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Also in the Jobs plan: “Connect US”

With the $80 billion allotted to rail infrastructure under President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, Amtrak plans to expand their current rail grid in what they are calling a “Connect US” plan.

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A “pandemic experiment:” Free school lunches for all

Finneytown is one of many schools to provide packaged meals for all, no questions asked. And it’s working.  

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Vegan soul food: How one Cincinnati couple completely changed their diet

After a health scare, Jamaal and Lisa Kelly adapted a new lifestyle and started a food truck.

Feature Story The John A. Roebling Bridge has been standing for 154 years.

The John A. Roebling Bridge: Fixing a national historic landmark takes time and patience

How do you repair a 154-year-old historic landmark and symbol of civic pride that stands exposed to temperamental weather 24 hours day?

Innovation News Aviatra Accelerators has worked with more than 2,500 women entrepreneurs.

Aviatra Accelerators celebrates a decade of empowering women entrepreneurs

The organization will celebrate its alumnae, share stories of their journeys, lessons learned, and their successes.

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Criminal justice reform: What is it and why is it important?

Most people want to believe that the criminal justice system will never intersect with their lives. But according to a 2019 report by Cornell University, about 45% of Americans at one time have seen an immediate family member incarcerated.  

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Social service and social justice efforts collide

The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission (NKCAC) is committed to improving the health and well-being of all people they serve by reinvigorating the agency’s charge against injustices. 

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The Music Resource Center offers a unique after-school program

Their mission, coupled with their belief that music has the power to unite, led them to build a space where middle and high school kids can come learn, be inspired, and create.  

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The zoo adds solar-powered EV chargers to its parking lot

They are working with Cincinnati-based electric mobility company Electrada to make the service available.  

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Ohio is for leaders: Communities are ready to welcome fresh voices and faces in the job market

A JobsOhio effort has started a marketing campaign that places billboards in the hearts of major cities.  

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University of Cincinnati invents drones for telehealth

A semi-autonomous drone prototype can now dispatch medicine or supplies to people's homes.  

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Zero Hunger/Zero Waste donates 28.2 million meals

In 2020, Ralphs and Food 4 Less, both owned by Kroger, donated millions of dollars — and pounds of food — to hunger relief organizations in California.

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From projects to promise: The fall of area housing projects shows the need for affordable options

Originally designed to provide homes to working-class residents of all races, it wasn't until the passage of the Housing Act of 1949 that the projects began to house only the poorest minority communities.

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Get your tickets NOW for an exclusive new tour in Over-the-Rhine

Meet Me in OTR is an invitation to revisit what to do, where to eat, where to shop, and how to get around the neighborhood.

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“Dress like a girl” gave Andrea Minnillo the inspiration to buck the stereotype

After shopping with her kids, Minnillo noticed that there was a striking difference between the options for her son and two daughters. So she opened her own clothing boutique.  

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Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub turns trash into treasure for local nonprofits

From clothing to computer monitors to carpet samples, CRRH will sort and properly distribute practically anything as long as it’s clean.  

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One year later, the Cincinnati Innovation District has become a model for Ohio cities

The CID is on track to create 20,000 new jobs and $3 billion in annual economic impact to the region.  

Cincy In The News CAM will soon be home to more than 60,000 honeybees.

Art Museum aims to help the city "bee" inspired, "bee" vibrant, and "bee" connected

Their focus on community wellness supports bringing pollinators in to aid in the health of the community.

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“Forbes” selects Cincinnati as one of three top destinations for a socially distanced vacation

While many people are still hesitant to fly or visit urban areas, there are plenty outdoor activities surrounding the city.  

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#BeerFast2021: Del Hall gives up food for Lent

In his third year of this fast, Hall is looking to raise money for service industry workers in Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky.