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Innovation News Fashion at the Fountain

Local online retailer opens brick and mortar boutique on Covington’s Madison Avenue

Inspired Fashion to offer highly personalized styling services at new location.

Innovation News knox

Startup accelerator's new director is experienced in all levels of entrepreneurship

Dave Knox will lead the organization that was started in 2019 to help build a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region.

Development News A life-size Darth Vader keeps an eye on things.

Weekend in the City: cosmic comics + cocktails

Reasons to stop at the comic-shop-bar you spotted at Race and Findlay in OTR.

Feature Story innovators

Two new public art projects celebrate local talent, spirit, and creativity

Northern Kentucky's pioneering innovators and the region's signature adult beverage will be recognized in two separate installations.

Innovation News distillery

$23M bourbon distillery, event center planned for Augusta

It will be Augusta Distillery’s first full-scale operation in the commonwealth.

Development News bridge

The Roebling Suspension Bridge is ready for its close-up

A photo contest celebrates the art, architecture, history, and engineering of the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, a national historic landmark.

Innovation News A detail from "Black Box," by Cincinnati artist Michael Coppage, on the side of 21C hotel, downtown.

Soapbox recognized for excellence in journalism from Cincinnati SPJ and Press Club of Cleveland

Writers David Holthaus, Bob Sandrick, and Jessica Esemplare honored in six categories for 2021 work.

Innovation News Dazzle the District at Playhouse Square new chandelier first lighting on May 2, 2014.

FreshWater writers recognized at 2022 All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards

FreshWater Cleveland was recognized last week at the Press Club of Cleveland's annual All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards with five awards for work published in 2021.

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The Healthy City: A collaborative effort saves babies lives, but still has long road ahead

The overall infant death rate in Hamilton County fell to a new low in 2021. But that achievement comes with a big asterisk.

Innovation News art

The summer lineup of free, guided tours of stunning public art

The tours are ideal for visitors and tourists who want to explore, as well as for residents who often discover art they didn’t realize was there.

Development News Somerset Honors Library

Weekend in the City: Picture-worthy Somerset in OTR

Get away at an atmospheric oasis in Over-the-Rhine.

Development News Jeff and John Winkle

With a lifelong dream of being artists, identical twins prepare for their first show

“The first time I saw a painting by the Winkle brothers, it stopped me dead in my tracks,” says Paul Kroner, an artist and owner of Studio Kroner, which will host the show.

Development News Restored Taft Museum of Art, 2022

Taft restoration preserves historic house and puts on Jane Austen fashion show to celebrate

Experience all things Austen and travel back in time at the newly restored Taft Museum of Art  

Development News The competition was narrowed to seven semi-finalist artists or artists groups in August 2021. Entries were submitted this month for judging.

Avondale awaits MLK monument submissions judging

Photographer Gary Kessler chronicles sundown at the site of the future MLK memorial in Cincinnati's Innovation District.

Feature Story rusty

Vets welcomed to ease transition to civilian life and find work in a tight labor market

With an economy booming in the fields of aviation, high-tech, and logistics, Northern Kentucky would benefit from an infusion of military experience.