Ruth’s Parkside Cafe owners hoping to host American Can reunion
Mary Kroner and David Tape, co-owners of Ruth’s Parkside Café in Northside's American Can building, want to host a reunion for people who worked in the original factory.
Northside
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.
My Soapbox: P.G. Sittenfeld, Cincinnati City Council
If there’s one individual in Cincinnati who embodies the calendar's January transition from past to future, it has to be City Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld. Just 30, he has his finger on the pulse of today's defining urban trends while looking to possible statewide (and even national) office.
Northside’s Barrio Tequileria changes owners, updates menu
Chuck Eberle and Thomas Placke recently reopened Northside’s Barrio Tequileria with a menu emphasis on Tex-Mex favorites and more live music, karaoke, art and games.
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.
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.
Orchids, Bistro Grace, Red Feather among best U.S. restaurants
Open Table diners rated three Cincinnati restaurants as among the nation's best in recently released year-end lists.
Where to eat if you’re heading home to Cincinnati
The Village Voice offers hip dining recommendations for ex-pat Cincinnatians in New York City traveling back home for the holidays.
12 Cincinnati projects receive $30 million in state historic tax credits
Cincinnati projects were awarded nearly $30 million of the total $41.8 million in Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits announced Dec. 18, including rehab work in Avondale, Northside and Over-the-Rhine as well as Music Hall's renovation.
New housing development coming to Northside
Now under construction, The Gantry apartments will be Northside’s first new housing development since the American Can Lofts in 2012.
Top Soapbox stories of 2014
We've checked our Google Analytics once, checked them twice, and here are the top 10 most popular Soapbox stories published in 2014 based on page views. Join us as we go truckin' down memory lane.
