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Cincinnati Public Staircases: A Walking History Abandoned But Not Forgotten

Sustainable Cities Collective Tuesday, April 16, 2013

The historic importance of urban staircases in Cincinnati was created in part because of geographic contrasts poised by steep inclines situated between neighborhoods.

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How a Young Community of Entrepreneurs is Rebuilding Detroit

Fast Company Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Read how Josh McManus, who came to Cincinnati to help launch CoSign and other community development projects, is now making an impact in Detroit.

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Patti Smith's Cincinnati Art Exhibit Will Be a Robert Mapplethorpe Tribute

The Huffington Post Tuesday, April 09, 2013

The Patti Smith exhibit that will open at downtown Cincinnati's Contemporary Art Center on May 17 will be a tribute to her close friend, the late photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.

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A Sandwich a Day: The MC Schnitzel from Senate in Cincinnati

Serious Eats Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Senate's MC Schnitzel ($13)—call it the Emcee Schnitzel, the McSchnitzel or whatever else you'd like when you visit—but be reassured that you're ordering one masterpiece of a sandwich.

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Cincinnati Startup Pingage Signs With P&G to Bring Business to Pinterest

Ad Age Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Cincinnati-based startup Pingage wants to offer marketers a way to manage content and build a following. It's goal is to become to Pinterest what Buddy Media was to Facebook.

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Gorillification: How to be a surrogate primate mom

CBS Morning News Tuesday, April 02, 2013

A team of dedicated workers in Cincinnati are trying to give a very sad story a happy ending. Gladys, a two-month-old baby gorilla, was abandoned by her mother, and her keepers have been caring for her until a foster mother gorilla can take over.

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Fresh perspective on crowdfunding

Start Something, the CED blog Tuesday, April 02, 2013

On March 25, the American Underground and CED welcomed Candace Klein, the founder and CEO of Bad Girl Ventures and SoMoLend, to share a little about the “ins and outs” of crowdfunding. With a packed house, Candace started off by challenging those who plan to launch a crowdfunding campaign to share personal stories because the investors are “investing in you, not just your product or idea.”

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15 U.S. Cities Emerging Downtowns

Forbes.com Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Downtown Cincinnati has been transforming its downtown hub since the 1990s, with an estimated $1.3 billion invested in projects currently in construction or planning stages, according to Downtown Cincinnati Inc.

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The 25 most amazing campus recreation centers

Best College Reviews Tuesday, April 02, 2013

UC ranks #1 on the list of top rec centers in the nation, according to Best College Reviews.

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CERN workshop features Ohio physicist, OSC supercomputer

Ohio Supercomputer Center Tuesday, March 26, 2013

A UC physicist is currently teaching programmers in Switzerland how to write code on an Ohio supercomputer.

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Cincinnati plan to privatize parking sparks backlash

Cleveland Plain Dealer Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Cincinnati has plans to privatize parking, but not everyone is happy about the idea.

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Punxsutawney Phil 'indicted' over spring forecast

Boston Globe Tuesday, March 26, 2013

It's almost April, but Cincinnati is in for another snowstorm. The famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil was indicted by Butler County officials earlier this week.

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Toronto's 'Grey Cincinnati' and Montreal's Black Fashion Week look to expand racial boundaries

National Post Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Ryerson fashion professor Henry Navarro's "Grey Cincinnati" show challenges fashion stereotypes.

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Cincinnati's Findlay Market is a World Unto Itself

Boston Globe Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Findlay Market is the go-to place for Cincinnatians who are looking for fresh produce. It's the one of the oldest markets in the country, and isn't just a tourist destination.

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Students' Art Display Causes Controversy at U. of Cincinnati

The Chronicle Tuesday, March 12, 2013

At the University of CIncinnati, the display, “Re-Envisioning the Female Body,” was meant to protest previous demonstrations against abortion on campus. It included poster-size images of female genitalia, and critics have expressed concerns about the university allowing the images to be displayed.

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