City of Hope: A new mission to expand home ownership in urban neighborhoods
A well-funded not-for-profit embarks on a mission to help turn renters into homeowners and return stability to city neighborhoods.
Price Hill
Price Hill is on Cincinnati's western edge overlooking the downtown basin. Locals love long-standing family-owned business like Incline Public House, Primavista and Somm Wine Bar. Once home to Pete Rose and the headquarters of Slush Puppies, Price Hill still houses a major food manufacturing plant for hometown-based Kroger. Mt. Echo Park offers sweeping views of the Cincinnati skyline, and Cincinnati Christian University resides along Glenway Avenue, attracting young students from all over the world to this unique and historical area of town. Groups like Price Hill Will and Cincinnati Landmark Productions are helping to revitalize the area with new entertainment options, local businesses and neighborhood restorations.
He’s just your type: Gary Walton enlivens Cincinnati’s rich printing history
In the early 20th century, Cincinnati’s print industry was second largest in the U.S. It’s still the 11th largest market and demand appears to point toward unabated growth.
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.
The Living City: What’s being done to create and preserve affordable housing?
A coalition has emerged to bring attention, energy, awareness, and money to the affordable housing issue. It won’t happen overnight, but progress is being made.
Environmental Change Agents: Lower Price Hill receives a grant to improve air quality
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to help Groundwork Ohio River Valley develop a detailed climate-resilience plan.
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.
Neighbors work together to lift their community
Lower Price Hill has seen a lot of hardships over the years. Here are the residents and organizations working to uplift the community.
