Featured Stories

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

Raw music in a digital age: Young Heirlooms find beauty in folk traditions

Andrew Welsh Tuesday, April 23, 2013

After years of work and an expansive list of side jobs, Christopher Robinson and Kelly Fine illustrate the value of dedication to their music with the release of the first Young Heirlooms' studio album, a self-titled collection born and brought to life in Cincinnati.

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

Oakley

Bridging the gap: Enjoy the Arts streamlines path to arts patronage

Andrew Welsh Tuesday, April 16, 2013

In its 32^nd year, Enjoy the Arts may be older than most of its target audience members, but its new website doesn’t show it. With a fresh look and a new approach to its high-value services, the audience-growing nonprofit is planting serious roots in the digital age with some help from local startups.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Move to Cincinnati, Non-Profit, Northern Kentucky, Quality of Life, Talent

Northern Kentucky, Downtown, Over-the-Rhine

Shades of Grayscale: historic brewery revives to showcase local culture, spirits

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, April 16, 2013

On the site where the first brewery in Over-the-Rhine began operating in 1829, a new generation of artisans is redefining the boundaries of the historic neighborhood’s 21^st century renaissance.

Architecture, Arts + Culture, Branding + Design, Cincinnati, City Building, Entrepreneurship, Move to Cincinnati, Philanthropy, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Research + Innovation, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability, Talent

Over-the-Rhine

Flights of fancy: A toast to OTR wine bars

Andrew Welsh Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Wine purveyors in Over the Rhine share "a community of love and attention," says Joanna Argus, joint owner of 1215 Coffee Lab & Wine Bar. As that community grows, Soapbox's Andrew Welsh tours what aficionados have dubbed "Wine" Street and beyond.

Cincinnati, City Building, Entrepreneurship, Food, Move to Cincinnati, Talent

Over-the-Rhine

My Soapbox: Chase Whiteside, New Left Media

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Chase Whiteside wasn't setting out to start a YouTube sensation. But when he and filmmaking partner Erick Stoll documented a Tea Party rally in Washington, they started a documentary-making partnership that has now taken root in Cincinnati. He shares his love of film and his hatred of the Internet with Soapbox's Elissa Yancey.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Film, Move to Cincinnati, Talent

Over-the-Rhine

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: David Le, Pho Lang Thang group

Caitlin Koenig Tuesday, April 02, 2013

David Le and his restauranteur partners want to make Cincinnati an easy place for Asian Americans to live—and eat. Through Pho Lang Thang and Quan Hapa, he's sharing familiar recipes, with a healthy dose of culture, to an ever-growing fan base. He chats with Soapbox about his inspiration, his strategies and his goals for the future.

Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Food, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Talent

Over-the-Rhine

From Guatemala with love: Deeper Roots partners with growers for richer roasts

Robin Donovan Tuesday, April 02, 2013

What do a dairy barn in Mt. Healthy and this year's TED conference have in common? A shared love of top-quality coffee from a Guatemalan village that locals know thanks to relationships nurtured with Deeper Roots, a local roasting company and coffee consultancy.

Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Jobs, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Research + Innovation, Sustainability, Talent

Clifton, College Hill, Downtown, Over-the-Rhine

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

Bayer Becker symposium awakens Cincinnati neighborhoods

Caitlin Koenig Tuesday, March 26, 2013

The Urban Awakenings series looks at redevelopment projects in four Cincinnati neighborhoods—Walnut Hills, Northside, Over-the-Rhine and East Price Hill—that are focusing on revitalization, and what developers can do to help.

Architecture, Cincinnati, City Building, Move to Cincinnati, Non-Profit, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Reuse / Rebuild

Price Hill / Covedale, Northside, Walnut Hills / East Walnut Hills / O'Bryonville, Over-the-Rhine

My Soapbox: Janelle Hopper, Contemporary Arts Center

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Janelle Hopper, public programs manager at the Contemporary Arts Center, takes a holistic approach to connecting the community with art. In her three years on the job, she's showcased eclectic guests, from the Smithsonian's new media strategist to Sigur Ros. She shares her goals, her insights and her passions with Soapbox.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Film, Move to Cincinnati, Non-Profit, Research + Innovation, Talent

Downtown

From cradle to career, creating new cycles of success

Jessica Noll-Korczyk Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Whether she is downtown in the offices of Strive or coaching track at Clark Montessori, Nia Williams understands the power of a challenging, encouraging mentor. Without hers, she says, she wouldn't be where she is today.

Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Education + Learning, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Research + Innovation, Talent

Downtown, Hyde Park

Brunch bunch: crowds hungry for fresh choices by city's chefs

Andrew Welsh Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Cincinnati's brunch scene is sizzling with creative dishes baked from scratch by the region's top chefs. Their ever-changing menus range from the ridiculous�crispy pork and shrimp fried rice with a fried egg and Flamin' Hot Cheetos�to the sublime�try French toast with Rogue Mocha Porter maple syrup.

Cincinnati, City Building, Entrepreneurship, Food, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Talent

Northside, Over-the-Rhine, Bellevue

On OFFF: Designers that will blow you away

Scott Beseler Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Even if you didn't get a chance to attend the sold-out OFFF event hosted by the Contemporary Arts Center, you can still experience the mind-blowing designers' work from the comfort of your computer. Slideshow by Soapbox's own mind-blowing photographer, Scott Beseler.

Arts + Culture, Brand Hub, Branding + Design, Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Move to Cincinnati, Research + Innovation, Talent

Downtown