Test your civics knowledge: virtual events are back
Throughout June and July, Ohio Civics Essential will host panelists and foster discussions about opioids, marijuana laws, and checks and balances. The events are free and open to the public.
Collective Impact
La Soupe fights hunger and food waste in Cincinnati
Chef Suzy DeYoung partners with grocers, distributors, farmers, and restaurants who donate food that would otherwise go to waste and creates soup to feed people experiencing food insecurity.
Woman wrongly imprisoned for 20+ years delivers commencement speech at the Art Academy of Cincinnati
Tyra Patterson also received an honorary Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and the school’s 2020 Creative Perseverance Award.
Cincinnati Metro offers military veterans and active-duty personnel half-price fares on all rides
The Metro Veterans Program is the agency’s way of thanking those who serve us.
Little Free Libraries spread books and happiness
These “street libraries” help build community, boost literacy, and make people smile.
Greenspace, trails, and public art will connect the Uptown Innovation District with the community
The Innovation Greenway will provide recreation and gathering space for community members and tenants while increasing connectivity between developments and surrounding neighborhoods.
Ohioans lack bandwidth to participate in economic growth, education, and life during the pandemic
Across the state, a lack of internet access is keeping residents from vital connections to survive.
When the world shut down, Westwood created a safety net for kids and families in need
It didn’t happen overnight, but thanks to pre-existing asset maps of community services, residents created a bank of resources and ideas for maintaining community connections.
Cincinnati bans single-use plastic bags
The City Council voted 7-1 in favor of the law, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2021.
Masch Masch, the famous stuffed Dalmatian, reunites with his owner
After finding the lost dog, CVG launched a search for the owner on social media that included pictures of his masked adventures through the airport.
