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You'd better not pout: Six events to get you in the holiday spirit

Soapbox rounded up some of the biggest and best events that Cincinnati has to offer this holiday season, and sprinkled in a few fun and unexpected ideas for a little extra festive magic.

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'No movement too small' is the primary focus for IDEALAB 2017

Leaders from three Midwest organizations will showcase their “movements” at the second annual IDEALAB on Dec. 4. This year’s event will focus on movements — big or small — that serve as springboards for significant, widespread, positive change. 

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Behind the curtain, 'invisible' Music Hall upgrades make a noticeable difference

Post-renovation reviews thus far have focused on highly visible changes to iconic Music Hall. This week, four Cincinnati arts leaders discuss "invisible systems" and behind-the-scenes changes that will do as much (or more) to positively impact production and patron experience.

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Eight must-follow Instagram accounts that rule the Queen City

There's a lot of Instagram activity buzzing around Cincinnati. This week, we round up a few of our favorites that cover everything from food and fashion to architecture and beer. Oh, and dogs. 

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Hamilton Mill wins grant to fund four strategic programs

The Hamilton Mill received a $500,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration’s Regional Innovative Strategies program, the first award to an applicant from southwest Ohio.

Report: Streetcar boosting regional access to jobs

A report by Access Across America: Transit ranks Cincinnati first among cities with the greatest increase in job accessibility by transit — and local experts believe that’s thanks in part to the introduction last year of the Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar.

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Behind closed doors: Cincinnati's most beautiful restaurants

Many of Cincinnati's best restaurants are hidden behind unassuming doors. Only in Your State rounded up the top eight local spots that you have to see for yourself.

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Cincinnati is the eighth best city to live in if you love beer

In honor of International Stout Day (Nov. 2), Zumper.com evaluated the cities with the best bang for your buck, when it comes to beer.

Cincinnati, Hamilton lead the way for startup development

Cincinnati, Columbus and Hamilton have landed themselves on the list of the top 100 cities to start a business in the U.S., according to a new survey from the company How to Start an LLC.

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New fine art gallery adds to Oakley's diverse, growing scene

Located at 3078 Madison Rd. in the heart of Oakley Square, Caza Sikes offers art and fine craft featuring diverse media from regional artists. The gallery features monthly exhibitions, live music, a rentable event space and appraisals.

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Sixteen projects receive NOFA money from the City

Thanks to the Notice of Funding Availability program, 12 Cincinnati neighborhoods will further develop. Projects already in the pipeline and projects that are still are on the horizon will benefit from NOFA funds.

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From King Records to Shake-It, meet the pros promoting Cincy's musical heritage

Cincinnati has contributed much to modern rock 'n roll as the world knows it, and beloved institutions like Herzog Studios and King Records are in the midst of a revival. Meanwhile, Shake-It Records and a bevy of offbeat venues underpin a current scene that rocks like only the Midwest can.

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Video: Building a better Covington, but first, coffee

Soapbox caps off its 12-story embedded journalism project, On the Ground: Covington, with a community engagement event and screening of a new original short film called "Covington On the Rise."

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New business initiative promises to ease access to foreign markets

American companies that are looking to expand to overseas markets face a bevy of logistical and legal challenges. A new public-private partnership, Getting to Global, was created specifically to minimize those barriers.

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Fifth Third program helps prepare Shroder students for financial success

Juniors and seniors at Shroder High School are first in the nation to receive online education on finance and entrepreneurship through a new partnership with Fifth Third Bank.

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Powderkeg's impending launch highlights Cincy's startup culture

New to Cincinnati this year, Powderkeg is a community-driven organization that hosts bimonthly pitch nights for scaling technology founders.

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Five local favorites recognized by Food & Wine

Five local spots on both sides of the river were featured in Food & Wine's Cincinnati City Guide.

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Please Cincinnati jumping on pink trend

The color Millennial Pink is all over the place, from social media to food. It's a shade that restaurants are embracing, including Cincinnati's own Please.

Cincinnati named the most hipster city in the country

Hipster trends are popping up all over the place: craft coffee, craft beer, local art galleries, etc. Cincinnati has a plethora of all of these, and was recently recognized by Jetsetter.com as the most hipster city in America.

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Nation's burgers a cut above the rest

Thrillist rounded up its top 31 burgers, and Nation's signature burger landed it on this list.