A township invests in its suburban ‘downtown’ to keep it vital
Springfield Township transformed an abandoned '60s-era community hub into a new gathering place.
Fairfax
Less than 10 miles east of Cincinnati on U.S. 50 lies the village of Fairfax, population 1,700. The small community proudly maintains its own police department, public works and recreation departments and is a member of the Little Miami Joint Fire District. Its recreation department sponsors events throughout the year, including summer concerts in the park and Light Up Fairfax. Among its landmarks is the historic Frisch’s Mainliner restaurant, the first year-round drive-through in the region, and the Ferris Memorial Building, which now houses an art gallery.
What happens when a cornerstone restaurant closes in a small town?
No community was more affected by the closure of Frisch's restaurants than the village of Fairfax.
How one small town is taking charge of land use in its tiny community
It can be thankless work, but updating zoning allows communities to control land use and how their towns evolve.
Despite controversies, mayor’s courts are fixtures of small-town justice
Ohio is one of only two states with mayor's courts, whose origins date to 19th century Cincinnati.
Public meetings and convening sessions help guide county allocation of federal funds
This money went towards immediate, long-term, and transformational needs.
Ten-year plan: improvements to Cincinnati’s libraries
Over the next decade, all 40 branches will receive renovations and improvements.
Happy trails! Explore Greater Cincy’s best outdoor walkways this summer
We at Soapbox recently laced up our hiking boots and ventured outdoors to explore some of the region's best-loved urban treks, off-beat adventures and day hikes — stopping along the way for beer and conversation with the folks working to connect them all.
Wasson Way bike trail receives $750,000 to connect Hyde Park to Evanston
The City of Cincinnati recently received $750,000 in federal Transportation Alternatives grant funding for the construction of Phase 2A of the Wasson Way Trail.
