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Ohio by the numbers, part 2: Where we lag in jobs, safety, mental health, housing, and more

The past few decades have not been kind to most of Ohio and it’s causing problems for residents throughout the state.


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Joy Mobile brings Party in the Park to the streets for socially distanced fun

The Kennedy Heights Arts Center has turned a popular summertime gathering into a safe, socially distanced event.


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Pleasant Streets: Street murals are coming to Over-the-Rhine

In 2021, thanks to a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the area surrounding Findlay Market will become a more vibrant, inclusive, and safe space.


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Spectrum launches free news app, bringing award-winning news to 28 million residential customers

Innovative app delivers the best local news, weather, and state and local political content along with live streams of its television networks


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The Boone Conservancy's mission to protect greenspace has a new source of funding

A new partnership should enable the Boone Conservancy to expand its mission to protect the natural landscapes of Boone County.


Development News Brit Fitzpatrick, left, will continue to lead Blue North, assisted by Abby Ober, right.

State grant of $510,000 launches Blue North as an independent startup hub

Blue North was started in 2019 after it received a RISE grant from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development’s Office of Entrepreneurship.

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Pendleton Street Photography features “The Masks We Wear”

Gallery owner supports local artists with new exhibition about this controversial topic.

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Saica Group opens first North American facility in Cincinnati

The company was attracted to our talent pool, concentration of manufacturing, and proximity to Midwestern clients.


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Masch Masch, the famous stuffed Dalmatian, reunites with his owner

After finding the lost dog, CVG launched a search for the owner on social media that included pictures of his masked adventures through the airport.

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Rascal Flatts singer Gary LeVox offers jobs to those in need during the pandemic

His company, Black Tie Moving, will hire anyone looking in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Nashville.


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& Co. [VIDEO] featuring Rebekah Kik, Dir. Community Planning and Development in Kalamazoo, MI

The final & Co. installment - a limited series focused on COVID-19 and the impact on cities - features Rebekah Kik, the Director of Community Planning and Economic Development from Kalamazoo, MI, who is leading the charge by revising city strategies during the crisis. 

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Makers and innovators love Camp Washington

Younger people are buying houses and artists are moving their studios into the neighborhood, setting the stage for revitalization.


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In this election year, Ohioans want to rise above the numbers

The overall feeling among residents is that thriving communities require thriving people, not just economic success.


Innovation News Seniors can now take computer science electives.

DePaul Cristo Rey is an Amazon Future Engineer school

The curriculum will include computer science electives to help train students for future jobs.


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The Skyline Chili Community Fund will improve access to quality preschool opportunities

Money will go towards increasing the amount of good programs and tuition.


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Cincinnati holds the key to equity as the pandemic reveals stark racial economic disparity

Incentivizing big business to hire minority-owned companies as vendors may narrow the gap.


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Uber riders in Ohio and Kentucky can now use app to plan journeys

Thirteen regional transit agencies have partnered with the ride-hailing company to streamline travel.


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Want to save money? Move to Cincinnati.

Self Financial researchers ranked us No. 4 out of the 15 most affordable cities in the U.S.


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Avondale residents might get a bus-only lane on Reading Road

The proposal would help riders get to their destinations more efficiently and reliably.

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& Co. [VIDEO] featuring Lauren Hood about equitable development and inclusive growth

& Co. episode seven features Lauren Hood from Deep Dive Detroit who leads dialogues and initiatives around equitable development and inclusive growth.