Home of Cincinnati's sixteen inch astronomic telescope and Ault and Alms parks, Mt. Lookout boasts locally owned one of a kind specialty shops as well as upscale restaurants, and neighborhood watering holes. The neighborhood is inviting with a bright mix of traditional and modern elements scattered around the easily walkable Mt. Lookout Square.
Featuring a well maintained stock of stately older homes, a new wave of young families and singles have recently taken to moving up to the hill in search of housing deals conveniently located to a vibrant nightlife and strong community involvement.
By: Matt Koesters, 5/27/2008
Cincinnati has its fair share of fine coffee houses, but small independents have discovered that it's a good cup of coffee served with a strong dose of community involvement that spells success in this competetive business.
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By: Jeff Syroney, 5/6/2008
Soapbox is proud to sponsor the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby “Build-A-Box” competition at the BMW store in Silverton on May 18. Assemble your car faster than the other competing teams with the assistance of a helper from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati. Think you've got what it takes to challenge the Soapbox team? Find the details here.
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By: Julie Mullins, 4/8/2008
Cincinnati's local fashionistas live in an expanding universe of stylish delights as a galaxy of indie boutiques take hold in Cincinnati. Julie Mullins recently spent some time perusing the latest trends around town and offers her highlights in Soapbox's first look into what Cincinnati's wearing.
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By: Diane Haddad, 3/11/2008
Who needs another story about how much snow we got this weekend? Instead, Soapbox brings you a taste of what's to come. That's right, the optimism shared by the staff at the Box is telling us that this freak March blizzard is the end of Winter and that Spring is just around the corner. Are you prepared? After reading this week's features we think you will be. Discover a couple of secrets about Cincinnati's park systems we bet you didn't know. You'll be sitting pretty just as the blooms start blossoming. Trust us.
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By: Jeff Syroney, 2/12/2008
There's a rumor that Cincinnati suffers from chronic self-esteem issues. If so, the staff at Soapbox asks, "What are we going to do about it?"
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