Reimagined Middletown preps for a vibrant yuletide season
Big ideas and downtown collaboration yield a very merry Middie City.
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Middletown, Butler County leaders mull fate of city’s historic buildings
As the city looks for a new path forward, perspectives may vary, but there is shared enthusiasm for an invigorated downtown.
Triple Moon Coffee brews community spirit in the heart of Middie City
Entrepreneur Heather Gibson builds success with a community-first space where creativity, conversation, and caffeine keep customers coming back.
Emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship take center stage at Leadership Council conference
Securing the Future Conference brings together nonprofit boards, staff, and donors from across the region to explore leadership, collaboration and innovation.
An essential step to civic engagement is making sure voices are heard
A national expert and local leaders from Butler County and Middletown explain why citizen participation is vital to addressing public issues.
Cindependent Film Festival mentors and inspires emerging filmmakers
Get up close and personal at programs that fuel filmmakers’ preparation plus an Expo featuring local and national film, video and media-production organizations.
Local fruit orchards adapt to volatile weather and market conditions
The fruits of Blooms and Berries’ labor include strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and pumpkins.
City green-lighted project may tip scales for developers citywide
Save Our Neighborhoods advocates for a broader, unified push for collaborative, inclusive planning and development for all 52 Cincinnati neighborhoods.
Local vegetable growers embrace different business models but share similar commitment
We looked at three local growers to learn about their operations and how they reach customers.
Local dairy producers are committed to quality and family business
Milk might be considered unglamorous, labor-intensive and utilitarian. These producers navigate the uphill battle to profitably provide nutritious products.
