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.

Ten years of writing: WordPlay announces their new location and their first youth poet laureate

After a pandemic hiatus, the organization is back with new programming and their first ever youth poet laureate.

Color artwork by Tom Croce
By the Artist’s Own Hands: Northminster Fine Arts Fair returns in the spring

After a COVID hiatus, visitors can once again experience the work of 42 regional visual artists.  

The Fridge etc. is going strong after a year in Camp Washington

After a year at its new home, Cincinnati’s first free fridge is thriving and the concept is spreading.

Students at the Miami University Design Build Studio
Designing with Community: Does Engagement Matter?

Professional architects believe that they have a responsibility to make a positive impact on society, specifically through equitable and inclusive engagement.

Community Link offers Nepali refugees tools for success, but language barriers limit progress

Roughly half of Cincinnati’s immigrant community goes on to become American citizens. However, one division of this group that faces continuing challenges to attaining citizenship, homeownership, and even general assimilation is the local refugee population.  

Northside’s Bonomini Bakery has some of the best donuts in the country

Food & Wine ranked fried dough around the U.S. and one Cincinnati spot made the list.

#OTRisOpen: A conversation about ecommerce, plus a guide to local shopping

Victor and Jocelyn Williams — proprietors of Kismet, Pangea, and Toko Buru — finally delved into ecommerce after 28 years of brick-and-mortar locations. They’re not the only ones who have pivoted during the pandemic.

Cincinnati’s metro expands to Northside

Improved connections and rider amenities include wayfinding maps and a new Park & Ride. 

Volunteers, signatures needed for affordable housing trust fund

A proposed charter amendment will allocate funds to support the city’s most vulnerable population.

Local photographer snaps subjects for coronavirus-related art response project

Tina Gutierrez created a “wearable art” portrait series to help herself — and others — overcome feelings of loss and sadness.

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