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Jessica Esemplare

Jessica Esemplare is the managing editor of Soapbox Cincinnati and a graduate of Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Shortly after completing her degree in magazine journalism, she began covering local and regional topics at The Cincinnati Herald and, later, as an editor at Ohio Magazine. Her writing has also been featured in U.S. News and World Report.

Jessica Esemplare's Latest Articles

Hard Times: The second annual Cincy Seltzer Fest supports Pink Ribbon Girls

Eight local seltzer brands will be featured at Fowling Warehouse along with nearly 100 different varieties.

Ten years of writing: WordPlay announces their new location and their first youth poet laureate

After a pandemic hiatus, the organization is back with new programming and their first ever youth poet laureate.

Notes From Ukraine: How one exchange student changed the lives of a local family

Lena stayed with Judy Hughes’ family for three weeks in 1994. But their bond has lasted through the years.

CCAC Next: Imagining a better future for the arts

The Clifton Cultural Arts Center has been looking for a new home for years. After searching through more than 30 properties, they finally found one.

Argos Natural Pet Food feeds and treats Queen City dogs and cats

After years of rescuing, fostering, and caring for dogs and cats, Elisabeth Mayer left her corporate career to pursue a line of work dedicated to serving her lifelong passion for animals.

For years, the school has experienced break-ins and property damage.
How do you solve a problem like Shroder? The KHDC is working towards a resolution

Shroder High School has been mostly vacant since 2007, but community leaders are working to resolve grievances and give it a second life.

Hybrid offers a wide variety of high-quality Jewelry.
‘Your body, your choice.’ A piercing artist teaches the notion of consent

The #MeToo movement brought to light the many ways that people can be violated. One local piercing artist is making sure that kids know it’s ok to say “no.”

Hybrid offers a wide variety of high-quality Jewelry.
Consent: What is it and why is it important?

The #MeToo movement brought to light the many ways that people can be violated. One local piercing artist is making sure that kids know that it’s ok to say “no.”

#WhyCincyVotes

Elections have become very divisive. Here’s why some residents — and Soapbox staffers — participate.

Peerro is the pipeline between high school and gainful employment

Rachel Angel developed the app to show students where they can start and where they can succeed in their careers.

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