Agenda 360 conducting community survey
Agenda 360, a regional action initiative seeking to transform Cincinnati into a leading metro region for talent, jobs, and economic opportunity, is conducting a community survey to gain input.
Mt. Lookout / Columbia-Tusculum
Home of Cincinnati's 16-inch astronomic telescope and Ault and Alms parks, Mt. Lookout boasts locally-owned, one-of-a-kind specialty shops, as well as upscale restaurants and neighborhood watering holes. The neighborhood is inviting with a bright mix of traditional and modern elements scattered around the easily walkable Mt. Lookout Square.Featuring a well-maintained stock of stately older homes, a new wave of young families and singles have recently taken to moving up to the hill in search of housing deals conveniently located to a vibrant nightlife and strong community involvement.
Attracting, retaining YPs crucial to regional economy
Our region's economic future and overall vitality rely on showing young professionals (YPs) that Cincinnati is a terrific place to live, learn, work, play and stay, says University of Cincinnati president Nancy Zimpher.
$2.4M grant to help thousands of students prepare for college
Thousands of low-income Cincinnati Public Schools students will get on track for college thanks to a $2.4 million GEARUP SCORES partnership grant.
Cincinnati chosen for innovative youth political immersion program
Cincinnati has been selected as one of five cities from across the country to participate in Swing Semester, an innovative program that helps young people take their first steps into political activism.
Forbes: Cincinnati 7th most lustful city
Don't blush, but Forbes has named us America's 7th most lustful city.
Bus systems lure riders with plush seats and Wi-Fi
With higher fuel prices leading to increased ridership, transit systems like Cincinnati's Metro are looking at ways to make riders' experiences more pleasant and more convenient, all while keeping costs down.
LandLOC roundtable to address vacant, abandoned properties
Community developers can learn of a new program that helps return vacant and abandoned properties to productive use during a roundtable meeting today from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Price Hill Will, 3208 Warsaw Avenue.
Metro tests ‘bendable’ bus
Metro is testing a new "bendable" bus that could hold 50 percent more passengers on its busiest routes.
Strive endorses plan to boost CPS college enrollment
Strive has endorsed a plan by an alliance of non-profits to increase the number of Cincinnati Public Schools students who enroll in college following graduation.
Home builders voice support for energy-efficiency credits
Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati president Andrea Lucke wants Congress to extend the New Energy Efficient Home Credit, which expires at the end of the year.
