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Winterfilm keeps the creative juices flowing for the local filmmaking community

Started as a way to keep local filmmakers engaged during the winter months, Winterfilm is now in its tenth year as showcase for local short movies. 

Development News Eric DeWald

'Eye-opening' workshops generate a personal and professional impact for foundation leader

A history buff learned about the legacy of racism in the U.S. and made some changes.  

Development News Amy Counts cereal bar list

A new bar in town -- the cereal bar at Saturday Morning Vibes. PJs recommended

There's games, throwback music, nostalgia, all kinds of cereal, and the energy of entrepreneurship.

Development News Green Drinks networking event at Madeira's Farmers Market, August 2022.

Group touting locally grown food selected for nationwide project

Schools, hospitals, area chefs, farmers' markets, and SNAP recipients could all benefit from the project.

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Fraud or for real? The Taft and UC team up to bring forgeries into the public eye

The Taft's exhibit is an opportunity to examine the world of art forgeries and the discipline of art authentication. 

Feature Story Sandusky the Helm

Issue Media Group set to launch new publication ‘The Helm’’ serving Greater Sandusky Region

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online news platform – The Helm Sandusky. This publication will tell the stories of investment, innovation, entrepreneurship, and individuals that are shaping the Greater Sandusky Ohio region.

Development News Coffee Emporium OTR holiday guide

Holiday gift giving guide: Over-the-Rhine

A walking tour of the three Over-the-Rhine shopping districts to get the lay of the land and help plan your own shopping trip.

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The Bookshelf in Madeira extends love of literacy with Book Angels program

Spreading the joy of reading and getting kids an early start on a path to loving books (not just online material) is a passion of partnership president, Chris Weber.

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City of Opportunity: Cities shaped one man's journey from growing up poor and Black to prosperity

The experiences of urban life played a role in the groundbreaking career of Ed Rigaud in business, entrepreneurship, and sports.

Feature Story REM theater

'The change starts with me': After racial justice training, some keep the conversation going

After participating in GCF's racial justice training, a small group continues the dialogue on its own, taking learnings from the programs and running with them.

Innovation News Part of Kinettix' Philippines workforce.

Fast-growing local IT firm expands its international presence

Kinettix has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies for two consecutive years.

Development News Shop Shake It Records for new and vintage LPs and CDs, hip culture zines, and more.

Holiday gift giving guide: Northside

Do you want help charting your Northside shopping path? Read on.

Development News LeiMarie is located at 223 Main St. in Old Milford.

Milford boutique supports local makers; attracts multigenerational shoppers

Last year owner Chrissy Gedeon quit her corporate day job to devote more hours to the increasingly popular and demanding brick and mortar store.

Feature Story housing

City of Hope: A new mission to expand home ownership in urban neighborhoods

A well-funded not-for-profit embarks on a mission to help turn renters into homeowners and return stability to city neighborhoods.

Feature Story Helping Hands for the Homeless team making survival kits. l to r - Jean Adkins, Jodie Petersime, Declan Sefton, and Mason Heitman.

Helping the homeless makes you ‘change outlook on life’

“I think most people want to help those in need, but you don’t quite know how to go about it or where the greatest need is,” says nurse and volunteer Donna Kramer.

Feature Story Jan Brown Checco with the completed tiara bench.

The “Crown the Queen” bench is a new jewel on Cincinnati’s CROWN

Artist Jan Brown Checco served as the design and art director for the project and recruited two other artist collaborators, as well as a design and construction team.

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Kroner Dry Cleaners scours pandemic options, comes out spotless

“My dad always used to say, ‘Just keep your head down and keep working.’ And I really wrestled with that concept because sometimes you’ve got to look up and see what's ahead of you,” says Ray Kroner.

Innovation News Steve Scott who was is picking up his third truck load of compost

Fort Thomas and Forest Conservancy partner in composting program

After four years, the leaf compost is now ready to return to the public for garden use.

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Highland Heights life sciences employer plans to triple space and create 200 full-time jobs

New jobs created will include Ph.D.-level scientists, analytical laboratory staff, and other scientific professionals.

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OTR’s Winter Market grows as businesses rally for downtown turnout

Hop on the streetcar and travel a circuit around the city to shop brick-and-mortar retailers and pop-up holiday markets throughout OTR and downtown.