Nation’s oldest, continuously operating stained-glass studio calls Middletown home
Inside a historic downtown building, BeauVerre Riordan Studios continues a rare artistic tradition.
Middletown, OH
Middletown’s history is an apt summation of the story of the United States. A formerly booming factory town that thrived alongside Armco Steel, paper mills and other industrial producers, Middie City faced many challenges beginning in the 1980s, when such jobs disappeared. However, Middletown has begun forging a prosperous path forward. Its leaders have invested in downtown buildings and events that will help attract a diverse population back to the city of just over 52,000. From Renaissance Pointe, a $200 million mixed-use development with a first phase due for completion in 2026, to the Middletown Rising college-scholarship program and increased investment in its parks and public spaces, Middletown has harnessed its resilience and work ethic to create a prosperous city and region.
Superintendent Debbie Houser retires in August leaving Middletown City Schools in a good place for her successor
During her tenure, programs increased student proficiency, reduced chronic absenteeism and included a collaborative initiative to introduce students to wider career opportunities.
Where to eat well in Middletown
A guide to four independent restaurants shaping the city’s growing dining scene.
A historian, a retired judge, and the local DAR chapter offer Middletown history lessons just in time for the nation’s 250th celebration
Engagement from the Revolutionary War through World War II reflects the city’s resilience and can-do mentality.
Middletown Community Foundation celebrates fifty years at the forefront facing challenges, incubating positive outcomes
While MCF reflects on role in the community's revitalization, they continue to meet the complex challenges that await all communities in the 21st century.
Reimagined Middletown preps for a vibrant yuletide season
Big ideas and downtown collaboration yield a very merry Middie City.
Middletown, Butler County leaders mull fate of city’s historic buildings
As the city looks for a new path forward, perspectives may vary, but there is shared enthusiasm for an invigorated downtown.
Triple Moon Coffee brews community spirit in the heart of Middie City
Entrepreneur Heather Gibson builds success with a community-first space where creativity, conversation, and caffeine keep customers coming back.
An essential step to civic engagement is making sure voices are heard
A national expert and local leaders from Butler County and Middletown explain why citizen participation is vital to addressing public issues.
Power to the people: Neighborhoods flex their civic muscles to bring about change
Neighborhood groups are working to shift power back to people who have historically been forgotten, marginalized, and ignored over the years.
