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Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank fills gap in government services

This local nonprofit was founded five years ago when a Cincinnati mom discovered no diaper bank existed in our region.


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Arrow Adventure encourages people of all skill levels to get outside and try something new

Niki Marengo and Jessica Haag were inspired after trying something new — a four-day hike along the Appalachian Trail.


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Preserving Black history and saving lives: What the libraries are doing in February (and beyond)

From a new podcast about the West End to revisiting a series for Black mothers, CHPL is working to keep the African American community alive.


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Heritage Bank and Ocean Programs team up to expand entrepreneurship training program

A $30,000 donation will help low- to moderate-income business owners get access to training, mentorship, inspiration, and coaching.


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YARD & Company activates historic filling station as flexible event space

In response to the pandemic, The Garage is a safe place for people to work from home, away from home.


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Loren Long will illustrate inaugural poet Amanda Gorman’s children’s book

The local artist is working to bring Change Sings to life, with an expected release date of September 21.


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Local students participate in COVID-19 vaccine trial

Molly and Sam Hering are a part of the Pfizer clinical trial at Children’s Hospital.


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How Cincinnati is tackling the climate crisis

Grassroots organizations and community leaders have been addressing the crisis for years through on-the-ground efforts, policy, and investing in green innovation.


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Local writer selected as one of 20 best storytellers of 2020

Mary Williams was recognized for covering the year’s life-changing events through their work with PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs.


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Ohio Civics Essential: A look back at our state’s presidents and how they shaped today’s parties

During this presidential inaugural season, a look back at inaugural speeches by the eight presidents from Ohio shows that each had plenty to say, rightly or wrongly, about issues that still resonate today, like elections, balance of power, race, immigration and foreign policy.


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Refreshing home environments, empowering families: Meet CASA Design

This women-founded Cincinnati startup is helping parents set their children up for success in school, by design.


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1628, Ltd. celebrates one year of Women Empowered

Although 2020 was a tough time to start a new public program, they quickly pivoted and found some innovative solutions.


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Camp Washington leaders welcome long-awaited development of neighborhood icon

The Crosley Building was once a manufacturing empire. After years of being abandoned, it will soon have both affordable housing and commercial space.


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Standard Textile partners with Cleveland Clinic to produce reusable face masks

Proceeds will support COVID-19 research at the clinic.


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New Riff bourbon included in “Esquire’s” list of “Best Booze to Drink Right Now”

The Maltster Malted Rye and Malted Wheat Bourbon — two new, experimental releases — are considered “especially striking” by the writer.

 


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“Walk This Way” coming to Taft Museum of Art

The exhibit will feature more than 100 shoes belonging to the Stuart Weitzman Collection of Historic Shoes.


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Local man spends stimulus check to help the homeless

Manuel Foggie says he wanted to pay his blessings forward with the $600.


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What happens here: Conversations. Connections. Community.

When Ruth Anne Wolfe began fulfilling her vision to bring people from all walks of life together, she started on the sidewalk.


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Parental Hope: Helping parents with fertility issues one grant at a time

David and Jennifer Bross took their own childbearing challenges and created a nonprofit.


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What do you do when you’ve been eating and drinking like it’s the holidays since March?

New Year’s resolutions look a bit different this year. We have to undo habits that started — and continued — with the shutdown. Soapbox spoke with two fitness instructors to break goals down, step-by-step.