For those seeking an urban environment with a funky blend of Victorian homes, eclectic and traditional businesses, a long tradition of community activism and one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Cincinnati, you can't go wrong with Northside. Home to the legendary 4th of July parade, the Northside Farmer's Market, Shake It Records, the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Cincinnati, popular watering holes like the Comet and Northside Tavern and an active community council, Northside is all about preserving its strong grassroots heritage. One of Cincinnati's most walkable neighborhoods, Northside also features multiple green spaces, including Hoffner Park, the central site of numerous festivals.
Tickle Pickle burgers-and-milkshake cafe will open in Northside later this summer focusing on local and organic foods and options for those with dietary restrictions. The affiliated catering kitchen opens June 8.
Algis Aukstuolis started homebrewing 10 years ago, but he's now focused on brewing kombucha. Skinny Piggy Kombucha has met its Kickstarter goal and will soon move into Urban Artifact in Northside.
Summer Reading continues a 40-year tradition at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County in July, as students strive to keep their skills sharp and become All-Star Readers.
As urban centers attract a new generation eager to live in walkable neighborhoods, many abandoned churches are once again celebrating life. We profile three new "adaptive reuse" conversions in Northside and Over-the-Rhine.
May is Bike Month, the perfect time to reconsider healthy lifestyles and the use of bicycles as transportation. Here's a quick guide to 21 events throughout the area promoting Bike Month.
Reminiscing about the days of roller rinks, rock & roll and swirling disco balls? Then the April 23 Rock ‘n Roll All Skate benefit for nonprofit literacy advocate WordPlay is for you.
Northside staple Mayday closed late last year but will reopen in June as the Northside Yacht Club, a live music venue, restaurant and cocktail bar run by musicians/hospitality vets Stuart MacKenzie and Jon Weiner.
Aiken High School students are preparing for the first-ever Louder Than a Bomb Cincinnati, part of the world's largest poetry slam competition, with Saturday night's finals offering $3,000 in prizes and a recording opportunity at Elementz.
Cincinnati Northside Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation recently changed its name to more accurately reflect the organization’s goal to develop single-family homes in the neighborhood. Two more rehabbed homes will soon be completed.
A feature story on the rebirth of three neighborhood markets in New Orleans, two as traditional food markets and one as a museum, reminds us of our local treasure Findlay Market and has lessons for neighborhood co-op market efforts in Cincinnati.
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