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Cincinnati Bell installs cameras, offers free Wi-Fi to Dayton’s Oregon District

After last month's tragedy, the company will donate all upfront costs to help make the entertainment area safer. 

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Kroger launches new Simple Truth line, Plant Based

The Cincinnati-based company will expand its line of natural and organic foods starting this fall.

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Cincinnati hosted the largest Rubber Duck Regatta in the nation

The unofficial kickoff to Feeding America's Hunger Action Month raised more than $1 million to provide food for area children in need.

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By the people: How Ohio citizens better their communities through direct action

Under the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, all powers not given to the federal government are given to the people or the states. 

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What Love Does: Grace + Grit Spa offers healing treatments for cancer warriors

Crystal Grace and Sha-Kim Smith believe that self care is health care.

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The Festival of Faiths facilitates ongoing conversations among civic leaders of diverse religions

As it enters its second year, the event will continue to celebrate interfaith understanding and collaboration. 

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Major gifts to help NKU students stay in school

Students with academic potential often face obstacles in completing their educations. Two major grants from Northern Kentucky business leaders aim to help.

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Pyramid Hill puts out an open call for light and media artists to revamp its holiday show

The sculpture park and museum has partnered with Brave Berlin to collect proposals for dynamic, lighted displays.

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The Center for Respite Care gives those who are homeless and sick a place for recovery

Thanks to the St. Francis Seraph Church, the 24-hour facility offers a place to heal for ailing people without homes.

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Appreciating hidden gems — OTR gets national recognition for its revitalization

What was once the most dangerous neighborhood in the country is getting new press as a must-see destination.

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One of the Midwest’s “best kept secrets”

The Cincinnati Music Festival draws R&B, soul, and funk lovers from around the region.

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Jobs Café at Findlay Market wins national historic rehabilitation award

The social enterprise restaurant concept won “Nonresidential Development that Best Exemplifies Community Impact.”

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Four Cincinnati-area breweries that won’t break the bank

Two Eastern Avenue spots made the list, along with a space along the river and one in College Hill. 

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Covington’s legendary leader, Tom Dibello

Just over 40 years after it was founded, Covington-based nonprofit The Center for Great Neighborhoods operates in a very different environment from the one in which it began. 

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A horse lover’s legacy nourishes the community and provides an elegant home for events

Following a multi-million dollar renovation, The Meshewa House at Turner Farm has modern amenities in an historic setting, plus freshly prepared, organic meals for special occasions.

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Waste Not Want Not: For The Love of Food event aims to stop waste while feeding the masses

Attendees will eat meals created from "surplus foods" — produce that looks ugly or is on the verge of spoiling, receive resusable bags filled with groceries, and enjoy exercises and activities for all ages.

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The Art Academy of Cincinnati expands its campus to include dorms and commercial spaces

The college is partnering with Urban Sites to launch this $8.3 million redevelopment project.

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A thread to link Northern Kentucky's river cities

Riverfront Commons — a project 13 years in the making — received funding for a 11.5-mile path connecting Fort Thomas to Ludlow. Construction on this and other improvements will begin later this month.  

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Oriental Wok owners selected to compete in the first episode of a new Food Network series

"Family Restaurant Rivals" features three teams of restaurant-industry relatives competing for $10,000.

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Cincinnati has 16 of the top 50 startups to watch in the state

VentureOhio's annual list focuses on businesses through three stages: seed, early development, and growth.