Stories

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.

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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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Frisch's Mainliner restaurant was a Fairfax landmark.

As we saw it: Soapbox favorite photos of 2024

Patrice WatsonTuesday, January 7, 2025

Soapbox retrospective from last year's archives. 43 remarkable photos published throughout our 16th year of local reporting.

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Soapbox recognized for graphic design by SPJ Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus chapters

Soapbox StaffTuesday, January 7, 2025

Recognition from the Ohio SPJ Awards belongs to our talented web developer, Soapbox writers and photographers plus an editor’s constant vigil of tidying up.

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The Living New Deal: 90 years later, FDR's groundbreaking program is part of our everyday lives

David HolthausTuesday, December 10, 2024

"It showed what a caring government, an enlightened government, could do for everybody."

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Leadership Council provides monthly peer roundtables that facilitate valuable feedback that helps nonprofit leaders refine their plans, pitches and bottom line.

Nonprofit compensation research indicate sectors’ employment challenges, opportunities

Steve AustTuesday, December 10, 2024

Leadership Council for Nonprofits' Beth Benson provides insight for competitive recruitment, retention along with obstacles that face the entire nonprofit landscape.

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Sarah Nathan Middletown Community Foundation

Middletown’s homes away from home

Steve AustTuesday, December 10, 2024

A look at four institutions and locations that enrich the city’s social fabric as beloved third places.

Development News

Coming Clean: 5 questions with picture book author Keila Dawson

Kate HaroldTuesday, December 10, 2024

Winner of the Green Earth Book Award in 2024 for her title No World Too Big, local author says "breaking into this industry has been a dream come true."

Development News

Tevin Brown, local artist and entrepreneur.

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Three opinions on what the election means

Kareem A. SimpsonTuesday, December 10, 2024

We spoke to three individuals from different walks of life—each with a different perspective on what the election means for their personal and professional futures.

Development News

Okini, an expression of gratitude in Japanese, offers traditional sushi menus but expands with more exotic fare such as yakitori. Their ramen has helped make it a splash in Hyde Park’s competitive restaurant scene.

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Three new, eclectic restaurants to consider for the holidays or the new year

Steve AustTuesday, December 10, 2024

Biscuits, yakatori, poutine, and more -- it's an appropriate time to embrace what's new.

Development News

Gifting that supports Cincy’s makers

Jessica BozsanTuesday, December 10, 2024

Take a little time this holiday shopping season to slow down a bit and get to know the makers hiding in plain sight.

Longform

New series explores efforts to address oral health inequities

Shandra MartinezMonday, December 9, 2024

A new State of Health series highlights innovative approaches and partnerships tackling systemic barriers to oral health care for underserved populations.

Feature Story

Greenhills firefighter Joe Knight. Greenhills is moving from all-volunteer to paid firefighters.

Taxing times: Small towns count on special tax levies to maintain essential services

David HolthausTuesday, November 12, 2024

Paying for fire protection and emergency medical services was on the ballot seven times in six different communities.

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Middletown’s city parks and greenspace key to revitalization

Steve AustTuesday, November 12, 2024

With 33 public parks, the Middletown Parks System offers hiking trails, a fishing pond and a bike path connecting to the Great Miami River Trail.

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Young women at Northern Kentucky manufacturing companies working toward careers on their own terms

Sydney MurrayTuesday, November 12, 2024

Each is taking her own path, showing there are multiple ways to work toward a career in this field.

Innovation News

Musician Changemaker Accelerator (MCA) jam session in Huntsville in October, 2023.

Music to Life brings workshop and showcase to Cincinnati

Julie MullinsTuesday, November 12, 2024

The Music to Life stop includes an all-day Musician Changemaker Accelerator Workshop for selected local musicians followed by a public event at Urban Artifact.

Development News