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Development News Stankovich is a semifinalist in the Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service category.

Coming Clean: 5 questions with James Beard semifinalist Mike Stankovich

Kate HaroldThursday, February 27, 2025
His recipe for success? Making sure the experience is about whoever is eating or drinking it.
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Power to the people: Neighborhoods flex their civic muscles to bring about change

David HolthausTuesday, February 25, 2025
Neighborhood groups are working to shift power back to people who have historically been forgotten, marginalized, and ignored over the years.
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Boone Conservancy’s largest acquisition will preserve a riverfront ecosystem

Steve AustTuesday, February 25, 2025
Consensus-building brought together a public-private partnership to preserve a tract that's been on the conservation radar for years.
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How an unused dental chair sparked an inclusive clinic at a Cleveland juvenile detention center

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 25, 2025
MedWish Medworks turned an unused dental chair into pop-up dentistry for youth at the Cuyahoga Juvenile Detention Center to care for long-neglected health needs.
Development News This whimsical sculpture (which was performance art for the public opening event) is monikered “Miss Read.” Built by Covington artist Stacey Vest, the artwork adds a playful air to the Mercantile’s upstairs space.

A renovation and expansion for a 189-year-old Cincinnati treasure

Steve AustTuesday, February 25, 2025
The Mercantile Library's extensive $5 million refit nearly doubles the library's footprint.
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Power and purpose: The leadership of Dr. Kareem Moncree-Moffett and Ramona Malone

Kareem A. SimpsonTuesday, February 25, 2025
They don’t run daily school operations, but their influence is undeniable.
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What happens when a cornerstone restaurant closes in a small town?

David HolthausTuesday, February 11, 2025
No community was more affected by the closure of Frisch's restaurants than the village of Fairfax.
Feature Story Students at Middletown HS and the other high schools located within the city will benefit from the Miami Middletown Rising scholarship. Studies demonstrate that cities with higher concentrations of college graduates enjoy greater quality of life.

Onward Ho! Middletown Towne Mall rebirth, redesigned firehouses and free college tuition

Steve AustTuesday, February 11, 2025
A trio of projects reflects the Middie City’s 2.0 evolution.  
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Taft Museum of Art announces the 2025 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence: Rich Robbins

Kareem A. SimpsonTuesday, February 11, 2025
“Rich Robbins exemplifies the spirit of creativity and community engagement that is essential for this program,” - Daphney Thomas, Duncanson Society member.  
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Making relationships work

Steve AustTuesday, February 11, 2025
Local therapists encourage communication skills for building connections with significant others.  
Development News Local AI consultant and digital agency owner Kendra Ramirez.

When it comes to AI, the little guy (finally) has an advantage

Jessica BozsanTuesday, February 11, 2025
With zero red tape and no budget, an individual employee can simply log in to a multi-purpose AI tool and be off to the races.  
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Why does one small town struggle while its neighbors thrive? The answers date back years

David HolthausTuesday, January 28, 2025
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. 
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OTR developer 8K is honing an engaged approach to revitalize communities

Steve AustTuesday, January 28, 2025
If there’s a century-old, overlooked commercial property with viable possibilities to improve a residential neighborhood; that’s where you’ll find 8K methodically digging in.  
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Inclusive dentistry: Transforming access for patients with disabilities

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 28, 2025
Three Centers for Inclusive Dentistry in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio use specialized training, sensory-friendly tools, and tailored approaches to provide accessible dental care for all patients.
Development News The Cincinnati Curling Club hosted a 16-team tournament last November with clubs from within Ohio and out of state. Here Eric Reardon delivers his stone while Philip Stafford and Cathy McKee follow it and are ready to sweep.

Grassroots effort brings the sport of curling to the Queen City

Kate HaroldTuesday, January 28, 2025
Ever wanted to try curling? Now you can, right here in Cincinnati.
Development News Riverside at East Pointe in Covington NKY thrives

Four NKY organizations address housing challenges with menu of 50 recommended options

Kareem A. SimpsonTuesday, January 28, 2025
NKADD, Brighton Center, NKCAC and PDS of Kenton County effort reflects a year of strategic planning.  
Development News In Avondale, the former site of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church and Gabriel’s Place, a public gathering space with a farmer’s market and community meals, will be revitalized with 20 residential units and a community center.

Saving a sense of (Gabriel’s) place

Steve AustTuesday, January 28, 2025
An ambitious residential project includes a plan to remodel the sanctuary and annex into an Avondale cultural arts and community center.  
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New Montessori school in the works as Xavier's longstanding program is set to end

David HolthausTuesday, January 14, 2025
A group of parents is organizing the Martha McDermott Montessori School, named after a Cincinnati educator who was instrumental in expanding Montessori education.
Feature Story Atrium’s offering a Level 3 Trauma Center provides a valuable asset to the community.

Health care organizations keeping Middletown well

Steve AustTuesday, January 14, 2025
Middletown health care providers discuss improvements boosting local quality of life.  
Development News SonLight has handled installations of solar panels in third-world countries for more than a decade. When COVID precluded traveling abroad, they took the opportunity to fulfill their mission of providing energy for local schools and nonprofits.

Cincinnati Zoo expands regional solar energy with nonprofit collaborators

Steve AustTuesday, January 14, 2025
A Cincinnati Zoo/SonLight partnership illuminates BLOC Ministries’ Horses on the Hill.  
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