Over-the-Rhine

As more visitors discover — and regional residents rediscover — the charms of Over-the-Rhine (aka OTR), most are delighted to find a neighborhood rich in art, history, and community plus plenty of food and drink establishments and independent retailers. Architectural treasures like Music Hall and Memorial Hall sit side by side with the School for Performing Arts and Washington Park in this neighborhood that's been heralded as a national leader in urban transformation. Vine Street, Main Street, Race Street, and Pendleton are the area's hot spots for an eclectic array of restaurants and shops near the EnsembleWoodward, Cincinnati Shakespeare, and Know theaters. Findlay Market, between Race and Elm Streets north of Liberty Street, is Ohio's oldest continuously-operated public market where you will find locally sourced food, cafes and restaurants as well as the Rhinegeist Brewery taproom. The community's remarkable 19th-century buildings feature one of the country's largest collection of Italianate architecture and provide a dramatic background to the diverse residents that call OTR home.

Domonique Peebles with a harvest from his People's Liberty project, Brick Gardens.

People’s Liberty, Brick Gardens

People's Liberty grantee Domonique Peebles is tackling food deserts in an innovative way with his project, Brick Gardens, which uses vertical farming to grow food year-round.

Allen Woods, MORTAR cofounder, welcomes the crowd to the sixth round of Life's a Pitch Night.
MORTAR debuts Iron Chest Fund loans for entrepreneurs

On Nov. 15, MORTAR kicked off its Iron Chest Fund with a #100for100 campaign. They're looking for 100 people to donate between $100-1,000 to help small business owners launch their ideas.

CPA lauds projects preserving the urban fabric, identity of Cincinnati

At its annual meeting on Nov. 13, the Cincinnati Preservation Association announced the winners of its 2016 Preservation Awards. Twelve commercial and residential projects around Greater Cincinnati received awards.

Soapdish: A tale of two cities

Is Cincinnati the next Detroit? Hardly, says Soapdish columnist Casey Coston. And he should know, he's lived in both cities.

Innovative philanthropy focus of Dec. 8 IDEALAB

On Dec. 8, leaders from three national foundations that are revolutionizing philanthropy through innovative initiatives are coming to Cincinnati to participate in Issue Media Group's IDEALAB.

Chamber designs holiday homecoming to retain young professionals

Thanksgiving weekend is a time to celebrate with family and friends, so the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, with support from C-Change Class 11, is combining a number of holiday events into one larger event.

In order to increase its clients' mobility and access to jobs, ChangingGears restores cars and sells them at half-price.
ChangingGears to receive $60k, SVP expertise over next three years

Social Venture Partners Cincinnati has invested in seven local nonprofits since 2007 — the latest of which is ChangingGears.

Members of Cincinnati's startup community at this spring's Startup Weekend: Social Edition.
Startup community invited to Cincinnati’s Startup Weekend

This fall’s Startup Weekend will begin with a pitch night on Nov. 18, and will culminate in a demo night on Nov. 22.

Local creatives raise nearly $10K for Make-A-Wish

AIGA Cincinnati hosted GUTS: Creative Carving for Kids at Washington Park last month and raised nearly $10,000 for Make-A-Wish Southern Ohio.

CincyTech, along with the University of Cincinnati, received about $13.5 million in funding from Ohio Third Frontier.
CincyTech scores $13 million grant for startups

Last week, Ohio Third Frontier announced $67.4 million in funding awards across the state, including grants to six key organizations in the StartupCincy community.

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