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Feature Story bethel

Why does one small town struggle while its neighbors thrive? The answers date back years

While much of the county surrounding it is thriving, the village of Bethel hasn't necessarily benefitted. It's not alone. Many tri-state neighborhoods lack resiliency. 

Feature Story 8K principals

OTR developer 8K is honing an engaged approach to revitalize communities

If there’s a century-old, overlooked commercial property with viable possibilities to improve a residential neighborhood; that’s where you’ll find 8K methodically digging in.  

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Inclusive dentistry: Transforming access for patients with disabilities

Three Centers for Inclusive Dentistry in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio use specialized training, sensory-friendly tools, and tailored approaches to provide accessible dental care for all patients.

Feature Story montessori

New Montessori school in the works as Xavier's longstanding program is set to end

A group of parents is organizing the Martha McDermott Montessori School, named after a Cincinnati educator who was instrumental in expanding Montessori education.

Feature Story Atrium’s offering a Level 3 Trauma Center provides a valuable asset to the community.

Health care organizations keeping Middletown well

Middletown health care providers discuss improvements boosting local quality of life.  

Longform Frisch's Mainliner restaurant was a Fairfax landmark.

As we saw it: Soapbox favorite photos of 2024

Soapbox retrospective from last year's archives. 43 remarkable photos published throughout our 16th year of local reporting.  

Feature Story newdeal

The Living New Deal: 90 years later, FDR's groundbreaking program is part of our everyday lives

"It showed what a caring government, an enlightened government, could do for everybody." 

Feature Story  Leadership Council provides monthly peer roundtables that facilitate valuable feedback that helps nonprofit leaders refine their plans, pitches and bottom line.

Nonprofit compensation research indicate sectors’ employment challenges, opportunities

Leadership Council for Nonprofits' Beth Benson provides insight for competitive recruitment, retention along with obstacles that face the entire nonprofit landscape.

Feature Story Sarah Nathan Middletown Community Foundation

Middletown’s homes away from home

A look at four institutions and locations that enrich the city’s social fabric as beloved third places.  

Longform Small-team-smile

New series explores efforts to address oral health inequities

A new State of Health series highlights innovative approaches and partnerships tackling systemic barriers to oral health care for underserved populations.

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