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10 Year Anniversary Series: What's New at the Main Library

Cincinnati may be the 65th largest city in the US, but did you know that it boasts the second busiest library in the country, preceded only by New York City? “That’s because we’re always looking at ways of being on the front edge,” says Paula Brehm-Heeger, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer at  the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

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Cincinnati's best neighborhood restaurants: family, community, and good food served daily

A look at three of Cincinnati's most beloved neighborhood eateries and what has kept the doors open and the tables full for multiple generations.

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Queen City Company Expands Footholds in the Printing Industry with New Tech

The Flottman Company is a third generation, family owned and operated printing company specializing in the production of miniature folded and printed pharmaceutical literature. Originally founded by F.E. Flottman in 1921, the company was crafted from the Molitor Stove Company as an independent print and marketing services provider. In 1973, the company relocated across the river to Northern Kentucky. Since then, they have moved into a 20,000 square-foot facility in Crestview Hills

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Cincy among the top five solar cities in the Midwest

Environment Ohio's Shining Cities report ranks Cincinnati as the leading solar city in the state and places it among the top five solar cities in the Midwest.

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Earth Day Celebration taking shape at Summit Park

Earth Day is a celebration of the natural community we share and one regional group is leading the efforts to educate the families of Greater Cincinnati on Earth Day.

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10 Year Anniversary Series: How Green Spaces Drive Transformation in Over-the-Rhine

In 2008, Soapbox reported on how a neglected pocket park in Over-the-Rhine was transformed by a community coalition. As part of Soapbox’s Ten Year Anniversary Series, we take a look back at Northern Row Park and how community gathering spaces in OTR have evolved over the past ten years.

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Cincy organizations partner to help the homeless

Since 2007, Strategies to End Homelessness has led a coordinated community effort with the goal of ending homelessness in Greater Cincinnati, envisioning a community in which everyone has a stable home and the resources needed to maintain it.

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EmpowerSaves brings greater energy efficiency to Cincy homeowners

EmpowerSaves energy efficiency program offers Cincinnati homeowners and landlords an accessible way to start saving on utility bills

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CincyTech helps startups grow and thrive

Cincinnati’s local startup scene has grown tremendously in recent years. Composed partially of new endeavors in the life science and biotech fields, business is booming, and it’s due in part to partnerships and funding from CincyTech.

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The Cincinnati Art Museum Hosts China's Formidable Terracotta Army

The Cincinnati Art Museum welcomes more than 120 pieces from China's "Terracotta Army" from the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. The traveling exhibit will be in Cincinnati from April 20–August 12, 2018 and you can read more in a feature story in Forbes.

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New Coworking Space, Fueled Collective, Opens in Rookwood

Fueled Collective, a recently opened coworking space, offers a social club coworking experience, with spaces for remote employees and freelancers to both work and play.

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Coming Soon: Marianne Theatre Reboot

The Marianne Theatre in Bellevue, KY has been closed for over 20 years, but one business plans to open its doors as a modernized event venue while preserving the spirit of this iconic landmark.


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Updates to the Green Cincinnati Plan Seek Out Inclusive Input from Residents

The third update to the Green Cincinnati Plan, first initiated in 2008, pairs field experts with Cincinnatians to formulate a strategy based on sustainability, resilience, and equity.

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In Photos: People's Liberty 2017 Haile Fellows pass the torch to usher in 2018 recipients

Appreciative guests came together on March 6 to celebrate Passing the Torch to new 2018 Haile Fellows at People's Liberty on Elm Street across from Findlay Market.

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Startup Newspaper RISE Tackles Challenges in Cincinnati

Tracy Brumfield is no stranger to the challenges that incarcerated individuals face in the Cincinnati area, both during and after their time in prison. Dealing with incarceration, homelessness, and the struggle to get back on your feet can make it difficult to get reacquainted with the community. So how did someone go from being a heroin addict and feeling isolated from the community to making a bounding difference in the Cincinnati area?

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Smart Cincy Summit focuses on the Internet of Transportation

Venture Smarter, The City of Cincinnati, and Cintrifuse are presenting the second Smart Cincy Summit on April 26, 2018 at Union Hall focusing on the Internet of Transportation.

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Over-The-Rhine ranks as one of the country's most promising food scenes

According to a feature story in Food & Wine, Over-The-Rhine is one of the top food scenes in the United States.

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Cincinnati makes list of trend destinations for 2018

Cincinnati is once again featured as a top travel destination for travelers looking for must-visit vacation spots.

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Podcasts provide new platform for local artists and activists

Since WNKU went off the air last September, many local radio stations have imitated the idea of playing local and national music, but one self-funded station is carrying on that format with added podcasts on local artistry and political activism.

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The Cincinnati Project Receives Grant from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

As the progressive movement continues to support a variety of campus clubs, activities, and organizations, a push for more opportunities for women has led to another win for the University of Cincinnati community.