NewCo Cincinnati showcases opportunity, inspires innovation, builds bridges
Organizers set the bar high for the second annual NewCo "inside-out" conference, attracting more than 900 attendees to 95 host companies across Greater Cincinnati.
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Seven NKY projects receive funding in first round of myNKY Nano Grants
Skyward and The Center for Great Neighborhoods awarded seven projects in Northern Kentucky with $250 myNKY Nano Grants.
United Way launches pilot program for preparing young children for school
Born Learning Communities, a pilot program from the United Way, focuses on parents' involvement in preparing their young children for critical academic milestones before they start kindergarten.
Win/Win: Collective Impact brings employers and workers together to build a stronger community
Collective Impact "backbone" organizations Skyward and Partners for a Competitive Workforce are putting more local residents to work thanks to the Greater Cincinnati Foundation's focus on equity and collaboration.
Pokemon craze gets people on the go across Greater Cincinnati
Health fads are nothing new, but Pokemon Go is taking it to an entirely new level by generating innovative ways to get people moving, including plenty of Greater Cincinnati options.
12th annual Art Off Pike seeking local artists to showcase their work
For the past 11 years, people from all across the region have gathered along Seventh Street in Covington, between Madison and Washington streets, to browse the diverse work of local artists.
Circus Mojo founder converts Ludlow theater to brewery
Paul Miller's new BIRCUS Brewing Co. will seek investors to expand Ludlow Theater into a brewery and help drive the economic vitality of Ludlow while benefitting the Circus Mojo Foundation.
New York Times does Cincinnati on a budget
The New York Times "Frugal Traveler" section visits Cincinnati via a new report from Lucas Peterson, who experiences a transcendent moment at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
Four area colleges crack Forbes’ list of Top Colleges
Four area colleges — Miami University, Northern Kentucky University, University of Cincinnati and Xavier University — made it onto Forbes' list of top colleges.
Cincinnati is home to unique food and drink not found elsewhere
USA Today rounded up 40 culinary delights that truly define Cincinnati, including goetta and Skyline Chili.
