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A township invests in its suburban 'downtown' to keep it vital

David HolthausTuesday, March 11, 2025

Springfield Township transformed an abandoned '60s-era community hub into a new gathering place.

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NKY thrives

Gateway grads find fulfilling careers at growing Northern Kentucky tech companies

Sydney MurrayTuesday, March 11, 2025

There are many paths to higher education, and for students who don’t pursue it right after high school, they might need more flexibility to obtain their degree.

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It’s not so bad to be stuck in the middle with AI

Jessica BozsanTuesday, March 11, 2025

For Jorge Perez, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, and an early ChatGPT adopter, it all started with an agent named Yasmin.

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IFF's community development in Fort Wayne

Sarah SpohnMonday, March 10, 2025

"Fort Wayne has a rich philanthropic community, a very engaged city that understands that it won’t be just one avenue to success.” - Amandula Anderson

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Stankovich is a semifinalist in the Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service category.

Coming Clean: 5 questions with James Beard semifinalist Mike Stankovich

Kate HaroldThursday, February 27, 2025

His recipe for success? Making sure the experience is about whoever is eating or drinking it.

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Power to the people: Neighborhoods flex their civic muscles to bring about change

David HolthausTuesday, February 25, 2025

Neighborhood groups are working to shift power back to people who have historically been forgotten, marginalized, and ignored over the years.

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NKY thrives

Boone Conservancy’s largest acquisition will preserve a riverfront ecosystem

Steve AustTuesday, February 25, 2025

Consensus-building brought together a public-private partnership to preserve a tract that's been on the conservation radar for years.

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How an unused dental chair sparked an inclusive clinic at a Cleveland juvenile detention center

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 25, 2025

MedWish Medworks turned an unused dental chair into pop-up dentistry for youth at the Cuyahoga Juvenile Detention Center to care for long-neglected health needs.

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This whimsical sculpture (which was performance art for the public opening event) is monikered “Miss Read.” Built by Covington artist Stacey Vest, the artwork adds a playful air to the Mercantile’s upstairs space.

A renovation and expansion for a 189-year-old Cincinnati treasure

Steve AustTuesday, February 25, 2025

The Mercantile Library's extensive $5 million refit nearly doubles the library's footprint.

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Power and purpose: The leadership of Dr. Kareem Moncree-Moffett and Ramona Malone

Kareem A. SimpsonTuesday, February 25, 2025

They don’t run daily school operations, but their influence is undeniable.

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What happens when a cornerstone restaurant closes in a small town?

David HolthausTuesday, February 11, 2025

No community was more affected by the closure of Frisch's restaurants than the village of Fairfax.

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Students at Middletown HS and the other high schools located within the city will benefit from the Miami Middletown Rising scholarship. Studies demonstrate that cities with higher concentrations of college graduates enjoy greater quality of life.

Onward Ho! Middletown Towne Mall rebirth, redesigned firehouses and free college tuition

Steve AustTuesday, February 11, 2025

A trio of projects reflects the Middie City’s 2.0 evolution.

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Taft Museum of Art announces the 2025 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence: Rich Robbins

Kareem A. SimpsonTuesday, February 11, 2025

“Rich Robbins exemplifies the spirit of creativity and community engagement that is essential for this program,” - Daphney Thomas, Duncanson Society member.

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Making relationships work

Steve AustTuesday, February 11, 2025

Local therapists encourage communication skills for building connections with significant others.

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Local AI consultant and digital agency owner Kendra Ramirez.

When it comes to AI, the little guy (finally) has an advantage

Jessica BozsanTuesday, February 11, 2025

With zero red tape and no budget, an individual employee can simply log in to a multi-purpose AI tool and be off to the races.

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Why does one small town struggle while its neighbors thrive? The answers date back years

David HolthausTuesday, January 28, 2025

While much of the county surrounding it is thriving, the village of Bethel hasn't necessarily benefitted. It's not alone. Many tri-state neighborhoods lack resiliency.

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OTR developer 8K is honing an engaged approach to revitalize communities

Steve AustTuesday, January 28, 2025

If there’s a century-old, overlooked commercial property with viable possibilities to improve a residential neighborhood; that’s where you’ll find 8K methodically digging in.

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Inclusive dentistry: Transforming access for patients with disabilities

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 28, 2025

Three Centers for Inclusive Dentistry in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio use specialized training, sensory-friendly tools, and tailored approaches to provide accessible dental care for all patients.

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