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Woodward Theater won $150,000 national grant to restore its historic marquee

The community rallied around the Woodward Theater and its owners, who set out on a journey to renovate the building's historic marquee. Thanks to a $150,000 grant from the Vote Your Mainstreet contest, the marquee will be restored next year.

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Soapbox Picks: Projects to watch in 2018

At the end of each calendar year, we at Soapbox like to draw up best-of lists (check back next week for our top-read stories of the year). But we also like to give you, our dear readers, a look at what's in the development pipeline for the new year.

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Hannaford's legacy lives on in passionate Cincinnati architectural community

Much of Samuel Hannaford’s architecture was defined by progressive thought and attention to detail. Hannaford died in 1911, but the icon's sustainable designs remain as an inspiration to local professionals like the architects and designers at Drawing Dept.

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GCF provides grant funding to three local orgs for literacy improvement programs

Three Cincinnati organizations striving to close the literacy gap received grants from the Gladys and Ralph Lazarus Education Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation to help take their work to the next level.

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People's Liberty announces its first round of project grantees for the new year

People’s Liberty, a philanthropic lab that brings together civic-minded talent to address challenges and uncover opportunities to accelerate the positive transformation of Cincinnati, has announced its grant recipients for the first part of 2018.

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UC's 1819 Innovation Hub will be where local talent and industry "collide"

Renovations are currently underway at 2900 Reading Rd. — once the Uptown home of Sears & Roebuck — where leaders at UC will soon unveil a 133,000-square-foot innovation lab for students and faculty.

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Cincy's 10 most beautiful neighborhoods all have unique identities

Ten Cincinnati neighborhoods have been recognized by Only in Your State as the city's most beautiful.

Local anchor gets shoutout on "Live with Kelly and Ryan"

A few weeks ago, Ryan Seacrest talked about his recent visit to Cincinnati on his show, "Live with Kelly and Ryan."

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Two Cincinnati entrepreneurs named to Forbes 30 Under 30

Rithvik Venna and Michael Markesbery of Oros, a Cincinnati startup, were named to this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 list. They, along with 598 others, are considered among the brightest minds of 2017. 

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Fiona: A social media superstar

Fiona the hippo is now a household name, thanks in part to the communications team at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, which kept followers up-to-date on the premature baby hippo's progress through social media.

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Cincinnati's first minority-owned brewery coming to Walnut Hills in 2018

Recently announced Esoteric Brewing Company has several tactics for setting itself apart from others, starting with the fact that it will be the first minority-owned brewery in the city.

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Community event this weekend to highlight the people and stories in Price Hill

On Dec. 9, Cincy Stories will host the Price Hill People’s Celebration to cap off its residency in Price Hill and celebrate the community they’ve gotten to know over the past four months.

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Music Hall's "organic" history: Hook & Hastings and the Mighty Wurlitzer

With the reopening of Music Hall, new tours are planned by SPMH volunteers, including one with an “organic” focus: Showing off the majestic organs that have occupied the space, from the original Hook & Hastings model to the famed Mighty Wurlitzer.

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Afternoon collaborative sessions to provide real-life takeaways for IDEALAB attendees

For our second annual IDEALAB on Dec. 4, we’re shaking things up a bit and have reogranized the afternoon to allow for more collaboration and idea sharing than ever before.


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Clarinets to cabinets: Old is new again in thriving reuse economy

Whether you're looking for affordable kitchen reno options or creative ways to keep your kids preoccupied over holiday break, Cincinnati’s reuse economy is answering the call. Take a look at these local groups proving that everything old is new again.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Taking the 'high road'

Take a look at how leveraging private sector resources for green infrastructure can achieve multiple public goals.


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Carabello Coffee voted best local coffee shop in Kentucky

Mic.com, with the help of Yelp, rounded up the best local coffee shop in each state, and Newport's own Carabello Coffee came out on top in Kentucky.

UC entrepreneurship program receives award from GCEC

Since 2006, the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers has given out yearly awards to entrepreneurial programs across the country.

Cincinnati redevelopment efforts serve as example for Springfield leaders

Leaders in Springfield, Ohio, are looking to redevelopment efforts in Cincinnati to jumpstart its own revitalization.

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BLINK not the only draw in Cincinnati

While in town for BLINK, travel blog Cool Hunting uncovered a myriad of other can't-miss options in town, including Cincinnati's many museums and great food and drink.