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NKU Six @ Six lecture series showcasing Appalachian arts, culture and talent

With success in its previous Six @ Six interactive lecture series, which began in 2010, Northern Kentucky University’s Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement is bringing forth its next series, Appalachia: An American Story.

Bad Girl Ventures, now Aviatra Accelerators, is rebranding to build on successes.
Two of Cincinnati’s startup incubators announce changes

The seven-year itch usually implies a level of unhappiness or dissatisfaction, but for two Cincinnati startup accelerator programs, turning seven has inspired exciting and positive changes.

After public voting, Newport Aquarium named 6th best in country

After a public voting process, Newport Aquarium lands in the sixth spot on USA Today's list of top 10 aquariums.

Cincinnatians enjoying Opening Day for Trails in 2016.
Tri-State Trails inviting all to area trails opening day

This weekend is Opening Day for Trails, which encourages participants to walk, hike or bike their ways throughout Greater Cincinnati.

Travel + Leisure encourages visitors to take a ride on the streetcar.
Travel + Leisure plans perfect three-day weekend in Cincinnati

Travel + Leisure lays out three days of must-sees, must-dos and must-eats for tourists in Cincinnati, including exploring spots in downtown, Over-the-Rhine and Northern Kentucky.

Braxton quickly became a Covington staple upon opening its taproom at W. 7th St. in 2014.
Braxton Brewery announces second NKY location at former Ei8ht Ball space

On its second anniversary, Covington-based Braxton Brewery announced that it will expand to a second location at the Party Source in Bellevue.

CVG continues to draw national attention

Even though CVG has only one terminal, it's growing. It recently attracted new airlines and new flights, and now it's on the list of top 100 airports in the world.

Second Sight has big plans for its future, including ramping up production so as to be included on the Bourbon Trail.
Second Sight Spirits looking forward to new products, expansion and the Bourbon Trail

Second Sight Spirits opened in 2015, but they've already expanded to meet demand. Founders Rick Couch and Carus Waggoner have big plans in the works to hopefully add Second Sight to the Bourbon Trail.

Who says print is dead? Literary culture alive and well in Cincy bookstores

Greater Cincinnati celebrates its long history as home to a wealth of independent bookstores, each occupying a special place in the hearts of readers across the region.

Circus Mojo owner Paul Miller is taking community involvement one step further with his brewery, Bircus.
Bircus Brewing serves first beer, focuses on community partnership

Paul Miller, a local clown, is taking major steps to rejuvenate and nurture Ludlow's business interests, and he’s not joking around.

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