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A place to call home: How housing impacts health

David HolthausTuesday, March 25, 2025
As the dream of a home of one’s own becomes a stretch for many, the health of families and communities is at risk. Here's what's being done about it.
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Make the most of your existing home. Hit refresh for the not-quite-right spaces.

Julie CarpenterTuesday, March 25, 2025
Remodeling a room, or a house, can feel overwhelming for homeowners. An experienced local architect can help.
Feature Story 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

Steve AustTuesday, March 25, 2025
Vanessa Freytag shifted her career path and expanded her capacity to support women’s issues, challenges and job creation.  
Innovation News Girls Health Period celebrated the women of the future during International Women's Day. NKY thrives

Girls Health Period equips community with menstrual health education and period products

Kate HaroldTuesday, March 25, 2025
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.  
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Ron Washington: Covington's first Black mayor breaks barriers and builds community

Kareem A. SimpsonTuesday, March 25, 2025
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.  
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Doctors expand dental care access for veterans in need

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 24, 2025
Two Michigan veterans care advocates are tackling the critical gap in veterans’ dental care, offering free clinics through grants and sustainable community programs.  
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Ypsi organizations work to support young immigrants under the new Trump administration

Sarah RiggMonday, March 24, 2025
Many organizations in the greater Ypsilanti area have faced new challenges and developed new strategies to respond to rapid changes affecting young immigrants.
Feature Story highgrain

A township invests in its suburban 'downtown' to keep it vital

David HolthausTuesday, March 11, 2025
Springfield Township transformed an abandoned '60s-era community hub into a new gathering place. 
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Gateway grads find fulfilling careers at growing Northern Kentucky tech companies

Sydney MurrayTuesday, March 11, 2025
There are many paths to higher education, and for students who don’t pursue it right after high school, they might need more flexibility to obtain their degree.
Innovation News Jorge Perez AI

It’s not so bad to be stuck in the middle with AI

Jessica BozsanTuesday, March 11, 2025
For Jorge Perez, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, and an early ChatGPT adopter, it all started with an agent named Yasmin.
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IFF's community development in Fort Wayne

Sarah SpohnMonday, March 10, 2025
"Fort Wayne has a rich philanthropic community, a very engaged city that understands that it won’t be just one avenue to success.” - Amandula Anderson
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.
Feature Story middletown

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.
Development News Newport High School Class of 2024

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.
Feature Story frischs

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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