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Brittany York is a college educator, freelance writer, and the event producer for Ohio Civics Essential. She loves travel and photography. Keep up with Brittany on Instagram @brittbrittbrittbrittany.

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Left: Michael Coppage receiving his award; right above: His art; right below: His mural in OTR
Michael Coppage is using art to start discussions about mental health

Talbert House employee Michael Coppage is using art to prompt discussion and promote inquiry about mental health. You can see his mural in Over-the-Rhine at Goetz Alley and 13th Street.

In 2015, a team from Elder High School won LNGC's spelling bee.
LNGC to host 26th annual adult community-wide spelling bee on April 27

Spellcheck and autocorrect may be today’s norm, but the Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati is keeping spelling relevant with its 26th annual Adult Team Spelling Bee on April 17.

Properties that KCB's Future Blooms program has helped spruce up.
Future Blooms program helps beautify blighted properties, urge economic development

Cincinnati’s vacant buildings have been receiving makeovers since 2009, thanks to Keep Cincinnati Beautiful and its Future Blooms program.

Cincinnatians enjoying Opening Day for Trails in 2016.
Tri-State Trails inviting all to area trails opening day

This weekend is Opening Day for Trails, which encourages participants to walk, hike or bike their ways throughout Greater Cincinnati.

Keynote speaker, Hugh Herr
Bethesda North’s annual fundraiser to feature renowned scientist Hugh Herr

Since 2012, more than $2 million has been raised to support Bethesda North Hospital through its annual LYCEUM fundraising event. This year's event is April 12 and will feature Hugh Herr as the keynote speaker.

Kachelle Cunningham is working with Starfire Council and Community Matters to bring an artist collective to Lower Price Hill.
Starfire Council helping create inclusive artist collective in Lower Price Hill

Studio C participant Starfire Council is partnering with Community Matters in Lower Price Hill and a resident to bring an artist collective to the neighborhood.

Local nonprofit Envision Children focuses on preparing students for academic success.
Envision Children’s annual fundraiser to help fund its summer enrichment program

On April 9, Envision Children will host its 12th annual Lighting the Way fundraiser, which will raise money for its Academic Summer Enrichment program.

Tomorrow night, local youth will show of their talents at the Music Resource Center's Sampler.
Music Resource Center hosting quarterly youth showcase tomorrow night

Cincinnati youth will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and potential tomorrow evening at The Sampler, a free event at the Music Resource Center.

Students from Shroder Paideia High School donated $650 to UpSpring.
Shroder Paideia High School students raise money to help peers experiencing homelessness

Shroder Paideia High School students organized a bake sale and raised $650, which they donated to UpSpring to help fund programs like Summer 360.

This year's film festival will feature a number of Hollywood stars.
ReelAbilities Film Festival to showcase 60 films about living with disabilities

In years past, the Cincinnati ReelAbilities Film Festival has attracted more than 8,000 attendees, but this year’s Festival is shaping up to be bigger than ever.

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