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Lincoln Heights: Moving beyond the past to a hopeful future

A history of disinvestment and institutional racism has meant challenges for Lincoln Heights since it was founded. But a window of opportunity is open that can move the community forward. 

Feature Story Household books list

Edenesque Walnut Hills is the right location and right choice for a bookstore for the ages

Household Books is a new bookstore and literary venue that focuses on culture, engagement, and community outreach.

Longform This is Mondragon

The trip to Mondragon: Home of the world’s largest co-op

The delegation from Cincinnati and Dayton came back with clear next steps on how they want to bring work-ownership to the next level in southwest Ohio.  

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Preserving the City: Important sites of Black history need attention to keep their stories alive

Preserving sites of Black history, and raising awareness of them, has become more urgent as the pressures of commercial development increase, the city and the nation wrestle with the legacy of their racial histories, and racial antagonism continues to taint our public life and politics.  

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Greenhills: A New Deal historic landmark strives to attract new residents with community and safety

Eighty-five years after its settlement, Greenhills is trying to balance its historic legacy with the changing tastes and demands of 21st century America.

Feature Story An actual opening is expected later this month after the clinic receives its final certificate of occupancy.

Samaritan Car Care Clinic scales up Covington operation to help low-income drivers

The Samaritan garage is an answer to a pastor’s directive and a community need as a regional economic development strategy to support transportation.

Feature Story O'neal-Turner decided to paint again and focused on painting youth during the COVID pandemic.

Artist and founding director Toilynn O'Neal-Turner leads ROMAC's preservation and transformation

A native of Cincinnati, O’Neal-Turner was born into a family who existed where art and community intersected.

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City of Agriculture: An old, urban factory is now a site for high-tech farming

One of 80 Acres’ first efforts at controlled-environment agriculture is a consummate example of how old, urban, industrial sites can be transformed into new, viable uses.

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Hamilton County voters elected a next generation to lead in key roles

Next gen leaders Crowley, Kelly, Parikh, and Schiller stress technology and cooperation for transformative times.

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After East Palestine, local leaders ask: Are we ready for a disaster like that?

For the towns, cities, villages, and townships around Greater Cincinnati, preparing for and responding to disasters is a priority, often accomplished with limited means.

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