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Development News Mayor Washington at a ribbon cutting event for CoHatch.

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

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

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

Longform 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

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

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

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Gateway grads find fulfilling careers at growing Northern Kentucky tech companies

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

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

"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

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

Coming Clean: 5 questions with James Beard semifinalist Mike Stankovich

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

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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Boone Conservancy’s largest acquisition will preserve a riverfront ecosystem

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

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.

Development News 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

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

Development News Newport High School Class of 2024

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

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?

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

Feature Story 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

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

“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

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

Development News Local AI consultant and digital agency owner Kendra Ramirez.

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

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

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

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.