ | We shadowed a JFS caseworker in Hamilton County. This is what we saw.

Sidney Posey is getting ready to leave. Then, the baby wakes up.Can I hold her?In the car 15 minutes later, Posey tells me she doesnt hold all the babies she meets. The newborns are too fragile. But this child is different.This is the last time shell see her.WATCH: Go to a home visit with this JFS...

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High school football game under stadium lights

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Blitz Recap Week 11: Best games, performances in Greater Cincinnati

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the football fields of Greater Cincinnati, the air was thick with anticipation. Families gathered in the stands, their cheers echoing like a symphony of hope and dreams. Under the bright stadium lights, young athletes prepared to etch...

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Prosecutor drops charges against man arrested in Ohio festival shooting that wounded 12

Citing “new and developing evidence,” a prosecutor in Ohio dropped charges Friday against a man arrested in a shooting that wounded 12 people at a crowded neighborhood street festival in June.

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Sombr surprises riders with pop-up performance at New York City subway station

Pop singer Sombr performed during a pop-up performance at a New York City subway station.

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