How ‘90s music roots influence Cincy’s music scene today
Indie record stores, small and large venues for live music, streaming radio and a rock & read book club carry on to satisfy eclectic tastes.
Pleasant Ridge / Kennedy Heights
With a combination of niche shops and restaurants as well as strong community roots and a solid housing stock, Pleasant Ridge has come into its own over the past few years as more and more people realize the benefits this diverse gem of a neighborhood can provide. A burgeoning arts district is taking hold with collaboration from neighboring communities and recent business and education development projects.
Partner Partner Content How IFF and CDFIs provide tangible investments and grow nonprofits for Cincinnati neighborhoods
When traditional financial markets don’t provide access to capital, nonprofits can struggle to grow. CDFIs have helped organizations level up services and resources.
Power and purpose: The leadership of Dr. Kareem Moncree-Moffett and Ramona Malone
They don’t run daily school operations, but their influence is undeniable.
Partner Partner Content Development beyond the basin
As market demand changes, so do communities.
Local shops spin National Record Store Day
Launched in 2007 to stoke store traffic in independent record shops, Record Store Day occurs every third Saturday in April and provides an opportunity for shops to provide live music and promotional events.
Cincinnati Public Schools community shares ideas to improve local schools
School Board School and CPS partner again to hear innovative ideas during Policy Pitch Night.
First ring suburbs strive to increase appeal in today’s hot real estate market
Remote and hybrid employment has caused regional and commute considerations to become obsolete for some, creating an increased interest in neighborhoods that may have been overlooked.
Exposure: FotoFocus Biennial lifts up local artists and gives community unlimited access
Starting on September 29, then throughout the month of October, FotoFocus exhibits by 600+ participating artists will delight observers across the region.
Dog walking: Twin teens pursue first moneymaking venture
Q&A with sisters Lorraine and Isabella Williamson, and their employer Barb Faimim
Soapbox pilots Voices of Youth project with CPS Summer Scholars
As the school year came to a close, some CPS students and teachers were preparing to get right back to work. And, this year, Soapbox was right there with them.
