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A sunny spring day at Banklick Creek, at Independence Station Road in Independence.

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From toilets to lazy lawn care, a local nonprofit works to protect a Northern Kentucky watershed

Jessica BozsanTuesday, December 19, 2023

$325K in grant money was recently awarded to fund essential septic system repairs.

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Veterans dream big with first coffee shop and plans for a second one

Kareem A. SimpsonTuesday, December 19, 2023

A entrepreneur returned to the neighborhood where she was raised to open a coffee shop.

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The Hidden Chapter Bookstore owner, Dave Mulcahy, Owner Dave Mulcahy in his “casual” attire.

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The inspiring true story behind a new bookstore in Fort Thomas, KY

Jessica BozsanTuesday, December 19, 2023

A cozy COVID-era home library in a spare room manifested a brick-and-mortar fairytale realm on the avenue.

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Despite controversies, mayor's courts are fixtures of small-town justice

David HolthausTuesday, December 5, 2023

Ohio is one of only two states with mayor's courts, whose origins date to 19th century Cincinnati.

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Kiplington homeowner's association shared amenities.

Stable homes, stable communities

Steve AustTuesday, December 5, 2023

Mt. Airy navigates several hurdles to improve owners’ and renter’s quality of life.

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A Price Hill-based bank achieves a community milestone

David HolthausTuesday, December 5, 2023

It is the first bank in Cincinnati to be named a minority depository institution.

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(l to r) On stage: Emilio Estevez and Kristin Erwin Schlotman

Next up from Kristen Erwin Schlotman, who runs the agency created to draw moviemakers to town

Margaret A. McGurkTuesday, December 5, 2023

The last few years brought profound changes to the business of making moving pictures.

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Patrons socialize during happy hour at Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge.

A holiday tour of Over-the-Rhine

Liz McEwanTuesday, November 21, 2023

While this list is in no way exhaustive, consider these suggestions if you’re getting to know the neighborhood again, or for the first time.

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The big job of elder support: Mitigating isolation and loneliness for senior citizens

Steve AustTuesday, November 21, 2023

Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly fosters connections among societal elders through everyday acts of inclusion and compassion.

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Small business owners learn the latest technologies to advance their business.

Tech and business go hand-in-hand at Nitro! bootcamp

Miyah ByrdTuesday, November 21, 2023

The goal of NITRO is to equip small businesses with technology tools and guide them onto a path to $1M in revenue or more.

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Moviemaking competition returns with more time to write and produce entries

Margaret A. McGurkTuesday, November 21, 2023

The extended writing and production period is meant to allow time to develop better stories.

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Handmade, artisanal gifts available at Showcase of Arts in a restored barn

Jessica BozsanTuesday, November 21, 2023

Nearly 40 vendors will have booths at the two-day weekend event.

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Yard & Company's growth results in move to newly designed location in OTR

David HolthausTuesday, November 21, 2023

The space was designed by Cincinnati-based design firm Otherwhere, the group responsible for the buildout of Somerset OTR.

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A rendering of the interior entryway to the new Forest Park library.

A new library will serve as community gathering space and a spark for further development

David HolthausTuesday, November 7, 2023

Forest Park's ambitious redevelopment plans got a jump start from an unlikely source – the library.

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Creating a warm business climate is key to Mt. Airy’s growth

Steve AustTuesday, November 7, 2023

Members of economic-development organization, Mt. Airy CURE, discuss challenges, priorities, and opportunities to deliver what the community wants and needs.

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Thomas More launches Dyslexia Institute, first of several education initiatives

David HolthausTuesday, November 7, 2023

The university plans to introduce new programs and scholarships in its School of Education over the next four to five years.

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Women in Architecture panelists top l to r: Emily Lubbers, Ashley Pinkard. Bottom l to r: Moderator Sarah Kleiner and panelists Heather Wehby, Neena Jud,

Women in Architecture: An Architecture Matters panel discussion on November 15

Julie CarpenterTuesday, November 7, 2023

Architects with varied backgrounds and experiences will discuss why it's important women are represented in the profession and what's being done to address barriers.

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