What’s on Tap: When the next round of craft breweries will open their doors
Wondering when that new brewery will be opening? We've got updates on those breweries that are closing in on the pouring of their first pint.
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Newport meatball restaurant adds food truck to feed Cincinnati foodies
Packhouse Meats, the meatball-centric Northern Kentucky restaurant with a no-tipping policy, launched a food truck on June 13 to serve at local food events and corporate lunches.
Walkable neighborhoods in U.S. cities are both wealthier and more highly educated
A new report studies the effects of walkable places on the wealth and equity of U.S. metro areas, rating Cincinnati #18 of the 30 metros studied and ranking it in the "lower-middle walkable urbanism" tier.
New Summer of STEM program takes off in Cincinnati
Local children are enjoying a new mix of camps and activities this summer as part of the Summer of STEM, which focuses on increasing the awareness and availability of science, technology, engineering and math opportunities.
NKU, Strategies to End Homelessness collaborate to launch unique app
Students from Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Applied Informatics recently partnered with Strategies to End Homelessness to develop Street Reach, an app that helps individuals connect to resources and housing.
Campbell County baseball team ends impressive playoff run
Louisville's St. Xavier team stopped the Camels one game short of the KHSAA state baseball championship.
Newport’s Packhouse restaurant goes mobile with food truck
Northern Kentucky restaurant focused on creative meatballs is hitting the street with a new food truck.
City approves completion of Newport’s Riverwalk
The Newport riverfront will be more pedestrian-friendly after the completion of a project that will soon get underway.
Bad Girl Ventures graduates first “Launch” class of women entrepreneurs
Bad Girl Ventures will hold a graduation event for its first "Launch" class June 15 at New Riff Distilling in Bellevue, showcasing women entrepreneurs who are ready to take their businesses to the next level.
Video Inclusion that’s worth working for
Starfire is celebrating another year of building better lives for people living with disabilities with two events this week, the Breakfast Fundraiser June 16 and the Story Soiree June 17, both at 20th Century Theater in Oakley.
