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.

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Harry Houdini performing an escape act in a vintage photograph.

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Houdini's centennial spotlight: A newly published essay and a fresh fight over when and how he died

In the dim light of a Cincinnati library, an unassuming envelope lay tucked away, holding secrets that would soon captivate a new generation. Inside, a rare essay penned by the legendary escape artist Harry Houdini, has emerged from obscurity, offering a glimpse into the mind of a man who defied...

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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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