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Tradition meets technology at Cincinnati International Wine Festival
New CIWF app technology helps attendees discover wines and engage more deeply with the event.
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What does a neighborhood look like when it controls its future?
People who feel their voice matters are healthier and empowered. As divisions nationally appear to become deeper, this series, part of the larger Health Justice in Action project, examines efforts to make voices heard and improve community connections.
Region’s response to health care for the homeless population is strengthened
Center for Respite Care secures permanent home with purchase of former Uptown Arts Building.
Health equity, representation drive Detroit dentist’s mission
Once inspired by a high school mentor, Dr. Michele Bloxson now advances health equity through public dentistry and trauma-informed care.
Trans Empowerment Network is building infrastructure where formal systems often fall short
Trans mutual aid is not a substitute for public services, nor is it charity. It is a practice rooted in shared responsibility, relationships and trust.
Tradition meets technology at Cincinnati International Wine Festival
New CIWF app technology helps attendees discover wines and engage more deeply with the event.
Adopt A Class introduces elementary school students to careers at leading Northern Kentucky life sciences, IT companies
Program initiates pipeline for future employees in advanced manufacturing, information technology, supply chain and biosciences.
A labor shortage is hitting Cincinnati. These nonprofit groups are responding with inclusion.
Three organizations demonstrate the lesson that employment that lasts does not begin at the moment of hire. It begins earlier with time, structure and intention.
She helped Haitians settle into Springfield. Now she wonders if it’s safer for them to leave.
Inside a Haitian grocery store, Margery Koveleski — a “manman” to many — and her daughter Laura help their clients navigate uncertain futures as an immigration crackdown dismantles legal pathways to stay in the country.
Growing pains: How small farms persist despite big obstacles
When more than half of the small farms in the country are losing money, why would any sound-minded person choose the agricultural path?
Cheers to the sober life
Whether you’re all in on NA or a sober-curious beginner, our guide will help you order with confidence to match your tastes and your mood.
Building startups at UC: Inside the 1819 Innovation Hub where students are turning ideas into companies
With support from the Venture Lab and a growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, classroom ideas grow into real businesses.
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