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David Holthaus

David Holthaus is an award-winning journalist and a Cincinnati native. When not writing or editing, he's likely to be bicycling, hiking, reading, or watching classic movies.

 

David Holthaus's Latest Articles

Surge of legislation threatens already precarious mental health of LGBTQ youth and young adults

Discrimination, bullying, family dynamics, and a wave of new legislation all play roles in the mental health crisis. But some communities are bucking the trend.   

‘We’re doing something about it’: How an old community plans for a new start in its third century

A community development corporation is a center of gravity for gathering ideas, organizing residents, and coming up with new solutions for an aging neighborhood.  

One tree at a time: Teens work to reverse decades of environmental injustice

Groundwork Ohio River Valley's grassroots approach starts with asking residents what they need for healthier, sustainable neighborhoods.

The Ohio River is the latest addition to park service’s national trails system

More than 300 miles of the river, as well as the towns, cities and tributaries along the way, have been designated as a National Water Trail.

Are Ohio’s small villages serving their residents? A new law brings more scrutiny

It requires every village in the state to be evaluated to see if it should be considered for dissolution by the voters.

Fewer babies are dying in Cincinnati. Now its effort will be a model in other cities

Cradle Cincinnati’s model brings together parents, caregivers, health care professionals, and community members to support mothers and babies. 

Demands for emergency medical service are stretching the budgets of small towns and townships

Calls for medical care have increased 40-50% in some communities over 10 years while the population has remained stagnant.  

Getting there: Without access to transportation, jobs and health can be at risk

Expanded transportation services improve lives for individuals and communities.

‘We all need to band together’: A former mayor, now a county commissioner, speaks out

Stephanie Summerow Dumas' leadership experience in Hamilton County's first-ring suburbs gives her a unique perspective on their challenges.  

A place to call home: How housing impacts health

As the dream of a home of one’s own becomes a stretch for many, the health of families and communities is at risk. Here's what's being done about it.

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