Featured Stories

Covington's new branding campaign is witty and creative

All Hands on Deck: Covington is making waves in 2015

Kristen Franke Tuesday, January 13, 2015

The City of Covington has seen and delivered significant changes over the past year, with many more to come just in time for its 2015 bicentennial. Can they get a high five?

Arts + Culture, Branding + Design, Economic Development, Higher Education, Leadership, Northern Kentucky, PR, Marketing + Advertising, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Talent, Volunteer

Covington

My Soapbox: P.G. Sittenfeld, Cincinnati City Council

Benjamin Plattner Tuesday, January 13, 2015

If there’s one individual in Cincinnati who embodies the calendar's January transition from past to future, it has to be City Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld. Just 30, he has his finger on the pulse of today's defining urban trends while looking to possible statewide (and even national) office.

Cincinnati, Economic Development, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Talent, Venture Capital

Western Hills, Westwood, Mt. Auburn / Prospect Hill, West End / Brighton, Corryville, Mt. Lookout / Columbia-Tusculum, Mt. Adams, Avondale, Price Hill, Oakley, Northside, Downtown, Uptown, Hyde Park, Walnut Hills / East Walnut Hills, Over-the-Rhine, Madisonville

15 for '15: Big ideas driving Cincinnati forward in the new year

John Fox Tuesday, January 06, 2015

Here are 15 big ideas for Greater Cincinnati in 2015 that, if achieved, will accelerate the region's forward momentum. They're certainly doable given the winds of change moving Cincinnati in the right direction.

Western Hills, Westwood, Mariemont, Covington, Evanston / Norwood, Newport, Avondale, Price Hill, Northside, Downtown, Uptown, Hyde Park, Walnut Hills / East Walnut Hills, Over-the-Rhine, Madisonville

Happy holidays!

Monday, December 29, 2014

Soapbox is taking a break this week to celebrate the holidays and plan our New Year's Eve schedule. We'll return with a new issue on January 6. Until then, enjoy the rest of the holiday season with family and friends!

Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky

Rothenberg garden a source of connection, pride and growth for OTR students, community

Brittany York Friday, December 19, 2014

Rothenberg Preparatory Academy's roof-top garden serves multiple roles, from educational experience to salad bar provider to community building.

Cincinnati, Education + Learning, Environment + Sustainability, Green, Health + Wellness, Leadership, Life Sciences + Biohealth, Move to Cincinnati, Non-Profit, Parks + Greenspace, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Reuse / Rebuild, Talent, Volunteer

Over-the-Rhine

Philadelphia residents and police working together

Police-community partnerships offer way to improve neighborhood safety

Brandon Alcorn Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Communities across the U.S. have formed effective, ongoing partnerships with the police that have stopped basement break-ins in Covington, slowed drug dealers in Walnut Hills and generally improved safety and trust between residents and police.

Cincinnati, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Quality of Life

Covington, Walnut Hills / East Walnut Hills

Ryan Messer: New kind of leader for a new Over-the-Rhine

Liz McEwan Tuesday, December 09, 2014

New leaders have emerged in a changing Over-the-Rhine, but none are as visible and dedicated as Ryan Messer.

Cincinnati, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Talent, Volunteer

Over-the-Rhine

Changing people's careers 3 months at a time

Holly End Tuesday, December 09, 2014

People’s Liberty Residencies are tapping into one of society’s most underutilized resources: young talent. The results could shape careers and even transform Greater Cincinnati.

Branding + Design, Cincinnati, Diversity, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Jobs, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Non-Profit, Philanthropy, Startup, Talent

Over-the-Rhine

The Art of Ordinary Life: Why storytelling nights are suddenly everywhere

Lee Chilcote and Kyle Stone Tuesday, December 02, 2014

In our hyperconnected, digital age, people hunger for real stories. In Cincinnati, Cleveland and elsewhere, storytelling nights are growing thanks to the popularity of The Moth, This American Life and other programs that elevate life to art.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, Dining + Nightlife, Entrepreneurship, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Talent

Over-the-Rhine

8 Cincinnati area buildings are coming back to life

Caitlin Koenig Tuesday, December 02, 2014

A new Soapbox series focuses on building redevelopment. In part 1, writer Caitlin Koenig dives into Greater Cincinnati’s past and offers a peek at what these eight buildings are blossoming into.

Architecture, Cincinnati, Economic Development, Move to Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Reuse / Rebuild, Talent

Covington, Over-the-Rhine, Madisonville

Happy Thanksgiving

Sarah Whitman Monday, November 24, 2014

Soapbox is on hiatus this week as we take time to celebrate Thanksgiving with our families. Look for updated content and a new newsletter on December 2. Happy Thanksgiving!

Elevating Our Environment: Cincinnati Design Awards recognizes 17 outstanding projects

Sarah Whitman Thursday, November 20, 2014

Recently, 255 design professional gathered at the Contemporary Arts Center to honor the year's best projects in architecture, interior design, landscape design and experiential design.

Architecture, Arts + Culture, BrandHUB, Cincinnati, Environment + Sustainability, Parks + Greenspace, Regionalism, Reuse / Rebuild, Talent

Downtown

My Soapbox: Chris Bergman, Choremonster

Benjamin Plattner Tuesday, November 18, 2014

OTR-based startup Choremonster is riding a huge wave of momentum following a four-month stint in the Disney Accelerator. We recently caught up with CEO Chris Bergman.

Architecture + Design, Cincinnati, Consumer Products, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, IT + High Tech, Research + Innovation, Startup, Talent

Over-the-Rhine

Four Cincinnati startups that could change the world

Chelsea Amsley Tuesday, November 18, 2014

These four Cincinnati startups are making moves to improve both the local economy and quality of life. If they succeed, humanity will be all the better.

Cincinnati, Entrepreneurship, Environment + Sustainability, IT + High Tech, Quality of Life, Research + Innovation, Social Business, Social Innovation, Startup, Talent, Water