As one of Cincinnati's oldest neighborhoods, Oakley is a unique mix of the old and the new. Sometimes overshadowed by its trendy neighbor, Hyde Park, Oakley's eclectic residents know they've got a great thing going in a neighborhood that definitely holds its own. Oakley's Madison main drag features a wide variety of shops and restaurants anchored by the chaming Oakley Square. Don't miss Dewey's Pizza, Kona Bistro, Oakley Cycles, King Arthur's Court toy store and the very cool Blue Manatee Bookstore featuring one of the best collections of children's literature in the city.
Oakley landmarks include the 77 year old 20th Century Theatre which hosts concerts and special events as well as the Alglamesis Brothers Ice Cream Parlor and Candy Shoppe which has been around since 1913.
By: Matt Koesters, 6/17/2008
As more and more Cincinnati entrepreneurs start their own businesses, the face and place of the typical work day is changing radically. Gone are the Dilbert style cubicles as small business owners place flexibility and mobility over traditional bricks and mortar. These days, business is just as likely being conducted from lap tops and smart phones in coffee houses than from downtown high rises.
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By: Matt Koesters, 5/27/2008
Cincinnati has its fair share of fine coffee houses, but small independents have discovered that it's a good cup of coffee served with a strong dose of community involvement that spells success in this competetive business.
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By: Jeff Syroney, 5/6/2008
Soapbox is proud to sponsor the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby “Build-A-Box” competition at the BMW store in Silverton on May 18. Assemble your car faster than the other competing teams with the assistance of a helper from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati. Think you've got what it takes to challenge the Soapbox team? Find the details here.
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By: Rick Bird, 4/29/2008
Some rockers in the Cincinnati area are truly born to run, countering the popular image of the slacker musician. At least three well-known Cincinnati musicians will run the Flying Pig Marathon Sunday saying the running-rocker culture is a a lot more helpful for the creative process than a bottle of Wild Turkey.
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By: Diane Haddad, 3/11/2008
Who needs another story about how much snow we got this weekend? Instead, Soapbox brings you a taste of what's to come. That's right, the optimism shared by the staff at the Box is telling us that this freak March blizzard is the end of Winter and that Spring is just around the corner. Are you prepared? After reading this week's features we think you will be. Discover a couple of secrets about Cincinnati's park systems we bet you didn't know. You'll be sitting pretty just as the blooms start blossoming. Trust us.
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