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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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New deli in Pleasant Ridge will bring the retro vibe, starting with Dec. 20 preview event
Caitlin Koenig
Friday, December 11, 2015
"Fuel the Fire" lets projects pitch to audience for funding
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Monday, October 12, 2015
Overlook Lodge to add to business rejuvenation in Pleasant Ridge
Caitlin Koenig
Monday, September 14, 2015
Arts Center ready to "Raise the Heights" with grand opening of new space
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Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Several local food truck owners taking next step and opening storefronts
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Thursday, July 30, 2015
Public Library preps student readers for All-Star summer
Brittany York
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Cincinnati Development Fund adds nonprofit loan program to redevelopment efforts
Caitlin Koenig
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
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Soapdish: Cincinnati Neighborhood Summit tries to erase boundaries, promote partnerships
Casey Coston
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Craft beer & community development on WVXU
Friday, March 6, 2015
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Soapbox Speaker Series: Nine Giant, Rhinegeist, Wiedemann's on Craft Beer As Community Development
John Fox
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
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Neighborhood Heroes: Working behind the scenes in Pleasant Ridge
Holly End
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Feature Story
Soapdish: A taproom tourist surveys Cincinnati's craft beer options
Casey Coston
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Formerly blighted corner is harbinger of Pleasant Ridge redevelopment
Caitlin Koenig
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Nine Giant to expand local craft beer growth into Pleasant Ridge
Caitlin Koenig
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
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Get Smart: Women Helping Women's Sunday Salons are a win for everyone
John Fox
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
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2014: The year in Soapbox images
Scott Beseler
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
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Top Soapbox stories of 2014
John Fox
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
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Meet four locals who are living the dream in Cincinnati
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014
New movie theater concept to offer classics and cocktails
Caitlin Koenig
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
HOME encourages dialogue, shares best practices for stronger communities
Brittany York
Monday, September 8, 2014
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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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