Stories

Besomebody masters the art and science of growing a business

Soapbox StaffTuesday, October 15, 2019

Source: Entrepreneur magazine

Entrepreneur magazine ranked the Cincinnati-based company No. 56 out of 360 private companies in the country.

Climate change and Ohio: Residents believe that extreme weather is impacting the country

Soapbox StaffTuesday, October 15, 2019

Source: Cleveland Scene

After a year of unseasonable weather, people in the heartland are taking notice and looking to make sustainable changes.

Cincinnati is the second-best place to raise kids without going broke

Soapbox StaffTuesday, October 15, 2019

Source: Realtor.com

According to a realtor.com study, the city has both affordable housing and excellent amenities for families.

Street artists are creating a world-class gallery around Findlay Market

David HolthausTuesday, October 8, 2019

When this year's iteration of BLINK is over, it won't be the end of cutting-edge, eye-catching artistry in the city's core.

New Leaf Kitchen nurtures children in food insecure communities

Jennifer MooneyTuesday, October 8, 2019

Annie Streitmarter’s program cultivates children's minds, bodies, and souls with lesson and demonstrations on healthy eating.

Greater Cincinnati Foundation donates $50,000 to expand Women Helping Women

David HolthausTuesday, October 8, 2019

The grant will help expand the WorkStrong program both locally and nationally.

Development News

Creative Placemaking Summit comes to Cincinnati

Jessica EsemplareTuesday, October 8, 2019

The three-day event will focus on supporting neighborhoods with art and culture to create thriving, sustainable communities.

Development News

Covington's Eastside neighborhood received a grant to help it put on its Music and Soul Food Festival.

Neighborhood grants fund community wish list projects

David HolthausTuesday, October 8, 2019

Covington has set aside $30,000 for a second round of funding that will help fund community projects without going through the traditional budgetary process.

Ohio launches pioneering study on opioid addiction

Soapbox StaffTuesday, October 8, 2019

Source: The Times Leader

The University of Cincinnati and The Ohio State University hospitals will work with scientists at the Bureau of Criminal Investigation to determine what, if any, genetic markers are present in addicts.

Local chef to appear on “Guy’s Grocery Games”

Soapbox StaffTuesday, October 8, 2019

Source: Grand Forks Herald

Kayla Robison, executive chef at Arnold's Bar and Grille, will appear on the popular Food Network show this Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Fifth Third Bank offers new fellowships to two UC Law graduates

Soapbox StaffTuesday, October 8, 2019

Source: Law.com

In an effort to move beyond the typical summer internship, the bank collaborated with the college to create a more meaningful experience.

Cincinnati kids raise $125,000 for Children’s Hospital

Soapbox StaffTuesday, October 8, 2019

Source: Yahoo! Entertainment

After pictures of their lemonade stand went viral, local children made a huge donation for liver and organ research.

The Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival is on a mission

Sarah DupeeTuesday, October 1, 2019

Now in it's second year, the event organizers are exploring diversity in film, including elements of freedom, faith, and identity, plus documentaries about people with disabilities.

Making every vote count: Ohio seeks a fairer way to map congressional districts

Jim DeBrosseTuesday, September 24, 2019

In 2021, the state will implement a new system to help curb the worst excesses of gerrymandering.

To the moon (and Cincinnati) and back

Liz McEwanTuesday, September 24, 2019

The Cincinnati Museum Center is one of only five museums in the country to host Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission.

What’s next for Camp Washington? New zoning will spur economic development along Colerain

Jessica EsemplareTuesday, September 24, 2019

What was once a thriving business district is now getting a second chance thanks to hardworking, dedicated citizens.

Molly Berrens and Matthew Grote of Covington-based Spotted Yeti Media created motion graphics for the Freedom Center.

BLINK comes to Northern Kentucky in splashes of light and color

David HolthausTuesday, September 24, 2019

Covington will be one of the most densely packed zones for the art, light, and culture event.

A passion for nutrition: Cody Blatt and his breakthrough product, ilixer

Jennifer MooneyTuesday, September 24, 2019

Throughout his childhood, he struggled with his weight. Now this native Cincinnatian is creating nutritious powdered meal replacements made of real food for people on the go.

PoD Discovery(s) focuses on creators and frontier technology

David HolthausTuesday, September 24, 2019

This year's festival is back with a new name, venue, and lineup, and will attract about 250 people from around the region.