Featured Stories

New brew in town: Party Source expansion taps into region's passion for beer

Andrew Welsh Tuesday, June 18, 2013

From growlers of fresh beer made to last for a month to Skype tasting sessions with the nation's top brewers, the new Party Source Campus is custom designed to offer expansive exposure to American artisanal spirits.

Cincinnati, City Building, Entrepreneurship, Food, Green, Move to Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Research + Innovation, Talent

Northern Kentucky, Newport, Bellevue

Putting polish on the Crown in OTR

Casey Coston Tuesday, June 18, 2013

The renovation of the much-admired but long-neglected Crown Building on the edge of Findlay Market is more than a story of timely real estate development. It's the tale of a creative and determined couple with a dedication to historic preservation and a deep belief in the value of living and working in the heart of Cincinnati.

Architecture, Cincinnati, City Building, Green, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability

Downtown, Over-the-Rhine

Kenton Co. students immersed in innovation, tech

Feoshia H. Davis Tuesday, June 11, 2013

A new generation of digital natives is learning through innovation and high-tech training in Kenton County academy programs.

Cincinnati, City Building, Education + Learning, Emerging Technology, High Tech, Move to Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Research + Innovation

Northern Kentucky

Cutting edge: Cincy Sharp keeps local chefs in fine form

Andrew Welsh Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Like a surgeon with his scapels, chef Chris Weist knows the value of a well-sharpened knife. His business, Cincy Sharp, caters to the city's top chefs as well as any food enthusiast in search of the perfect blade.

Cincinnati, City Building, Entrepreneurship, Food, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Talent

Downtown, Over-the-Rhine

My Soapbox: Aaron Rubinstein, artist

Caitlin Koenig Tuesday, June 04, 2013

One artist has been a part of Cincinnati's Summerfair since its inception. This year, Aaron Rubenstein's daughter, also an artist, joined him to continue the family tradition.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, City Building, Consumer Products, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Talent

Madisonville

Locals set off on #besomebody world tour

Maria Seda-Reeder Tuesday, June 04, 2013

What does it take to #besomebody? Three locals set off to share an international message of self-determination and positivity, fueled by branding expertise and creative street cred.

Arts + Culture, Branding + Design, Cincinnati, City Building, Move to Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Talent

Northern Kentucky, Downtown

Fringe's tin anniversary filled with heart

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Find out what Cincinnati's Fringe Festival really needs as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Producing Artistic Director Eric Vosmeier gives Soapbox's Elissa Yancey the scoop.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, City Building, Entrepreneurship, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Talent

Over-the-Rhine

Metro blazes new trails with green efforts

Caitlin Koenig Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Metro has been "going green" for more than 25 years, but partnerships with progressive organizations have helped it broaden sustainability efforts.

Cincinnati, City Building, Emerging Technology, Green, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability, Transportation

Women in the kitchens, part 2

Andrew Welsh Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Last week, Soapbox's Andrew Welsh introduced you to Take the Cake's Melissa Mileto, whose fashion background contributes to her artistic references in the kitchen. This week, he talks food, art and inspiration with the chef-owners of Nectar, Eat Well Cafe & Takeaway and Honey.

Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Food, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Talent

Mt. Lookout, Northside, Walnut Hills / East Walnut Hills / O'Bryonville

Soapdish: Rhinegeist taps into history to build future

Casey Coston Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Over-the-Rhine brewery Rhinegeist, set to open this year, embodies a 21st century spirit of creativity and adventure in the neighborhood with roots in beer and city-building.

Architecture, Cincinnati, City Building, Consumer Products, Entrepreneurship, Food, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Reuse / Rebuild, Talent

Over-the-Rhine

Women in the kitchens, Part 1

Andrew Welsh Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Melissa Mileto grew up in Baltimore's Little Italy. Today, Take the Cake's chef and joint-owner oversees one of the city's busiest and most creative kitchens. She kicks off Soapbox's series that spotlights Cincinnati's female chef-owners.

Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Food, Health + Wellness, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Talent

Mt. Lookout, Northside, Walnut Hills / East Walnut Hills / O'Bryonville

Rise of the rest: Creativity loves company

Eric Peterson Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Startups aren't just for Silicon Valley anymore. As entrepreneurs find expected pleasures—and great quality of life—in cities like Cincinnati, a new kind of energy is building. Read about the rise of our startup sister cities, from Boston to Denver.

Clifton, Northern Kentucky, Norwood, Uptown, Over-the-Rhine

My Soapbox: Jason Langdon, Cincinnati Mini-Maker Faire

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Louisville had a fire-breathing pony. New York had 3-D printers and makerbots galore. Cincinnati Maker Faire Founder Jason Langdon looks forward to seeing what the local science, DIY and art community has to offer in the city's first all-ages, all-genres celebration of maker culture this October in Washington Park.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, City Building, Consumer Products, Diversity, Education + Learning, Entrepreneurship, Move to Cincinnati, Parks + Greenspace, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Research + Innovation, Talent

Westwood, Oakley, Over-the-Rhine

Seeing stars: Innovative collaboration brings top performers to school stages

Jessica Noll-Korczyk Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Bringing local, national and international artists to work with students at Cincinnati's School for Creative and Performing Arts does more than whet their appetite for the arts. It builds disciplined, savvy learners with deep bonds rooted in Over-the-Rhine.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Education + Learning, Quality of Life, Talent

Downtown, Over-the-Rhine

My Soapbox: Lucia Jackson, Kintimate Costumes, Etc.

Elese Daniel Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Need a kid's, guy's, marching band, Viking, witch doctor or Santa costume? Lucia Jackson has you covered, all from her Northside attic.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, City Building, Consumer Products, Entrepreneurship, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Talent

Northside