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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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Exclusive: The Coffee Exchange of Pleasant Ridge plans to open a drive-thru in an abandoned pony keg
Jessica Esemplare
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Feature Story
Joy Mobile brings Party in the Park to the streets for socially distanced fun
Jessica Esemplare
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Feature Story
The right side of history: How white allies can support people of color
Jessica Esemplare
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Innovation News
High school seniors grieve multiple losses as graduation approaches
Elle DuMont
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Innovation News
Bartering in the time of coronavirus: what neighbors are trading
Jessica Esemplare
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Development News
Ten-year plan: improvements to Cincinnati’s libraries
David Holthaus
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
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Helping communities grow by investing in small businesses
Hillary Copsey
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Innovation News
Saturday morning mindfulness offers a chance for secular meditation
Jennifer Mooney
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Development News
The latest in Pleasant Ridge development: Hello Sunshine Yoga
Jessica Esemplare
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Innovation News
New Leaf Kitchen nurtures children in food insecure communities
Jennifer Mooney
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Feature Story
40 years in the (print) making: Tiger Lily Press perseveres thanks to loyal volunteers and members
Jessica Esemplare
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Feature Story
Cincinnati’s best kept secret: Paddock Hills
David Holthaus
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Innovation News
Community Happens Here: Ruth Anne Wolfe’s innovative new space
Jessica Esemplare
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Innovation News
Innovative education programs are the focus of GCF’s upcoming grants
Erin Pierce
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Development News
Leading Cincinnati's sustainability efforts
Emily Dillingham
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Development News
Aging in place
Jan Angilella
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Feature Story
Ten Year Anniversary Series: one school built a community
Jessica Esemplare
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
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The ABC’s of teaching
Michael Woodson
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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Clarinets to cabinets: Old is new again in thriving reuse economy
Holly End
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Nine Cincy restaurants are experts at the social media game
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
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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.
Gary Kessler
Installing a free neighborhood food pantry.
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Hollie J. Nesbitt will teach aerial yoga at Hello Sunshine.
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