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Cincinnati leaders get ready for World Choir Games

The Plain Dealer Tuesday, June 19, 2012

City officials are trying to make sure Cincinnati will be welcoming, informative and safe as they prepare to host the World Choir Games next month in an event expected to draw tens of thousands of people from around the globe to southwest Ohio.

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Cincinnati Council looking to create re-entry task force

WVXU.Org Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Cincinnati Council could vote this week to set up a task force to study re-entry services for ex-offenders. The Public Safety Committee approved the idea last week.

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Federal Court strikes down UC's tiny free speech zone

Huffington Post Tuesday, June 19, 2012

One thing's for sure: The University of Cincinnati can't say it never saw this week's big courtroom win for student speech rights coming.

That's because back in March, my organization, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, published a list of the 12 worst colleges for free speech in the nation, and UC was right at the top of our list.

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Gina Oliver named new head lacrosse coach at UC

Laxpower.com Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Gina Oliver, an assistant coach at Duquesne University and United States Women's National Team member, was named head lacrosse coach at the University of Cincinnati, Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced Friday.

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Graeter's makes list of top ice creams in the US

USNews.com Tuesday, June 12, 2012

U.S. News & World Report ranks Cincinnati's own Graeter's Ice Cream as the sixth best ice cream in the country. In addtion to praising the sweet stuff's French Pot swirling process, the national publication cites black raspberry chip as favorite flavor.

Spoiler alert: Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream, of Columbus, Ohio, ranked number one overall. Find Jeni's locally at both Melt and Picnic and Pantry in Northside.

See the full list here.

Cincinnati comes back to its shoreline

New York Times Tuesday, June 12, 2012

A shout-out from The New York Times!

The shoreline of this Ohio River city, which in the 19th century hummed with 30 steamboat visits a day but faded in the 20th as pollution and industrial disinvestment pushed people and businesses inland, is emerging again as a hub of civic and economic vitality.

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Five reasons to put the Queen City on your travel list

Lonely Planet Tuesday, June 12, 2012

The selling points may not be beaches or sky-high geysers, but Cincy does have the mojo. Here are 5 reasons why you should add Cincinnati to your US travel list, including the American Sign Museum.

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Five reasons why Cincinnati is THE place for startup ventures

Techli Tuesday, June 12, 2012

As an ambitious entrepreneur interested in heading a startup venture, it is important to select the right city to foster your success. While many may assume that Silicon Valley is the only place to be if you want to get noticed and attract investment, the fact is that incredible investment opportunities are readily available elsewhere. What’s more, you may find that a city you hadn’t previously thought of offers an even better opportunity than you imagined. The case for Cincinnati, Ohio can be made with five points.

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Cincinnati Museum salutes leading African American talent

Columbus Dispatch Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Cincinnati Art Museum features an exhibit of one of the first black American artists to gain an international reputation, Henry Ossawa Tanner.

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Ohio Innocence Project, at UC, promotes history of exoneration

USA Today Tuesday, June 05, 2012

More than 2,000 people in America in the past 23 years have been exonerated for serious crimes, according to a blog set up by Mark Godsey, professor at the University of Cincinnati School of Law and director of the Ohio Innocence Project and the Center for the Global Study of Wrongful Conviction.

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Cincinnati makes list of top riverfront towns

Fox News Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Cincinnati has taken an especially hands-on approach to reclaiming its waterfront, clearing a path through old highways and industrial parks. This fall, it's slated to open the first phase of a $120 million, 45-acre riverfront park at its center.

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Venture For America founder named one of most creative people in business

Fast Company Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Andrew Yang named one of Fast Company's 100 most creative people on business for his work with Venture for America. Cincinnati was chosen as one of VFA's first cities.

See the full list here and read Soapbox's Q&A with Yang here.

Cincinnati fights its way back into hearts of hip, trendy

Cleveland.com Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Cincinnati has always done an impressive job of mixing past and present -- its most popular attractions are updated versions of places that have drawn visitors for years, including the Museum Center in historic Union Terminal and Fountain Square, which on warm summer nights is crammed with people.

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Getting it right in the Queen City

The Architects Newspaper Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Meet Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory. His mid-sized city is currently engaged in building three important, interconnected urban projects, which could bring a real spark to downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. One project will create a new mixed-use neighborhood in between the city’s riverfront stadiums, along with a generous new waterfront park.

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Daily Candy names ChoreMonster app of the day

Daily Candy Tuesday, May 22, 2012

You play the do-you-want-dessert card to get your little excuse-maker to help around the house.

When he starts to call your bluff, look to ChoreMonster. The free web-based tool (soon to be released as iPhone and iPad apps) motivates kids to do everything from clean their bedrooms to feed the dog with interactive checklists and graphics.

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