On this week's News Man Weekly, we put Hunnell's hip hop knowledge to the test with a preview of Mansfield's Cypher City Hip Hop Festival. We're joined by the festival's organizer, Ryan James, as well as local artist, Don Kartel. 

We discuss the July 26 event at the Richland County Fairgrounds -- what attendees can expect and the special guest that will make an appearance at the after party. We also talk with Ryan and Don about their creative inspiration, the state of the local hip hop scene and what it takes to grow a movement in Mansfield. 

We’ve also got updates on Mansfield’s flood control grant hopes, City Council’s newly renovated chambers, and a big redevelopment at the old Hamilton Park.  

News Man Weekly is proudly sponsored by Relax, It’s Just Coffee — where every day starts better. Find them at 105 N. Main St. in downtown Mansfield. Grab a cup, take a breath and enjoy the conversation.
Relevant links:
Cypher City returns to Mansfield on July 26
Mansfield pursues new flood mitigation funding
City Council's renovated chambers
Dan Niss purchases Hamilton Park, plans 9-hole golf course

Intro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson.

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On this week's&nbsp;News Man Weekly, we put Hunnell's hip hop knowledge to the test with a preview of Mansfield's Cypher City Hip Hop Festival. We're joined by the festival's organizer, Ryan James, as well as local artist, Don Kartel.&nbsp;
We discuss the July 26 event at the Richland County Fairgrounds -- what attendees can expect and the special guest that will make an appearance at the after party. We also talk with Ryan and Don about their creative inspiration, the state of the local hip hop scene and what it takes to grow a movement in Mansfield.&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ve also got updates on Mansfield&rsquo;s flood control grant hopes, City Council&rsquo;s newly renovated chambers, and a big redevelopment at the old Hamilton Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;
News Man Weekly is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.relaxitsjustcoffee.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.relaxitsjustcoffee.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1752601383477000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1gpxxHBqhF6Dl3vJLuoTTc">Relax, It&rsquo;s Just Coffee</a>&nbsp;&mdash; where every day starts better. Find them at 105 N. Main St. in downtown Mansfield. Grab a cup, take a breath and enjoy the conversation. Relevant links:
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<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/06/08/cypher-city-hip-hop-festival-returns-to-mansfield-on-july-26/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/06/08/cypher-city-hip-hop-festival-returns-to-mansfield-on-july-26/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1752601383477000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2KAyXPvQlVtPaxI9UJ5jCu">Cypher City returns to Mansfield on July 26</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/07/11/dam-it-mansfeld-pursues-new-flood-mitigation-funding-after-feds-cancel-bric-program/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/07/11/dam-it-mansfeld-pursues-new-flood-mitigation-funding-after-feds-cancel-bric-program/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1752601383477000&amp;usg=AOvVaw27CE6uIelvxgdL5k1TCk-h">Mansfield pursues new flood mitigation funding</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/07/14/mansfield-city-council-meets-tuesday-for-the-first-time-in-renovated-chambers/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/07/14/mansfield-city-council-meets-tuesday-for-the-first-time-in-renovated-chambers/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1752601383477000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3htOnlN2x5LQ4nXPBERmMO">City Council's renovated chambers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/07/09/developer-dan-niss-purchases-former-hamilton-park-for-50k/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/07/09/developer-dan-niss-purchases-former-hamilton-park-for-50k/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1752601383477000&amp;usg=AOvVaw27IX0FvGMlytSNFvhgC_eN">Dan Niss purchases Hamilton Park, plans 9-hole golf course</a></li>
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Intro song credit:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/31PbqiNA0BZouNa9WHrl6H?si=F12DuHq3RtO33O7MPZvZDA" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://open.spotify.com/album/31PbqiNA0BZouNa9WHrl6H?si%3DF12DuHq3RtO33O7MPZvZDA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1752601383477000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Rl6zIAkgJwGWhhCfi6rRW">Smoke And Drink</a>, by Luke Watson.
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