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Kroger launching restaurant concept in NKY store

Kroger is getting ready to launch its first restaurant concept, Kitchen 1883, out of it's Union, Ky. store.

DesignBuildCincy is back to shine a light on our best design and architectural talent

The annual DesignBuildCincy architectural and design fair returns Oct. 28 and 29, with events across OTR and an expo connecting more than 100 architects, contractors, fabricators, artisans and everyday design lovers in the dazzlingly renovated Music Hall.

Students on the first day of the program.
New program from Freestore Foodbank provides job training in logistics, facilities management

LIFT the TriState, an innovative new Freestore Foodbank program, provides free job training to individuals interested in logistics, inventory and facilities management and transportation.

Swimmers prepare for the 900 meter swim across the Ohio.
What’s all the buzz about the Great Ohio River Swim?

The Great Ohio River Swim is almost upon us. At 8:15 am on Sept. 24, participants will enter the water at the Serpentine Wall and swim about 900 meters to Northern Kentucky and back, ending the swim at the Public Landing.

Cobblestone Cafe in Ft. Thomas is known for its outdoor patio, which is dog-friendly.
Dog parks, patios and bars earn Cincinnati title of eighth most pet-friendly city

Cincinnati is becoming more and more dog-friendly, which landed it on WalletHub's list of the most pet-friendly cities in the U.S.

Video CVG Fast Facts

We took a trip to CVG to discover a city within a city, and to bring you some facts about the airport that you may not know.

Look behind the scenes at CVG, a city within a city

Take a trip through Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, in many ways a city unto itself, with more than 60 retails shops, a 460-person staff and curated public art.

Facebook recommendations reveal that Montgomery Inn is best restaurant in Ohio

USA Today teamed up with Facebook to discover what restaurants its users recommend in each state, and in Ohio, Montgomery Inn came out on top.

An aerial view of NKU.
Four area colleges named best higher education institutions

Every year, Forbes compiles its list of best colleges and universities in the country, and this year, four local institutions made the list.

Look behind the scenes at CVG, a city within a city

Take a trip through Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, in many ways a city unto itself, with more than 60 retails shops, a 460-person staff and curated public art.

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