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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.

My Soapbox: Nick Shah, UC Presidential Leadership Medal of Excellence winner

Caitlin Koenig Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Nick Shah, who will graduate from the University of Cincinnati later this month, has already proven himself a 21st century Renaissance man. With a degree in biomedical engineering and a minor in Spanish, he'll start med school at UC this year, but he's already a fixture at the Ronald McDonald House, where he shares his talents as a pianist every week. Shah chats with Soapbox about his plans for the future and what he hopes to contribute to the world of medicine.

$29.5M grant, neighbor-focused plans boost Avondale housing revitalization efforts

Geoffrey Dobbins Tuesday, January 15, 2013
What happens when the city, neighborhood advocates and a national redevelopment firm collaborate to transform outdated and underutilized public housing in Avondale? They snag a $29.5M federal grant aimed at holistic renewal.

Innov8 for Health breeds success by forcing failure

Lee Chilcote Tuesday, January 08, 2013
When it comes to the fast-evolving world of health care, Cincinnati's startup community is attracting fans from the White House on down, in part by focusing on fast failures as well as lasting ideas.

For Good Special: Emanuel's transformation

Chris Graves Tuesday, December 04, 2012
This week, we bring you a special, in-depth look at the recent sale of the Emanuel Center in Over-the-Rhine, a nonprofit organization that we've covered before in Soapbox.

'That Cortnie girl' adds voice to feminist perspectives

Sarah Coressel Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Cortnie Owens wants to make a difference. Whether she's in a class at UC, working on social media for the Women's Center on campus or writing on her own blog, the young feminist preaches the power of positive body acceptance.

My Soapbox: Honour Pillow revisits Fringe

Becky Johnson Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Addyston-born playwright, comedienne and cancer survivor Honour Pillow has stories to tell. She gives Soapbox's Becky Johnson a glimpse behind the inspiration of her Fringe-encore performance at the Know.

Share the road: A bike-friendly guide for non-bikers

Evan Wallis Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Did you know that in the state of Ohio, bicycles are considered vehicles and are supposed be treated as such? Or that cyclists can be given tickets for riding on the sidewalk, and are urged, for safety reasons, to take up the entire lane while riding? As Cincinnati's bicycle infrastructure grows, it's more important than ever for everyone on the road to know how to share it safely. Soapbox cyclist-in-chief Evan Wallis shares some basic tips.
 

On a roll: Euro Cargo bikes mix art, sustainability

Jack Ellenberger Tuesday, August 07, 2012
What happens when a European designer lands in Cincinnati to create a new breed of Cargo Bike? Farmers, and artists, take note.

Downtown on the farm

Jack Ellenberger, UC New Media Bureau Tuesday, July 10, 2012
You can find Dylan Tennison's rainbow chard, French breakfast and cherry belle radishes, six varieties of lettuces, arugula, fresh garlic and Tot soy—all grown in a plot in Over the Rhine—in groceries, markets and restaurants throughout the city. The Cincinnati native bikes and harvests his way to a sustainable, and inspiring, life filled with delicious benefits.

What The New York Times forgot: Our innovative parks

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, June 19, 2012
With the Smale Riverfront Park open and Washington Park debuting July 6, we take a closer look at how the Cincinnati Park Board's oft-overlooked innovations move, and in some cases outright push, the city forward.

Price Hill community blends urban, rural lifestyles

Evan Wallis Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Few urban neighborhoods offer residents a 16-acre nature center and 26 weeks of fresh produce from a community-supported agriculture program. But those are just a few of the perks in Enright Ridge Eco-Village. Nestled in Price Hill, just a few miles from the heart of downtown Cincinnati, the green community offers residents the best of both urban and rural lifestyles.

SpringBoard diary: giving thanks

Megan McAuley Tuesday, March 20, 2012
In her final SpringBoard entry, aspiring entrepreneur Megan McAuley takes stock of how far she's come and looks toward the climb ahead--with a little help from more than just her friends.

SpringBoard diary: Finding the right route

Megan McAuley Tuesday, March 13, 2012
As she details her seventh week of SpringBoard, fledgling entrepreneur and rock-climber Megan McAuley reassesses her initial dream location and opts for a new and unknown path.
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