Gary Kessler

l.to r.: Kathryne Gardette, Baba Charles Miller, and Gary Dangel at Caffé Vivace Gary Kessler

Walnut Hills / E. Walnut Hills

Walnut Hills was the first Cincinnati neighborhood to participate in Soapbox's On the Ground series, an embedded journalism approach to learn what's happening in the underrepresenting neighborhoods that are being transformed. Stories covered everything from business and community development, arts and culture and education to health and wellness, crime and food insecurity. A community newsroom was held at Caffé Vivace hosted by the champion of 45206, Kathryn Gardette.

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Bengals tailgating sparks idea for new nonprofit

Brittany YorkSaturday, July 26, 2014

Unique shopping model benefits nonprofits

Brittany YorkSaturday, July 26, 2014

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Findlay Market neighborhood farm stands offer food and friendship

Julie MurrayMonday, July 21, 2014

ArtWalks bring temporary public art to communities

Caitlin KoenigFriday, July 18, 2014

Cincy Summer Streets brings car-free fun to Walnut Hills, Northside

Caitlin KoenigFriday, July 18, 2014

THRIVE development grant to bring businesses to Peebles' Corner

Caitlin KoenigThursday, July 3, 2014

ArtsWave gives $45,000 to five Place Matters neighborhoods

Caitlin KoenigThursday, May 29, 2014

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Alleys become pathways to urban revitalization

Eric PetersonTuesday, April 22, 2014

Local small biz owners launch app to increase charitable giving

Monday, April 21, 2014

Meet neighbors, fund community-based ideas at Cincinnati SOUP

Monday, April 14, 2014

Ten tri-state schools named Most Challenging High Schools in US

Monday, April 14, 2014

Source: The Washington Post

Walnut Hills' Five Point Alley event encourages community input

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Cincinnati Preservation Collective creating framework to save historic buildings

Monday, March 17, 2014

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Neighborhood improvement: The 90-day plan

Caitlin Koenig Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Nourish Yourself offers healthy, home-cooked meals to busy clients

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

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Speaking for the trees: Campaign aims to avert canopy-loss crisis

Brittany YorkTuesday, February 18, 2014

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Original Soapbox series tells story of what's reshaping Cincinnati's neighborhoods

Sarah WhitmanTuesday, February 11, 2014

From empathy to advocacy after SNAP challenge

Friday, January 31, 2014

Neighborhood Enhancement Program aims to improve Cincinnati quality of life

Friday, January 31, 2014

Cincinnati Children's plans to reopen Harrison health center

Thursday, January 23, 2014

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Walnut Hills / E. Walnut Hills Highlights

ArtWorks initiated a $12 million capital campaign to purchase its new facility and create a reserve for its upkeep. Houston noted that buying instead of leasing its home will save approximately $100,000 a year. Gary Kessler

On the Ground signs off, looks to new chapter for Walnut Hills Read Article

Soapbox wraps up its On The Ground embedded journalism series in Walnut Hills with a community celebration March 23 at the newly revitalized site of the historic Baldwin Piano Company.

Photo: The $100 million redevelopment of the historic Baldwin building began in 2015. Scott Beseler

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Walnut Hills reimagines future of food security in wake of Kroger departure Read Article

Kroger will exit Walnut Hills next month, leaving a sizable gap in the community's food resources. Soapbox looks at what neighborhood leaders are doing, both short- and long-term, to address the issue.

Photo: WHRF board president Christina Brown (right) weighs in with other residents at a recent town hall. Provided

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On The Ground: Walnut Hills welcomes new era for crime prevention and increased safety Read Article

Thanks to the hard work of residents and community organizers in recent years, Walnut Hills has become a much safer place to live. Now, cooperation between residents, law enforcement and public leaders will be key in sustaining momentum and moving that vision into the future.