Video 2014: The year in Soapbox images
Soapbox photographer Scott Beseler presents the year in photos, a collection of his home page "masthead" images from throughout 2014. See how many local spots you can identify.
Hyde Park
One of Cincinnati's oldest neighborhoods, Hyde Park, has become a favorite among young professionals. Hyde Park Square has evolved to become a thriving hub of activity while still preserving its original charm. Upscale specialty shops and restaurants surround the charismatic fountain in the middle of the square.A delightfully walkable neighborhood, Hyde Park seems to enjoy an unusually significant number of dog-walkers, joggers, rollerbladers and tricked out baby strollers criss-crossing its tree shaded side streets.
15 for ’15: Big ideas driving Cincinnati forward in the new year
Here are 15 big ideas for Greater Cincinnati in 2015 that, if achieved, will accelerate the region's forward momentum. They're certainly doable given the winds of change moving Cincinnati in the right direction.
Kentucky-based juice bar opens shop in Hyde Park Square
After beginning a cold-pressed juice business out of her kitchen two years ago, Kimmye Bohannon has opened The Weekly Juicery on Hyde Park Square.
Local startup Strap attracts $1.25 million in investments for wearable tech
Brandery grad Strap announces $1.25 million in seed funding for the wearable tech company.
Cincinnati restaurant makes Playboy’s 101 Best Breakfasts list
The Echo in Hyde Park came in at No. 17 on Playboy's "101 Best Breakfasts in America: The Midwest" list.
Cincinnati’s Literary Luminosity
With the 8th annual Books by the Banks on the horizon, we bring to light many of the Queen City’s literary treasures, from local talent, publications and organizations to libraries, bookstores and writing groups.
Tri*Metro campaign providing entertainment buses Sept. 13
This fall, Metro is launching the tri*Metro campaign, which will encourage young professionals to incorporate Metro into their lives. As part of the campaign, Metro is providing entertainment buses on Sept. 13.
E-Waste recycling drive saves 75 tons of electronics from landfills
With the beginning of May came the fifth annual Players for the Planet electronic waste recycling drive. The four-day drive ran from May 1-4, and an estimated total of 150,000 pounds (75 tons) of e-waste, including cellphones, computers and printers, was collected.
Nonprofit groups offer prescription for boosting community health
Cincinnati suffers from a wide disparity in health outcomes, and poverty and race are among the biggest culprits. Yet a network of local organizations is combating the health challenges facing our city.
Girls on the Run to celebrate 10 years and 10,000 girls
Girls on the Run Cincinnati will celebrate its 10-year anniversary May 10 as 104 teams of girls cross the finish line of what will be, for many of them, their first 5k.
