Soapdish: A tale of two cities
Is Cincinnati the next Detroit? Hardly, says Soapdish columnist Casey Coston. And he should know, he's lived in both cities.
Downtown
Downtown Cincinnati is the place to live, work, and play populated by restaurants, cafes, bars, arts and culture venues around every corner, plus a long-awaited and busy Kroger's that anchors recently-renovated Court Street Plaza. The downtown urban core is alive with programming, including music during the summer and ice skating in the winter, and features the largest living room 'television' in the region overlooking The Genius of Water at Fountain Square. Downtown has experienced dramatic expansion and population growth with residential developments, including condos and apartments in all price ranges, many of which boast scenic views of the hillsides and the river and offer unparalleled access to nightlife and recreation.
Recently vacant Broadway Building could see apartments in 2017
The former home of the Hamilton County Board of Elections could soon be redeveloped into 50-60 apartments.
People’s Liberty draws national attention
One local experiment in philanthropy is drawing attention from groups around the country that are curious about the potential upside of spreading money through unusual channels. Governing the States and Localities featured an article on People’s Liberty fellowships, through the Haile U.S. Bank Foundation. The fellowships allow recipients to take a year off to try to make their idea happen.
Innovative philanthropy focus of Dec. 8 IDEALAB
On Dec. 8, leaders from three national foundations that are revolutionizing philanthropy through innovative initiatives are coming to Cincinnati to participate in Issue Media Group's IDEALAB.
Chamber designs holiday homecoming to retain young professionals
Thanksgiving weekend is a time to celebrate with family and friends, so the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, with support from C-Change Class 11, is combining a number of holiday events into one larger event.
Newberry Building reopening as lofts in December
The 104-year-old Newberry Building at Sixth and Race streets will open in December as 62 one-bedroom apartments.
Soapdish: Top 5 mean streets for pedestrians
Columnist Casey Coston tackles the problem of walkable, bikeable cities and picks the five most hazardous pedestrian intersections.
Library Foundation announces newest Writer-in-Residence
The Library Foundation has a new Writer-in-Residence, local high school English teacher Kurt Dinan.
Crowdsourcing Cincinnati’s Child Poverty Challenge
Over 700 gathered at Duke Convention Center Oct. 29 to brainstorm community solutions and initiatives to the childhood poverty dilemma. Cincinnati has the sixth highest rate of child poverty in the nation.
United Way raises $62.1 million
Debbie Williams was the keynote speaker at Friday’s Oct. 28 United Way campaign finale at the Duke Energy Convention Center, which raised $62.1 million. Williams thanked the crowd of 650 for supporting the Northern Kentucky Scholar House where she lives with her two-year-old daughter while she attends Cincinnati State Community and Technical College.
