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.

Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival includes special events as well as independent movies

The festival is presented by Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled (LADD), which supports more than 700 adults with disabilities with its programs for housing, employment, and meaningful community engagement.

Blis Hanousek Devault is director of Xavier University's DIFT program (Digital Innovation, Film and Television. Her film, "A Slice of Pie: A Love Story," is a festival entry.
OTR International Film Festival announces 2023 lineup

"A Slice Of Pie: A Love Story," a documentary by Xavier professor Blis Hanousek Devault, is among the lineup for this year's Over-The-Rhine International Film Festival.

The trip to Mondragon: Home of the world’s largest co-op

The delegation from Cincinnati and Dayton came back with clear next steps on how they want to bring work-ownership to the next level in southwest Ohio.  

O'neal-Turner decided to paint again and focused on painting youth during the COVID pandemic.
Artist and founding director Toilynn O’Neal-Turner leads ROMAC’s preservation and transformation

A native of Cincinnati, O’Neal-Turner was born into a family who existed where art and community intersected.

Ukrainian runners; Vadym Kovalenko, left, and Maksym Pasichnyk, right, at the Flying Pig Marathon.
Ukrainian ironman and wounded warrior participate in Flying Pig Marathon

Running to raise awareness and money for a planned clinic to treat PTSD among soldiers, veterans and civilians.

Rebecca Fannin, renowned author of Silicon Heartland, visits Union Hall

Changes over the past decade are turning the Midwest from a rust belt to a tech-hub.

Life’s purpose for Duncanson artist: ‘Leave my portion of the world better than the way I found it’

Themes of belonging, journey and history punctuated Anita Graef’s two-week residency, which culminates April 29 with a concert at Covington’s Carnegie arts center.

Green Cincinnati Plan update focuses on climate equity, sustainability, innovation, and engagement

The five-year update of the plan was a sustained effort from multiple organizations, businesses, and community members.

Cincinnati is a great place to be a female founder

Meet the current cohort from Elevate Equity, Flywheel's program which supports social enterprises in building their businesses. 

City of Music: Cincinnati’s renowned symphony orchestra becomes a voice for positive change

Cincinnati's renowned symphony orchestra is diversifying its repertoire and musicians, to change, grow, and attract a twenty-first century audience.

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