West End / Brighton

This expansive neighborhood borders Over-the-Rhine in the shape of a sliver. Mostly residential, it has a rich history and diverse inhabitants, a beauty discovered by only the most discerning eye. The Dayton Street Historical District, a cluster of houses built mostly in the late 1800s, is on the National Register of Historic Places. City West, a mixed-income housing development just north of downtown in the neighborhood's southern-most point, is the biggest housing development in Cincinnati since World War II. The quiet streets have come alive with additions like the Mockbee across Central Parkway and a church renovation that will yield a climbing gym.

O'neal-Turner decided to paint again and focused on painting youth during the COVID pandemic.

Artist and founding director Toilynn O’Neal-Turner leads ROMAC’s preservation and transformation

A native of Cincinnati, O’Neal-Turner was born into a family who existed where art and community intersected.

A multi-cultural arts center in Cincinnati’s West End will honor local African American arts icon

ROMAC plans to redevelop the historic Regal Theater at 1201 Linn Street.

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.  

Cincinnati Jewish Film Festival returns with documentaries, drama, and comedy

The festival's mission is to educate, engage, entertain, and foster connection and community.

Restored Taft Museum of Art, 2022
This travel writer is getting something so right
AD celebrates the beauty of 37 international train stations
Dog walking: Twin teens pursue first moneymaking venture

Q&A with sisters Lorraine and Isabella Williamson, and their employer Barb Faimim

Voices of Youth students (front row) l to r, Tamia and Lorraine, (back) writer Liz McEwan with Kendall
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.  

John Arthur Flats in Northside
How Stuff Gets Built

From transparency at city hall to attempts at adapting the zoning code, cities, including Cincinnati, are trying to create a better built environment for everyone.

A detail from "Black Box," by Cincinnati artist Michael Coppage, on the side of 21C hotel, downtown.
Soapbox recognized for excellence in journalism from Cincinnati SPJ and Press Club of Cleveland

Writers David Holthaus, Bob Sandrick, and Jessica Esemplare honored in six categories for 2021 work.

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