Stories

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“The New York Times” calls Dr. Amy Acton “the leader we wish we all had”

As the director of the Ohio Department of Health, she’s being touted for the state’s early, aggressive response and effective messaging.


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Cincinnati Red’s catcher Tucker Barnhart supports local businesses, first responders

After Major League Baseball shut down spring training because of the pandemic, one player decided to use his love of food to help communities.


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Parenting during a pandemic: One Cincinnati mom with an autoimmune disease will not be leaving home

As a type 1 diabetic, Katie Hodge can’t take any chances, even with Ohio’s loosening restrictions.


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& Co. [VIDEO] featuring Bobby Boone on Retail Districts

Yard & Company launches a limited video podcast series focused on sharing solutions, ideas and interventions related to COVID-19’s impact on cities.

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Head in the clouds: Kroger Pilot Tom Pavlik soars through ups and downs

Pavlik has seen economic highs and lows but has managed to keep his job through the pandemic.


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Going the Distance: Bringing learning to low-income ESL students

The pandemic has further highlighted the chasm between the “haves” and “have nots,” but local people and organizations have stepped up to fill the gap

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40 single mothers and their children move to safe shelter during coronavirus pandemic

With the help of the United Way and the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Bethany House was able to safely relocate families.


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YWCA commits to social distancing for domestic violence survivors

The pandemic has increased the need for safe, anonymous, and secure housing people who can’t go home.

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OTR has “slammed to a halt” during the coronavirus pandemic

After years of turbulence, the Cincinnati neighborhood was just hitting its stride. Now, a decade of development and investment are being undone.


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Local doctor receives national attention for COVID-19 vaccine study

Robert Frenck, MD, will lead the human trials that will hopefully help decrease the risk of infection.


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The Outride Fund grants $10,000 to area parks and biking associations

Their mission is to empower local communities to launch a variety of youth cycling initiatives nationwide.


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Covington's City Heights: an invisible city

The City Heights housing project is a mystery to many, a shadow community within the city of Covington, out of sight and mind.

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A silent graduation: how college seniors feel about their final semester

After the sudden — and prolonged — stay-at-home orders, the class of 2020 feels robbed of their final year of college.

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Bellevue resident raises $16,000 for charitable organizations through Facebook live concerts

What started as a whim for musician Ben Walz turned into a quick way to get donations for local nonprofits.


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Addressing an epidemic during a pandemic: addicts talk about recovery during COVID-19

A local outpatient addiction treatment center in surveyed patients in recovery to find out what new challenges they are facing and how to help.


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Soapbox Cincinnati COVID-19 Local News Fund

Now is the time for more local journalism, not less. Hundreds of local news organizations across the country, including Soapbox, join the COVID-19 Local News Fund to weather this short-term storm. 

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Chambers of commerce across the region are stepping up to help their members affected by COVID-19

Local organizations continue to offer systems of support by phone and email, and plan to take in-person meetings virtual.

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Green Umbrella: Connecting the dots between trails, food, greenspace, and healthy workplaces

As spring unfolds, people are flocking to parks, nature preserves, and other protected greenspaces. Time outside is providing us physical activity, mental clarity, opportunities for learning, and a break from being home all day.

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Brighton Center sees 300 percent increase in families requesting help during COVID-19 pandemic

The stakes are much higher for working families still struggling to make ends meet.

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Save local breweries: order lots of beer

Sales are plummeting during the coronavirus pandemic. Brewers are offering delivery and takeout to sustain business.