Historic Columbia-Tusculum is Cincinnati's oldest riverfront community, and one of its most scenic neighborhoods. Once a steamboat manufacturing center it now claims one of the city’s most dramatic renovation success stories.
The neighborhood’s "Grand Old Painted Ladies" color the climbing street’s Victorian homes and ornamental front porches instilling residential pride in the community that manifests itself into community-inspired beautification projects.
The neighborhood is also growing substantially. Alongside the historic Victorian housing stock, recent development has seen the addition of new condominiums and popular restaurants including Allyn’s Café, The Precinct and The Four Seasons Marina Restaurant.
By: Sheila Owens, 3/2/2009
March is in full swing so get rolling with these not to be missed events. It's time once again for Bockfest, the local OTR festival that marks the end of the winter brewing cycle and the beginning of glorious Spring. The Art of Food is an exhibit which turns food into artistic creations. The Third Annual Cincinnati Director's Competition pits stage directors head-to-head to determine best in show.
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By: Casey Coston, 12/2/2008
Cincinnati is the home of 52 individual and unique neighborhoods that, some say, serve as the the "key to city's success." But how did we come to have such a rich, quilted patchwork of localities and how will these 52 different personalities work to create a charged and united region? Soapdisher turned explorer, Casey Coston takes us on a quick tour...
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By: Steve Rosen, 10/21/2008
While parks have often had wooded hiking trails -- along with ball fields, golf courses and picnic groves -- paved walking/cycling paths are a relatively new phenomenon. But they're becoming increasingly popular in Cincinnati, as residents look for new and varied ways to enjoy healthy walks. Even including labyrinths.
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By: Sheila Owens, 10/21/2008
Millennials, those twenty-something’s from Generation Y, are causing a stir in Cincinnati’s workforce. Bringing a whole new set of ideals, goals and skills, Millennials are making their mark on Cincinnati businesses.
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By: David Lyman, 10/7/2008
Columbia Tusculum is Cincinnati’s oldest neighborhood. And while its October 12 Historic Homes Tour is meant to show off its architectural prowess, it also reveals a functional neighborhood trying to balance community civility with development.
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