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Cincinnati named one of the best places to visit in September

Travel + Leisure magazine selected 10 international travel-worthy destinations. 

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New Kings Island “giga coaster” will attract riders from around the world

Only seven rollercoasters in the world reach over 300 feet. Ohio will soon be home to two of them. 

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Bridget Behrmann credits her love of Cincinnati to family and community

The director of Wellness and Member Engagement for the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati could have — and has — lived in a variety of places. But Behrmann chose to return for the unique communities, restaurants, and teams.

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A pioneering survey assesses the needs of local artists

The Cincinnati Artist Report will support local creators and help arts organizations be directly responsive to their requests.   

Innovation News Covington creative firm BLDG is expanding with the acquisition of a Cincinnati agency.

Covington creative agency acquires OTR design shop

Growing branding and design firm BLDG acquired an Over-the-Rhine creative agency.

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Helping housing get healthier: PWC’s Innovation Center nabs $840,000

The Whole Home Innovation Center will reach a wider audience with additional staff, plus more educational displays and programming thanks to the grants.

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Diversifying real estate with new classes that let participants network with industry professionals

The Real Estate Accelerator Lab (REAL) is open to people in the industry as well as those with an entrepreneurial spirit.

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One local resident suffered dual losses during Dayton’s summer tragedies

Dion Green's home sustained major damage during May's tornadoes. Months later, he held his dad as he died during the Oregon District shooting. 

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Lady Gaga funds Dayton classroom projects in wake of mass shooting

The singer is committed to spreading messages about love and unity. 

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Coverage continues in Dayton: a timeline of the shooting in the Oregon District

Writer Chris Stewart detailed what happened before, during, and after the massacre.  

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Governor Mike DeWine proposed a list of policy proposals following Dayton’s mass shooting

Suggested changes include stronger background checks and freeing up space in psychiatric care facilities. 

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Covington's rare opportunity to reconnect to the river

Covington has a chance to re-imagine its core, create jobs and and reconnect to the river.

Development News The 23-acre IRS site is already attracting interest from developers.

Public can weigh in on Covington development plans

Northern Kentucky residents can voice their opinions on the early concepts for redeveloping the site of the soon-to-be-closed Internal Revenue Service Center.

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Throwing back to Union Terminal’s biggest decade

In the 1940s, the train station adapted to the needs of wartime and became the first troops-in-transit lounge in the country. Now they celebrate that time with a day-long event filled with music, stories, and themes from the decade. 

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Civics Essential: A look back at trivia competitions across the state, plus a summer reading list

The inaugural year of Civics Essential came to a close last month with the season's final game hour at Delaware Main Library, but we rounded up a summer reading — and watching — list to keep you engaged until phase two of the series begins next month. 

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40 years in the (print) making: Tiger Lily Press perseveres thanks to loyal volunteers and members

The art of printmaking dates back to Rembrandt but still endures in Cincinnati. Head to the anniversary celebration of the first printing studio in Ohio, starting August 3rd. 

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Green Umbrella helps secure the city’s future in urban agriculture

The city's greatest environmental ally is advancing access to healthy, sustainable food across communities.

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Small but mighty grants create summertime learning

Supported by two regional foundations, Summertime Kids is funding 189 projects this summer, 37 of them in Northern Kentucky.

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Historic hotel will get new life as senior apartments

The Manse will offer 60 affordable housing units for low-income retirees.

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Savvy entrepreneurs look to Cincinnati to launch their startups

The region benefits from a rare combination of large corporations combined with a decade of experience funding top-quality new businesses.