More than 1,200 homes have been built in recent years with hundreds more under way.
More than 1,200 homes have been built in recent years with hundreds more under way. Joe Simon
Joe Simon
Nicole Pfirman, Senior Vice President of MindPeace, demonstrates the vibration plate inside Hamilton County Youth Center’s new MindPeace sensory room, a tool designed to help lower stress and restore calm.
Nicole Pfirman, Senior Vice President of MindPeace, demonstrates the vibration plate inside Hamilton County Youth Center’s new MindPeace sensory room, a tool designed to help lower stress and restore calm. Lorie Baker

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Once considered country, this town is the fastest-growing city in Hamilton County

David HolthausTuesday, September 9, 2025
Part city, part suburb, part country, Harrison has benefitted from a commodity lacking in many other towns – land.
Longform OneNKY5 NKY thrives

Under one roof: A new home for growth and collaboration

Tina NeyerTuesday, September 9, 2025
From idea to reality, the OneNKY Center shows what’s possible when organizations align around a shared vision.
Feature Story MindPeace prompts rest on a windowsill overlooking downtown Cincinnati. The view is a reminder that most youth will return to the community; the question is how prepared will they be.

In a place built for youth confinement, this space offers calm release

Lorie BakerTuesday, August 26, 2025
Hamilton County Youth Center's new de-escalation space changes the script for juvenile justice.  
Longform Lynda Gregorini, dental hygienist and founder of U.P. Superior Smiles. NKY thrives

Childhood exam motivates dental hygienist who cares for rural kids

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 25, 2025
Inspired by a school nurse, Lynda Gregorini now provides dental care and career mentoring to students in rural Michigan schools.
Feature Story garden NKY thrives

Grow your own: These food desert neighborhoods act to bring healthy fare to their communities

David HolthausTuesday, August 19, 2025
Efforts to improve access to healthy food is good for health, builds civic muscle, and strengthens neighborhood connections.  
Feature Story Hyde Park Square 4 list

City green-lighted project may tip scales for developers citywide

Steve AustTuesday, August 19, 2025
Save Our Neighborhoods advocates for a broader, unified push for collaborative, inclusive planning and development for all 52 Cincinnati neighborhoods.  
Feature Story Nathan Bundy, Greenacres Foundation’s garden site supervisor, cultivates green beans at the Indian Hill location.

Local vegetable growers embrace different business models but share similar commitment

Steve AustTuesday, August 12, 2025
We looked at three local growers to learn about their operations and how they reach customers.  
Longform neomed list v1

NEOMED launches dental program to improve statewide oral health access

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 11, 2025
NEOMED's new Bitonte College of Dentistry will embed dental students in Ohio communities to improve access and address shortages in rural and urban oral health care.  
Feature Story stbernard

Out with the old: A village makes way for new housing, retail, and residents

David HolthausTuesday, August 5, 2025
After years of planning, the village leveled acres of tired retail space in the heart of the community, making way for a fresh start. 
Longform Van Werth Health fair list

Ohio hygienist trains future workforce through outreach role

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 4, 2025
Justin Nance blends teaching and patient care to combat workforce shortages and inspire the next generation of dental hygienists in Ohio.
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