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Pleasant Ridge / Kennedy Heights
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With a combination of niche shops and restaurants as well as strong community roots and a solid housing stock, Pleasant Ridge has come into its own over the past few years as more and more people realize the benefits this diverse gem of a neighborhood can provide. A burgeoning arts district is taking hold with collaboration from neighboring communities and recent business and education development projects.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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First ring suburbs strive to increase appeal in today’s hot real estate market
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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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NKY thrives
Exposure: FotoFocus Biennial lifts up local artists and gives community unlimited access
Eliza Bobonick
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Soapbox pilots Voices of Youth project with CPS Summer Scholars
Liz McEwan
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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Dog walking: Twin teens pursue first moneymaking venture
Lorraine Williamson
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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Cincinnati's regional transit system improves with collaboration focused on inclusivity
Soapbox Staff
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Notes From Ukraine: How one exchange student changed the lives of a local family
Jessica Esemplare
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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Two esteemed dancers lead program at KHAC
Connie Springer
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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Argos Natural Pet Food feeds and treats Queen City dogs and cats
Jessica Esemplare
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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How do you solve a problem like Shroder? The KHDC is working towards a resolution
Jessica Esemplare
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honoring those wo have lost their lives to violence
Kareem A. Simpson
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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Critical Race Theory is not, in fact, theoretical
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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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How Golf Manor kept community connections during the pandemic
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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Go Golf Manor: Community organizers bring First Fridays to the village
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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“A Celebration of the Harlem Renaissance”: acknowledging the legacy of the Black cultural revival
Liz McEwan
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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Making peace in Pleasant Ridge: One pastor’s journey to save a progressive church
Jessica Esemplare
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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What happens here: Conversations. Connections. Community.
Jessica Esemplare
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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Artists become innovators during the pandemic
Connie Springer
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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Volunteers, signatures needed for affordable housing trust fund
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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New establishments are filling in holes in the Pleasant Ridge business district
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While seasoned staples have kept the Pleasant Ridge business district afloat, the strip of Montgomery at Ridge Road with its vacant buildings has remained somewhat sleepy.
Photo: Nine Giant Brewing recently celebrated its one-year anniversary in Pleasant Ridge.
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The Overlook Lodge named one of the best bars in the country
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Playboy recently named The Overlook Lodge one of the 50 best bars in the United States.
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Rev. Derek Terry will host a vigil for transgender people who were violently killed this year.
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Installing a free neighborhood food pantry.
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Hollie J. Nesbitt will teach aerial yoga at Hello Sunshine.
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