Featured Stories

What smart cities can learn from Pittsburgh

Erin Keane Scott Tuesday, June 10, 2014

With a culture of collaboration, a willingness to change and a focus on creating the kind of urban environment that attracts creative talent, the Steel City has moved from gritty to green and is now poised for the next wave of growth.

My Soapbox: Terrence Burke, Wump Mucket Puppets

Sean M. Peters Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Terrence Burke is dedicated to sharing joy and spreading knowledge with Wump Mucket Puppets, a silly, colorful show he puts on with help from his own family.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, Diversity, Education + Learning, Talent

Northside

Northern Kentucky home to leading podcast expert

Kyle Stone Tuesday, June 10, 2014

In 2005, Cliff Ravenscraft launched "The Weekly LOST Podcast," a talk show that would garner more than 60,000 subscribers in just one year and launch his career as the Podcast Answer Man.

Education + Learning, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Northern Kentucky, Regionalism, Startup, Talent

New Americans: The plight of Cincinnati's refugee population

Andrew Welsh Tuesday, June 03, 2014

Thousands of refugees have fled violence and persecution to make a home in Cincinnati. For the majority of them, however, this means the start of an entirely new struggle. Learn about one man's journey from Burma to the Tri-State.

Cincinnati, Diversity, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Social Innovation

UC Develops New Breed of Drones

Emily Begley Tuesday, June 03, 2014

Advancements in drone technology being made by University of Cincinnati professors and students show promise in preventing disasters and saving lives around the world.

Advanced Engineering, Aerospace, Cincinnati, Education + Learning, Emerging Technology, Higher Education, Leadership, Research + Innovation

Clifton / CUF, Uptown

Anne Lopez and Kylie Walker of Romeo Delivers at AlphaLab

The battle for talent: What cities are doing to attract urban professionals

Lee Chilcote Tuesday, May 20, 2014

For today's top talent, the job market is only one thing to consider when choosing where to live. Urban professionals also want a vibrant city to plug into, a creative place where they can network with other smart people and a dynamic place where they can find their next job.

Cincinnati, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Talent

Downtown, Over-the-Rhine

My Soapbox: Zan McQuade, The Cincinnati Anthology

Sean M. Peters Tuesday, May 20, 2014

"The Cincinnati Anthology" is a collection of essays about the Queen City, written by Cincinnatians from many walks of life. Get an inside look from editor Zan McQuade.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, Diversity, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regionalism

Over-the-Rhine

30 must-try Cincinnati food trucks

Caitlin Koenig Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Over the last few years, food trucks have been on the rise across the country, and Cincinnati is no exception. Consider this your casual summer dining roadmap.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, Dining + Nightlife, Entrepreneurship, Food + Drink, Food Manufacturing & Flavoring, Move to Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Quality of Life, Regionalism

Downtown

The case for a more immigrant-friendly, diverse Cincinnati

Mike Sarason Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Recently, the Brandery, a nationally top-10 ranked business accelerator located in Over-the-Rhine, hosted a fast-paced roundtable discussion on global talent attraction, immigration reform and the need for a more diverse Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Jobs, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Talent

Over-the-Rhine

My Soapbox: Chef Joe West, The Palace at The Cincinnatian Hotel

Sean M. Peters Tuesday, May 13, 2014

It's been three months since Chef Joe West moved from Kansas City to take over the kitchen of The Palace restaurant inside The Cincinnatian Hotel. After years of moving from city to city, looking for the right fit, things are cooking for West in the Queen City.

, Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, Food + Drink, Jobs, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Talent

Downtown

Special Event: Building Community

Soapbox Staff Monday, May 12, 2014

In partnership with Northern Kentucky University's Office of Graduate Programs, join Soapbox this Thursday, May 15, from 5-7 p.m. at Hofbrauhaus in Newport. Enjoy a drink and learn how NKU faculty and graduate students are making an impact in our community.

Food + Drink, Higher Education, Leadership, Northern Kentucky, Regionalism, Talent

Newport

View from the roof deck of a Cleveland loft

National roundup: DC's 'High Line,' Cleveland's coolest digs, Denver's downtown boom

Lee Chilcote Tuesday, May 06, 2014

Issue Media Group publications such as Pop City in Pittsburgh, The Line in Minneapolis and Soapbox in Cincinnati cover "what's next" for urban centers. In this recurring feature, we highlight the top stories in urban innovation from all across our national network

Cincinnati, Regionalism

Bike Month highlights Cincy's burgeoning bike culture

Joe Rudemiller Tuesday, May 06, 2014

With more than 100 events planned in celebration of National Bike Month, and a series of bike-related projects and programs on the horizon, Cincinnati’s bicycling culture is starting to boom.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, Green, Health + Wellness, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Parks + Greenspace, Quality of Life, Regionalism

Northside, Downtown, Over-the-Rhine

My Soapbox: Kurt Platte, OTR architect and designer

Sean M. Peters Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Because of his extensive work in the neighborhood, local architect Kurt Platte could be considered the architect of the "new Over-the-Rhine." His eponymous firm, Platte Architecture + Design, is located in the heart of OTR just blocks away from many of the projects he's completed over the last decade.

Architecture, Arts + Culture, BrandHUB, Branding + Design, Cincinnati, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Reuse / Rebuild, Talent

Over-the-Rhine

Nonprofit groups offer prescription for boosting community health

Robin Donovan Friday, April 25, 2014

Cincinnati suffers from a wide disparity in health outcomes, and poverty and race are among the biggest culprits. Yet a network of local organizations is combating the health challenges facing our city.

Cincinnati, Diversity, Health + Wellness, Non-Profit, Quality of Life, Research + Innovation

Avondale, Price Hill, Hyde Park