Community Stories

Grow your own: These food desert neighborhoods act to bring healthy fare to their communities

Efforts to improve access to healthy food is good for health, builds civic muscle, and strengthens neighborhood connections.  

Are Ohio’s small villages serving their residents? A new law brings more scrutiny

It requires every village in the state to be evaluated to see if it should be considered for dissolution by the voters.

Getting there: Without access to transportation, jobs and health can be at risk

Expanded transportation services improve lives for individuals and communities.

Why does one small town struggle while its neighbors thrive? The answers date back years

While much of the county surrounding it is thriving, the village of Bethel hasn't necessarily benefitted. It's not alone. Many tri-state neighborhoods lack resiliency. 

Tevin Brown, local artist and entrepreneur.
Three opinions on what the election means

We spoke to three individuals from different walks of life—each with a different perspective on what the election means for their personal and professional futures.

Nancy Daly, a career journalist who covered communities in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Nancy brought her deep knowledge of the community, particularly Northern Kentucky, to many stories that resonated with readers.

Jerry Springer, mayor of Cincinnati
Ten favorite photos of a lifelong Cincinnati photojournalist

Melvin Grier's eye for people resulted in thousands of photographs throughout his career. We asked him to select some favorites and share the stories behind the images.

Easter morning. Southside, Chicago, Illinois, 1941.
Negro Motorist Green Book exhibition connects past with ongoing struggles for freedom and safety

Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service exhibit's personal stories bring realities of travel for African Americans during the Jim Crow era to life.

Mariemont marks a milestone anniversary by honoring its founder’s vision

To commemorate its centennial, and leave a lasting legacy in the village, Mariemont leaders focused on improving shared community assets.

Growth industry: Local farmers describe how they got in and stayed in the business

Two local farming families took very different paths into the business.

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