Featured Stories

Rise of the rest: Creativity loves company

Eric Peterson Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Startups aren't just for Silicon Valley anymore. As entrepreneurs find expected pleasures—and great quality of life—in cities like Cincinnati, a new kind of energy is building. Read about the rise of our startup sister cities, from Boston to Denver.

Clifton, Northern Kentucky, Norwood, Uptown, Over-the-Rhine

My Soapbox: Nick Shah, UC Presidential Leadership Medal of Excellence winner

Caitlin Koenig Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Nick Shah, who will graduate from the University of Cincinnati later this month, has already proven himself a 21st century Renaissance man. With a degree in biomedical engineering and a minor in Spanish, he'll start med school at UC this year, but he's already a fixture at the Ronald McDonald House, where he shares his talents as a pianist every week. Shah chats with Soapbox about his plans for the future and what he hopes to contribute to the world of medicine.

Cincinnati, City Building, Education + Learning, Health + Wellness, Higher Education, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Talent

Clifton, Uptown

Modern Makers: The Big Dinner with Chef Frances Kroner of Feast

Scott Beseler Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Soapbox's Scott Beseler shares a visual feast of the latest Modern Makers event, a celebration of food and art at the Niehoff Urban Design Studio in Uptown. Music by Maria Carrelli.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Food, Move to Cincinnati, Research + Innovation, Talent

Clifton, Corryville, Uptown

My Soapbox: Kyle Neyer, University of Cincinnati

Andrew Gable Tuesday, March 26, 2013

When 23-year-old University of Cincinnati track star Kyle Neyer considered his senior year at his hometown college, he knew he had a chance to make a difference. He wanted to make it easier for other gay and lesbian athletes to feel supported and welcome among their peers and fans. So, he spearheaded the production of an inspiring and inclusive video: "You Can Play."

Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Higher Education, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Talent

Clifton, Uptown

Old kids on the block: Calhoun cornerstones offer alternatives

Kyle Stone Tuesday, March 05, 2013

As U Square at the Loop looms large, long-standing Calhoun Street businesses in Clifton hope for a long-awaited resurgence.

Architecture, Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Food, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism

Clifton, Corryville, Uptown

Anchor districts emerge as powerful players in bid to shape new metropolis

Lee Chilcote Tuesday, March 05, 2013

In Cincinnati, Cleveland and East Baltimore, major employers are anchoring massive new developments in a full-on effort to remake their cities. Strong partnerships and shared visions are essential elements for success.

Architecture, Cincinnati, City Building, Consumer Products, Food, Higher Education, Jobs, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism

Clifton, Corryville, Uptown

Soapdish: Cincy Crit

Casey Coston Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Soapbox provocateur Casey Coston takes on architectural shortcomings of the city's latest developments and offers three words of actionable advice: Demand better, Cincinnati.

Architecture, Cincinnati, City Building, Move to Cincinnati, Regionalism, Sustainability

Clifton, Downtown, Uptown, Over-the-Rhine

Innov8 for Health breeds success by forcing failure

Lee Chilcote Tuesday, January 08, 2013

When it comes to the fast-evolving world of health care, Cincinnati's startup community is attracting fans from the White House on down, in part by focusing on fast failures as well as lasting ideas.

Cincinnati, City Building, Consumer Products, Consumer Research, Entrepreneurship, Health + Wellness, High Tech, IT, Jobs, Leadership, Life Sciences, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Research + Innovation

Clifton, Downtown, Uptown

From The CR: Word Problem

The Cincinnati Review Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Cincinnati Review Managing Editor Nicola Mason introduces a new selection from the award-winning literary journal, Margaret M. Luongo's "Word Problem."

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, Higher Education, Move to Cincinnati, Talent

Clifton, Uptown

Sisson, Ohs tell of transformation in 'I Send You This Place'

Kyle Stone Tuesday, November 20, 2012

A fashion design Fulbright scholar and a computer scientist met in Cincinnati, married, then traveled to Iceland on a journey to make a film. The result is as spiritual as it is cinematic. "I Send You This Place" premieres in Cincinnati Nov. 29 at the Emery Theatre.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, City Building, Film, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Talent

Clifton, Uptown, Over-the-Rhine

'That Cortnie girl' adds voice to feminist perspectives

Sarah Coressel Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Cortnie Owens wants to make a difference. Whether she's in a class at UC, working on social media for the Women's Center on campus or writing on her own blog, the young feminist preaches the power of positive body acceptance.

Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Food, Health + Wellness, Move to Cincinnati, Philanthropy, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Talent

Clifton, Uptown

Chicks in the city: a snapshot of sustainable urban living

Elese Daniel Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Boxed in the backyard of a stucco Northside home, 72 toes claw through straw and shredded compost. Nine clucking chickens are cooped up in chicken-wire-wrapped wood beams. Welcome to Chris Lamkin's world.

Cincinnati, City Building, Food, Green, Quality of Life, Sustainability

Clifton, Northside, Uptown

From the CR: Bats

Brian Barker Tuesday, October 16, 2012

In honor of the season, Soapbox once again partners with the acclaimed literary journal The Cincinnati Review to offer you a tasty tidbit of poetry. Enjoy Brian Barker's "Bats," and read why CR editors fell under its spell.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, Higher Education, Talent

Clifton, Uptown

My Soapbox: Craig Vogel, University of Cincinnati

Chris Graves Tuesday, October 09, 2012

What do machines that make frozen margaritas, OXO Good Grips and the entrepreneurs on Main Street have in common? According to UC's design guru Craig Vogel, two very important things: Opportunity and innovation. Vogel shares his thoughts on Cincinnati and what companies need to do to “get it right.”

Branding + Design, Cincinnati, City Building, Consumer Products, Consumer Research, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Research + Innovation, Talent

Clifton, Corryville, Uptown

Stairways to stories: Students trace steps of history

Keith Rutowski Tuesday, October 02, 2012

NKU undergrads Shane Winslow and Andrew Boehringer began a labor of love by climbing dozens of Cincinnati's public staircases every week. Now they're writing a book about those steps, many of which led from downtown to the city's first suburbs. These modern history detectives see them as keys that unlock important stories of the city's past.

Architecture, Cincinnati, City Building, Higher Education, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Reuse / Rebuild, Talent, Transportation

Clifton, Mt. Auburn / Prospect Hill, Mt. Adams, Price Hill / Covedale, Downtown, Uptown, Over-the-Rhine

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