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3CDC helps fund second round of gift card matching for women and minority-owned businesses

In April, the development corporation helped match $250,000 in gift cards for downtown bars and restaurants. Now they want to make sure retailers and service providers are assisted as well.


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TSA officers stock airport pantries to help out-of-work colleagues

Employees of the Transportation Security Administration continue to receive paychecks, which they are using to help furloughed airport workers around the country, including those at CVG.


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Drew and Lea Lachey offer access to the arts and mentorship through their nonprofit

After leaving L.A. to raise their family in Cincinnati, the Lacheys worked with their alma mater, the School of Creative and Performing Arts, to teach classes and start a camp.


Feature Story Ritte's Corner is the focal point of Latonia's revival.

The historic neighborhood of Latonia is reimagining itself as a 21st century walkable community

Horse racing’s hold on Latonia is long gone, but unique small businesses have started to repopulate the community.

Innovation News Fabulous Furs has started making masks instead of their signature line of clothing.

Local businesses pivot to provide personal protective equipment to essential employees

Fabulous Furs, DeanHouston, and Standard Textile Co. have used their resources to make gowns, masks, and shields for people on the front lines of the pandemic.

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High school seniors grieve multiple losses as graduation approaches

St. Ursula student Elle DuMont discusses the class of 2020’s disappointments along with her coping mechanisms as schools and large events remain cancelled.


Development News Brit Fitzpatrick heads up Blue North for Northern Kentucky Tri-Ed.

Blue North launches supply chain meetup

Co-founders of the New York City-based REFASHIOND Ventures and The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation will participate in a virtual fireside chat.


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“It’s up to us to be a beacon of light:” Matt Woods’ take on what it means to be essential

The CEO of Woods Hardware and Acme Lock discusses his conflicting emotions about being open during the pandemic.


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Watch: vintage beauty tutorials at Union Terminal

Follow along as Vanessa Van Zant-Macy, senior director of experience for the Cincinnati Museum Center, explores looks from the 1920s through the 1980s.

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Kristen Zavo, a Cincinnati-based career coach and author, shares tips on finding unadvertised jobs

Zavo and other experts recommend a combination of networking, resourcefulness, and strategy to find current opportunities.


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Taft’s Brewing Company gives back to unemployed staff with a new beer

Proceeds from sales of Love in the Tub will go directly to their team relief fund.


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John Juech, Cincinnati’s furloughed assistant city manager on what we need from the federal stimulus

America’s smaller towns and metro areas are facing a fiscal calamity, so we must save the local governments in financial crisis due to the pandemic.

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Coronavirus and the law: what you should know about Ohio’s stay-at-home-order

The U.S. Constitution gives the states all powers not given specifically to the federal government. Those state powers include law enforcement and protecting the public health, which is why states have had the final say in lockdown measures during the pandemic.

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Who’s hiring? Three regional institutions plan to expand jobs over the next several weeks

Fifth Third Bank, Kroger, and Fidelity Investments plan to increase hiring and decrease onboarding time during the pandemic.


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Bartering in the time of coronavirus: what neighbors are trading

We used to have our own flour and AA batteries. Now we’re relying on the kindness of others, as shelves are often empty and online shipping experiences delays.


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Don’t count yourself out: complete your census forms ASAP

Without an accurate assessment of our population, Cincinnati will lose much-needed federal funding.


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The show must go on: social distancing possible in Devou Park if they host their Summer Series

During the Great Depression and at the start of WWII, the Federal Works Progress Administration awarded enough money to add a band shell to the park. Now, 81 years later, music might once again bring relief to the community.

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Batesville, Ind., hospital seeks help from Cincinnati in treating surge of COVID-19 patients

Margaret Mary Community Hospital’s 25 beds are normally mostly empty. But starting the week of March 20, the rural facility was filled with both confirmed and suspected cases.

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“Condé Nast Traveler” rounded up a 9-to-5 armchair travel itinerary that includes the Cincinnati Zoo

This list was designed to get both adults and kids excited about seeing the world while stuck at home.


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Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard raises money for the Freestore Foodbank

Every dollar donated equals three meals and he’s matching all donations up to $9,400.