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Liz McEwan

Liz McEwan is a proud wife, mama, urbanite, musician and blogger. Follow her at The Walking Green and on twitter at @thewalkinggreen.

Liz McEwan's Latest Articles

Drew and Lea Lachey offer access to the arts and mentorship through their nonprofit

After leaving L.A. to raise their family in Cincinnati, the Lacheys worked with their alma mater, the School of Creative and Performing Arts, to teach classes and start a camp.

Home with your kids? Make the most of it.

Liz McEwan, regular contributor and homeschooling mom with four children, shares her survival tips for the upcoming weeks.

Home with your kids? Make the most of it.

Liz McEwan, regular Soapbox contributor and homeschooling mom with four children, shares her survival tips for the upcoming weeks.

La Soupe board president Mimi Dyer in front of La Soupe's newest location.
Creativity in community: solving Walnut Hills’ food security crisis

A variety of grassroots organizations — from churches to urban farmers — are working together to combat hunger in the area.

On-the-Ground Walnut Hills: Educating the whole community

In response to their failing school, local organizations and residents work together to improve the lives of students.

Walnut Hills residents fight for diversity and resist developments that decrease affordable housing

Fears of gentrification and displacement are common in transitional neighborhoods where developers are faced with a variety of opportunities for investment and a market that supports higher-yield investments.

On the Ground: A new wave of residents putting down roots brings stability to Walnut Hills

In the 1980s and 90s, the community's population shrank drastically, leading to urban blight and crime. But in the early 2000s, a wave of new, young urbanism brought a heightened interest in traditional, dense neighborhoods nearer to the urban core. With this heightened interest came a new willingness to invest capital in urban revitalization.

Preschool Promise creates a pathway to academic achievement for local children who need it most

In November of 2016, Cincinnati taxpayers voted in support of a five-year, $33M tax levy that would increase access to high-quality preschools within Cincinnati Public Schools’ jurisdiction.

Embrace the Danish tradition of Hygge with a few good books this holiday season

Two local bibliophiles from Joseph-Beth Booksellers weigh in on their top picks, perfect for gifts or relaxing on your own.

Embrace the Danish tradition of Hygge with a few good books this holiday season

Two local bibliophiles from Joseph-Beth Booksellers weigh in on their top picks, perfect for gifts or relaxing on your own.

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