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Talbert House’s INsight Program steers teens to mental health careers
Steve Aust
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Professional therapists, counselors, nurses, and social workers introduce students to a growing field.
Development News
Coming Clean: 5 questions with Cincinnati author Mary Kay Carson
Kate Harold
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Meet this local author who has written more than 50 books for kids about wildlife, nature, weather, space, and other science and history topics.
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Why trees are important to a city’s growth
Tina Neyer
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Newport leadership determined the reforestation program is a priority and will make efforts to meet goals despite defunding of $995K grant.
Feature Story
A peek inside the gang scene in Port Huron and its impact on youth
Leslie Cieplechowicz
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
During a Voices of Youth discussion with middle school students at the Blue Water YMCA, one of the kids talked about involvement with gangs and why he joined. Sgt. Ryan Mynsberge from the Port Huron Police Department weighs in on what the police are doing about local gangs.
Feature Story
Demands for emergency medical service are stretching the budgets of small towns and townships
David Holthaus
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Calls for medical care have increased 40-50% in some communities over 10 years while the population has remained stagnant.
Feature Story
Arc of Appalachia has acquired 14,000 acres to protect the region’s temperate forest biome forever
Steve Aust
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Education and events have become an effective tool to engage the public and stoke interest in the natural world.
Development News
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Regional African American Catholic churches face an uncertain future in restructuring initiative
Kareem A. Simpson
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The necessity of mergers to create stronger, more sustainable parishes may result in the closure of some churches and schools.
Longform
Cherry Health’s Belknap Commons Dental Center eases dental emergency burden
Shandra Martinez
Monday, May 5, 2025
Cherry Health’s Grand Rapids Belknap clinic offers urgent dental care in the evenings, reducing ER visits and improving access for underserved and working patients.
Development News
NAMI Southwest Ohio sets $200K goal for annual walk for community mental health
Steve Aust
Friday, May 2, 2025
As the current political climate shifts the prioritization of resources, NAMI Southwest Ohio’s no-cost services become even more integral to meeting community needs.
Longform
Indiana nonprofit’s oral health program reaches 39 states
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
McMillen Health’s Brush program equips families and educators with easy-to-understand oral health tools, transforming access in underserved communities.
Innovation News
Architecture Matters panel discussion: Refreshing your residence
Julie Carpenter
Tuesday, 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.
Feature Story
Getting there: Without access to transportation, jobs and health can be at risk
David Holthaus
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Expanded transportation services improve lives for individuals and communities.
Development News
Our power, our planet: Increasing the number of people entering careers in sustainability sectors
Tina Neyer
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival launches career fair to bring awareness to green jobs available today.
Development News
Lloyd Library expansion and makeover is in the works
Steve Aust
Tuesday, 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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AI adoption is a mindset shift
Jessica Bozsan
Tuesday, 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.
Development News
Coming Clean: 5 questions with Cincinnati poet Manuel Iris
Kate Harold
Tuesday, 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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How IFF and CDFIs provide tangible investments and grow nonprofits for Cincinnati neighborhoods
Sarah Spohn
Tuesday, 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.
Feature Story
'We all need to band together': A former mayor, now a county commissioner, speaks out
David Holthaus
Tuesday, 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 Aust
Tuesday, 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
Climate change data pushes buttons. Climate change art influences perspective.
Annette Januzzi Wick
Tuesday, 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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