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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.

My Soapbox: Sherry Carran, Covington's mayor-elect

Hannah Purnell Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Covington's first female mayor, Sherry Carran, takes office next month. The alum of the University of Cincinnati’s architecture program and long-time Northern Kentuckian shares her thoughts on her election, her goals, and bikes in Covington with Soapbox’s Hannah Purnell.
 

Psst: Cincinnati's greener than you think

Chris Graves Tuesday, September 25, 2012
From a nationally recognized "poop processor" to a net-zero energy corporate headquarters, Cincinnati exemplifies "green" leadership to other cities and states. So why aren't more locals talking about it? Soapbox offers four conversation starters.

Hero-building sculptor branches out with 'Black Brigade'

Amanda Palmer Tuesday, August 21, 2012
What do Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain and heroic black Civil War volunteers from Cincinnati have in common? They’ve all been brought to life via the sculpting talents of Cincinnati native John Hebenstreit, 39. 

Bunbury's full frontal

Scott Beseler and Casey Coston Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Big yellow beach balls. Hula-hoops and craft beers. And a really cool app. Soapbox's Scott Beseler and Casey Coston team up for a full-frontal review of the inaugural Bunbury Music Festival.

Soapdish: The ultimate insider's guide to downtown + OTR

Casey Coston Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Soapbox's own Casey Coston delivers again with his “Highly Subjective, Sometimes Eccentric, Oftentimes Random Insider’s Guide to Over the Rhine and Downtown,” from best art/dog park to best rooftop establishment by default.

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.

CEOs: City lovers tweet Cincinnati takeaways

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Civic urban leaders from across disciplines--educators, executives, entrepreneurs--shared lessons and inspiration in Cincinnati last week, as the city played host to a conference that celebrated good ideas and creative leaders. So what were the takeaways?

Dog days abound at Fido Field

Evan Wallis Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Fido Field is not a dog park, but it is a treat of a comeback story. Just east of downtown on the Ohio River, the Field is a labor of love for the enthusiastic dog owners who made it possible, through a combination of hard work, fundraising and, yes, doggone determination.

Soapdish: Step in time along hillside treks

Casey Coston Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Cincinnati has some 400 sets of hillside stairways through all parts of the city, winding their way between neighborhoods and historic sites and offering jaw-dropping views for determined hikers. Soapbox's Casey Coston offers a walk along his favorites.

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.

Kolar finds success at intersection of brand, architecture, interiors

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Whether she’s helping design Cincinnati’s newest riverfront park or transforming hospitals by blending graphic and industrial design with architecture, Kelly Kolar revels in integrating her passions to create massive, holistic change.

My Soapbox: Andrea Torrice, documentary filmmaker

Emily Schneider Tuesday, October 11, 2011
In The New Metropolis, documentary filmmaker and Cincinnati resident Andrea Torrice explores how cities can recreate and reinvigorate themselves through neighborhood initiatives and thoughtful planning. This week, she talks with Emily Schneider for Soapbox.

A stitch in time

Scott Beseler Tuesday, September 27, 2011
On MPMF eve, hundreds of blond yarn-bombers hit the streets -- specifically, Central Parkway -- to cover the city with a cool collaboration of color and style. Soapbox's own Scott Beseler tracked down the knit-pickers.

Heather Britt: Fountain Square

Scott Beseler and Elissa Yancey Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Heather Britt teaches dance at Northern Kentucky University and works as one of the city's most sought-after choreographers. She finds inspiration at Fountain Square.
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