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Waiting to cross the NAMIWalks starting line.

NAMI Southwest Ohio sets $200K goal for annual walk for community mental health

Steve AustTuesday, April 29, 2025

Federal government plans to stop funding for the LGBTQ population 988 support and crisis hotline. NAMI will step up to help fund services for this community.

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Indiana nonprofit’s oral health program reaches 39 states

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 29, 2025

McMillen Health’s Brush program equips families and educators with easy-to-understand oral health tools, transforming access in underserved communities.

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Top row l to r: Andrew Schaub, AIA, Alto Design, and Cynthia Williams, AIA, Cynthia Williams Architect. Bottom row l to r: Rick Meyer, AIA, Meyer Brothers and Sons and Chris Kepes, AIA, Kepes Architecture.

Architecture Matters panel discussion: Refreshing your residence

Julie CarpenterTuesday, April 29, 2025

Amid much talk about new housing, the May Architecture Matters panel discussion features four residential architects making the most of existing homes.

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The bag monster will be visiting Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival.

Our power, our planet: Increasing the number of people entering careers in sustainability sectors

Tina NeyerTuesday, April 22, 2025

Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival launches career fair to bring awareness to green jobs available today.

Development News

The Lloyd Library is poised to make a quantum leap forward with a substantial expansion within its current footprint that will unfold over the next several years.

Lloyd Library expansion and makeover is in the works

Steve AustTuesday, April 22, 2025

“We have been known as a ‘hidden treasure,’ and our goal is to become less hidden to our community,” says Executive Director Patricia Van Skaik.

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Getting there: Without access to transportation, jobs and health can be at risk

David HolthausTuesday, April 22, 2025

Expanded transportation services improve lives for individuals and communities.

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This news story contains two AI-generated images. This feature image was created with Ideogram.

AI adoption is a mindset shift

Jessica BozsanTuesday, April 22, 2025

Invite it to collaborate on whatever you’re doing today. Be it a professional task or a personal endeavor, AI can likely lend a helping hand.

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Coming Clean: 5 questions with Cincinnati poet Manuel Iris

Kate HaroldTuesday, April 22, 2025

Cincinnati is a poetry city, and most people don’t know it. But we are—without hesitation—one of the best poetry cities in the U.S.

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Scott Hackenberg, IFF, speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Rosemary's Babies on March 30, 2025.

How IFF and CDFIs provide tangible investments and grow nonprofits for Cincinnati neighborhoods

Sarah SpohnTuesday, April 15, 2025

When traditional financial markets don’t provide access to capital, nonprofits can struggle to grow. CDFIs have helped organizations level up services and resources.

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'We all need to band together': A former mayor, now a county commissioner, speaks out

David HolthausTuesday, April 8, 2025

Stephanie Summerow Dumas' leadership experience in Hamilton County's first-ring suburbs gives her a unique perspective on their challenges.

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ArtWorks brings original art to every space of its renovated historic home and outdoor ArtPark

Steve AustTuesday, April 8, 2025

Colleen Houston and ArtWorks’ board managed a $12M capital campaign culminating with purchase and renovation of a 3-story building plus the Hannan ArtPark.

Development News

Paul Kroner at Studio Kroner in Cincinnati's Court Street Plaza development area.

Climate change data pushes buttons. Climate change art influences perspective.

Annette Januzzi WickTuesday, April 8, 2025

Paul Kroner has mixed a blend of global artists, scientists, and presenters to prompt thought and action about the environment in multi-disciplinary exhibition All Else Pales 2.

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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jessica Rickert inspires native dentists

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 7, 2025

Jessica Rickert, DDS, the first American Indian female dentist, advocates for oral health equity and inspires Native youth through mentorship and representation.

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A place to call home: How housing impacts health

David HolthausTuesday, March 25, 2025

As the dream of a home of one’s own becomes a stretch for many, the health of families and communities is at risk. Here's what's being done about it.

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Make the most of your existing home. Hit refresh for the not-quite-right spaces.

Julie CarpenterTuesday, March 25, 2025

Remodeling a room, or a house, can feel overwhelming for homeowners. An experienced local architect can help.

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4C For Children helps educate child care providers with safety and wellness best practices.

Nonprofit leader brought a business perspective and focus to her work in the sector

Steve AustTuesday, March 25, 2025

Vanessa Freytag shifted her career path and expanded her capacity to support women’s issues, challenges and job creation.

Innovation News

Girls Health Period celebrated the women of the future during International Women's Day.

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Girls Health Period equips community with menstrual health education and period products

Kate HaroldTuesday, March 25, 2025

A high school intervention specialist created a hygiene closet for students to visit whenever they needed. It was vital research to reveal a widespread issue.

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Mayor Washington at a ribbon cutting event for CoHatch.

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Ron Washington: Covington's first Black mayor breaks barriers and builds community

Kareem A. SimpsonTuesday, March 25, 2025

As the new mayor moves forward, his vision for Covington remains one of unity, equity, and opportunity focused on building a future where everyone has a chance to succeed.

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Doctors expand dental care access for veterans in need

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 24, 2025

Two Michigan veterans care advocates are tackling the critical gap in veterans’ dental care, offering free clinics through grants and sustainable community programs.

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Executive Director Alex Plum at Corner Health Center's clothing closet and food pantry.

Ypsi organizations work to support young immigrants under the new Trump administration

Sarah RiggMonday, March 24, 2025

Many organizations in the greater Ypsilanti area have faced new challenges and developed new strategies to respond to rapid changes affecting young immigrants.

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