Stories

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Once considered country, this town is the fastest-growing city in Hamilton County

David HolthausTuesday, September 9, 2025

Part city, part suburb, part country, Harrison has benefitted from a commodity lacking in many other towns – land.

Longform

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Under one roof: A new home for growth and collaboration

Tina NeyerTuesday, September 9, 2025

From idea to reality, the OneNKY Center shows what’s possible when organizations align around a shared vision.

Development News

Amy Tobin, local author, former host of Q102's "Amy's Table" and founder of Amy Tobin & Co.

Coming Clean: Raise a toast with Amy Tobin, bourbon curator for America’s River Roots

Kate HaroldTuesday, September 9, 2025

Local author and creator of popular food, travel and hospitality events is weaving together experiences that define the river cities, and bourbon’s role in it.

Development News

In-depth conversations at Cindependent educational events such as its Masterclass Series and Deep Dives provide opportunities for aspiring filmmakers to learn about screenplay and production decisions that make good projects memorable.

Cindependent Film Festival mentors and inspires emerging filmmakers

Steve AustTuesday, September 9, 2025

Get up close and personal at programs that fuel filmmakers’ preparation plus an Expo featuring local and national film, video and media-production organizations.

Feature Story

MindPeace prompts rest on a windowsill overlooking downtown Cincinnati. The view is a reminder that most youth will return to the community; the question is how prepared will they be.

In a place built for youth confinement, this space offers calm release

Lorie BakerTuesday, August 26, 2025

Hamilton County Youth Center's new de-escalation space changes the script for juvenile justice.

Development News

Blackberry picking has become a signature late-summer Blooms and Berries event for foodies, bakers, and canners, among others.

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Local fruit orchards adapt to volatile weather and market conditions

Steve AustTuesday, August 26, 2025

The fruits of Blooms and Berries’ labor include strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and pumpkins.

Longform

Lynda Gregorini, dental hygienist and founder of U.P. Superior Smiles.

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Childhood exam motivates dental hygienist who cares for rural kids

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 25, 2025

Inspired by a school nurse, Lynda Gregorini now provides dental care and career mentoring to students in rural Michigan schools.

Feature Story

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Grow your own: These food desert neighborhoods act to bring healthy fare to their communities

David HolthausTuesday, August 19, 2025

Efforts to improve access to healthy food is good for health, builds civic muscle, and strengthens neighborhood connections.

Feature Story

City green-lighted project may tip scales for developers citywide

Steve AustTuesday, August 19, 2025

Save Our Neighborhoods advocates for a broader, unified push for collaborative, inclusive planning and development for all 52 Cincinnati neighborhoods.

Development News

Kathy Wade is an acclaimed jazz vocalist and co-founder of Learning Through Art, Inc.

Coming Clean: Kathy Wade debuts educational art experience at America’s River Roots

Kareem A. SimpsonTuesday, August 19, 2025

The Emmy award-winning singer and educator’s festival project traces migration through America’s waterways exploring African, Cajun, and Indigenous musical traditions.

Development News

A large crowd awaits last year’s Record Store Day at Jet Age.

How ‘90s music roots influence Cincy’s music scene today

Jessica BozsanTuesday, August 19, 2025

Indie record stores, small and large venues for live music, streaming radio and a rock & read book club carry on to satisfy eclectic tastes.

Feature Story

Nathan Bundy, Greenacres Foundation’s garden site supervisor, cultivates green beans at the Indian Hill location.

Local vegetable growers embrace different business models but share similar commitment

Steve AustTuesday, August 12, 2025

We looked at three local growers to learn about their operations and how they reach customers.

Innovation News

Helen Smith moved her upholstery shop from Northside to Lockland.

Soapbox recognized for excellence in journalism from three Ohio professional groups

Patrice WatsonTuesday, August 12, 2025

Writers David Holthaus, Kareem A. Simpson and photographers Joe Simon and Natalie Grilli honored in six categories for 2024 work.

Longform

NEOMED launches dental program to improve statewide oral health access

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 11, 2025

NEOMED's new Bitonte College of Dentistry will embed dental students in Ohio communities to improve access and address shortages in rural and urban oral health care.

Feature Story

Out with the old: A village makes way for new housing, retail, and residents

David HolthausTuesday, August 5, 2025

After years of planning, the village leveled acres of tired retail space in the heart of the community, making way for a fresh start.

Development News

Volunteers tend to the Harriet Beecher Stowe House gardens, where native plants are being reintroduced to restore ecological and historical memory.

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Where memory grows: Volunteers unearth history and healing at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House

Lorie BakerTuesday, August 5, 2025

“This kind of work isn’t symbolic - it’s tangible and necessary,” says gardener and volunteer Sarah, from Greenfaith Guardians.

Development News

Ohio EPA grant begins effort to remove 'forever chemicals' from Loveland water

David HolthausTuesday, August 5, 2025

The funding allows the city to move forward with engineering and design work needed to remove PFAS from its water system.

Development News

10 ways to give your kids a ‘90s summer

Jessica BozsanTuesday, August 5, 2025

Some millennial parents are embracing a low-key parenting approach for their kids called "feral kid summer."

Longform

Ohio hygienist trains future workforce through outreach role

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 4, 2025

Justin Nance blends teaching and patient care to combat workforce shortages and inspire the next generation of dental hygienists in Ohio.

Longform

How an Indiana hygienist inspires careers, expands access as an industry ambassador

Shandra MartinezTuesday, July 29, 2025

Hali Householder helps recruit future dental hygienists and promotes whole-body health through a pioneering workforce initiative tackling care shortages.

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