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Three organizations merge to optimize non-profit support
Beam Center for Nonprofits unifies OneSource, Leadership Council and Social Venture Partners to provide more diverse and efficient service.
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Restoring Sedamsville one historic home at a time
An $8.4 million investment is bringing homeownership and a renewed sense of possibility to one of Cincinnati’s smallest neighborhoods.
StartupCincy Week marks a decade of building Cincinnati’s startup community
The event returns in October with a bigger footprint, more programming, and proof that Cincinnati’s startup ecosystem has grown without losing community-driven spirit.
Cincinnati’s independent film scene enters new chapter with unified Cindependent Festival
Two longtime film festivals are joining forces, bringing together independent filmmaking, accessibility and a broader vision for the city’s film community.
GuardCare partnership brings free healthcare to Ohio Appalachian residents
GuardCare provided free health services to nearly 500 Ohio residents, highlighting both collaborative solutions and persistent gaps in dental care.
Three organizations merge to optimize non-profit support
Beam Center for Nonprofits unifies OneSource, Leadership Council and Social Venture Partners to provide more diverse and efficient service.
Who lives in our communities is changing. Housing needs to change with them.
The housing picture is complicated by changing demographics in the first-ring suburbs.
‘Even the nuns are mad’: Catholic sisters are standing for Haitians outside ICE offices
In Ohio, they’re playing a visible role among religious leaders who have been organizing demonstrations after mostly Springfield-area Haitian residents were summoned to report to immigration enforcement.
Summermusik Festival’s second half features Puerto Rican music, a fan-favorite guitarist and “Sin”cinnati
Music director Eckart Preu welcomes cuatro virtuoso Fabiola Méndez, Victoria Okafor, and chamber rock guitarist Roger Klug to Cincinnati stages.
Non-conventional by design: A new conference puts scaling entrepreneurs at the center
Non-Con brings entrepreneurs, creatives and small business owners together in Northern Kentucky to share practical lessons on growing businesses outside traditional pathways.
Video Why don’t we talk to our neighbors anymore?
In the latest reporter video, data indicates a downward trend for social interactions with neighbors. One Cincinnati neighborhood has a plan to address the issue.
May We Help is solving everyday mobility challenges one person at a time
Three guys named Bill had an idea.
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