Opportunity Zones

The White House says it might extend "opportunity zone" tax breaks to help struggling neighborhoods after the pandemic. But critics say the program mostly helps wealthy investors.

The U.S. Small Business Administration hosted a conference Wednesday to discuss how Central Ohio residents can benefit from "opportunity zones"—a federal…

Community pride got a boost along Kenmore Boulevard this week with the Akron business district’s placement on the National Register of Historic Places....

Opportunity zones were created with the 2017 tax cut to bolster low-income communities. But depending on how the funds are spent, investors who get tax incentives could see the biggest gains.

Ohio has launched a new portal for its 320 “Opportunity Zones,” intended to help economically distressed communities to showcase projects for potential…

A new Columbus developer will step in to complete a "cargominium" housing project, considered the first of its kind. Opportunity Zone Development Group is…

The leader of the Ohio Senate says the “Heartbeat Bill,” which would ban abortion when a fetal heartbeat is detected, is one of his chamber’s priorities.…

Columbus officials met with residents Wednesday to talk about "Opportunity Zones," a federal tax designation that allows investors to avoid capital gains…

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson toured Lakeisha Terry’s home in the Milo Grogan neighborhood on Friday morning. She showed off the…

A federal tax incentive meant to drive private investment to neglected areas took effect in April for 43 Columbus-area Census tracts. So, why are some of…