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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

Thomas More launches Dyslexia Institute, first of several education initiatives

The university plans to introduce new programs and scholarships in its School of Education over the next four to five years.

A rendering of the interior entryway to the new Forest Park library.
A new library will serve as community gathering space and a spark for further development

Forest Park's ambitious redevelopment plans got a jump start from an unlikely source – the library. 

Ten questions (and answers) about the plan to sell Cincinnati’s railroad

A primer on a complex question on Cincinnati's ballot.

Nonprofit awarded half-million to train, organize workers for green jobs

The grant from the Department of Labor is meant to expand opportunities for workers in high-demand industries.

Mill Creek: Far from dead, the urban waterway has potential for recreation throughout its course

A 43-mile trail along two branches of the stream would connect more than a dozen Hamilton County communities.  

More than $200,000 in grants awarded to local startups

Nonprofit Main Street Ventures provides funding to entrepreneurs and startups in eight counties throughout the region.

Long lives, well lived: What neighborhoods can do to increase life expectancy

Life expectancy is often compared from nation to nation or state to state, but there’s a wide disparity among neighboring communities just within Hamilton County.

A new Port Authority program aims to attract manufacturing jobs of the future

The $170 million venture would buy and clean up old industrial sites, resell them to manufacturers, and help grow advanced manufacturing jobs.

Common ground: Creating shared civic space sparks redevelopment in neighborhoods

As older communities look for ways to attract new residents, retain folks who already live there, and lure new businesses, common spaces connect people to place.

The links between music and wellness will be explored at a September event

The conference will present research on benefits of music on diverse populations such as older adults, caregivers, corporate employees, developmentally disabled, at-risk youth, and those experiencing mental health issues and substance addictions.

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