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The bag monster will be visiting Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival.

Our power, our planet: Increasing the number of people entering careers in sustainability sectors

Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival launches career fair to bring awareness to green jobs available today.  

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AI adoption is a mindset shift

Invite it to collaborate on whatever you’re doing today. Be it a professional task or a personal endeavor, AI can likely lend a helping hand.  

Coming Clean: 5 questions with Cincinnati poet Manuel Iris

Cincinnati is a poetry city, and most people don’t know it. But we are—without hesitation—one of the best poetry cities in the U.S.

Scott Hackenberg, IFF, speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Rosemary's Babies on March 30, 2025.
How IFF and CDFIs provide tangible investments and grow nonprofits for Cincinnati neighborhoods

When traditional financial markets don’t provide access to capital, nonprofits can struggle to grow. CDFIs have helped organizations level up services and resources.

ArtWorks brings original art to every space of its renovated historic home and outdoor ArtPark

Colleen Houston and ArtWorks’ board managed a $12M capital campaign culminating with purchase and renovation of a 3-story building plus the Hannan ArtPark.

Paul Kroner at Studio Kroner in Cincinnati's Court Street Plaza development area.
Climate change data pushes buttons. Climate change art influences perspective.

Paul Kroner has mixed a blend of global artists, scientists, and presenters to prompt thought and action about the environment in multi-disciplinary exhibition All Else Pales 2.

Mayor Washington at a ribbon cutting event for CoHatch.
Ron Washington: Covington’s first Black mayor breaks barriers and builds community

As the new mayor moves forward, his vision for Covington remains one of unity, equity, and opportunity focused on building a future where everyone has a chance to succeed.  

Make the most of your existing home. Hit refresh for the not-quite-right spaces.

Remodeling a room, or a house, can feel overwhelming for homeowners. An experienced local architect can help.

Girls Health Period celebrated the women of the future during International Women's Day.
Girls Health Period equips community with menstrual health education and period products

A high school intervention specialist created a hygiene closet for students to visit whenever they needed. It was vital research to reveal a widespread issue.  

4C For Children helps educate child care providers with safety and wellness best practices.
Nonprofit leader brought a business perspective and focus to her work in the sector

Vanessa Freytag shifted her career path and expanded her capacity to support women’s issues, challenges and job creation.  

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