Soapbox Cincinnati

Where to eat well in Middletown A guide to four independent restaurants shaping the city’s growing dining scene. soapboxmedia.com?p=38741

At the Taft Museum of Art, a 40-year legacy meets a living artist.

The inspiration for the Duncanson program is literally painted on the walls inside. soapboxmedia.com?p=38756

In neighborhoods across Greater Cincinnati, a nonviolent resistance begins to organize Concerned citizens are taking action -- making whistle kits, getting a refresher in the U.S. Constitution, and reaching out to immigrant-owned small businesses. soapboxmedia.com?p=38700

New to the farming community? You are not alone. A chat with Megan Ayers of Unvarnished Farm.

Ayers emerged out of the '90s punk scene into urban farming, and now practices sustainable agriculture on the farm she owns with husband Nick Sansone in Deputy, Indiana.

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Maple myths: Demystifying syrup production in the region.

The annual tapping of regional trees is going on now. Two local growers share learned wisdom about how it’s done combining old and new techniques. soapboxmedia.com?p=38647

Safe speed: Why towns in Hamilton County are slimming down their main roads The “road diet” is increasingly being considered to slow speed while at the same time keep traffic flowing. soapboxmedia.com?p=38571

How a sisterhood of dentists is expanding public health across Metro Detroit A collective of African American women dentists delivers public health care, mentorship, and trust to underserved patients across Detroit, Wayne County and Macomb County. soapboxmedia.com?p=38562

Women do a world of good: How one woman transformed personal tragedy into triumph 106-year-old Junior League of Cincinnati focuses on strengthening women and children’s environments today. soapboxmedia.com?p=38597

Healthy dirt, happy farmer: The importance of being present A visit with Nate Brownlee of Nightfall Farm in Crothersville, Indiana. soapboxmedia.com?p=38507

Gallery exhibition to foster conversation about the people and enterprises driving food systems Studio Kroner presents “The Warriors, Builders & Weavers of Cincinnati’s Foodshed” soapboxmedia.com?p=38477

WCC, a nonpartisan organization of feisty women, brings awareness to issues facing the average citizen Women’s City Club hosts arts activist, Gina Belafonte, who uses music and art for social justice impact. soapboxmedia.com?p=38448

A historian, a retired judge, and the local DAR chapter offer Middletown history lessons just in time for the nation’s 250th celebration.

Engagement from the Revolutionary War through World War II reflects the city’s resilience and can-do mentality. soapboxmedia.com?p=38528

Nonprofit organization provides for adults experiencing homelessness who are discharged after illness or surgery with nowhere to recover. Center for Respite Care secures permanent home with purchase of former Uptown Arts Building. soapboxmedia.com?p=38415

Health equity, representation drive Detroit dentist’s mission Once inspired by a high school mentor, Dr. Michele Bloxson now advances health equity through public dentistry and trauma-informed care. soapboxmedia.com?p=38399

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Trans Empowerment Network is building infrastructure where formal systems often fall short Trans mutual aid is not a substitute for public services, nor is it charity. It is a practice rooted in shared responsibility, relationships and trust. soapboxmedia.com?p=38366

Tradition meets technology at Cincinnati International Wine Festival New CIWF app technology helps attendees discover wines and engage more deeply with the event. soapboxmedia.com?p=38335

Adopt A Class introduces elementary school students to careers at leading Northern Kentucky life sciences, IT companies Program initiates pipeline for future employees in advanced manufacturing, information technology, supply chain and biosciences. soapboxmedia.com?p=38259

A labor shortage is hitting Cincinnati. These nonprofit groups are responding with inclusion. Three organizations demonstrate the lesson that employment that lasts does not begin at the moment of hire. It begins earlier with time, structure and intention. soapboxmedia.com?p=38285

Building startups at UC: Inside the 1819 Innovation Hub where students are turning ideas into companies With support from the Venture Lab and a growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, classroom ideas grow into real businesses. soapboxmedia.com?p=38208

Cheers to the sober life Whether you’re all in on NA or a sober-curious beginner, our guide will help you order with confidence to match your tastes and your mood. soapboxmedia.com?p=38188

Growing pains: How small farms persist despite big obstacles When more than half of the small farms in the country are losing money, why would any sound-minded person choose the agricultural path? soapboxmedia.com?p=38225

This inclusive Cincinnati neighborhood thrives on people power Grassroots organizations like NEST provide neighbors with the civic muscle and voice to create the kind of places they want to live in. soapboxmedia.com?p=38081

Sister Janet Bucher made history in her hometown after a long career as a nun, teacher, and Catholic Church parish administrator Documentarian David Rotenstein launches three-part storytelling project honoring Sister Janet and Covington’s Eastside neighborhood. soapboxmedia.com?p=38025

Sister Janet Bucher made history in her hometown after a long career as a nun, teacher, and Catholic Church parish administrator Documentarian David Rotenstein launches three-part storytelling project honoring Sister Janet and Covington’s Eastside neighborhood. soapboxmedia.com?p=38025

What does the new childhood vaccine schedule actually mean for your family? Officials say not much will change. Experts aren't so sure. soapboxmedia.com?p=38044

Kennedy Heights Art Center exhibition offers grief a place to surface and process 58 local artists approach loss as an environment, in spaces people learn to live inside. soapboxmedia.com?p=37982

The Ohio grandma racing to help Haitian parents protect children as more deportations near In Springfield, a city transformed by Haitian immigrants, Casey Rollins says she feels like the “town crier” warning of a looming family separations crisis. soapboxmedia.com?p=37867

Gift a book by a Cincinnati author from the literary list Use this list of the latest local releases and favorites for last-minute gifts. soapboxmedia.com?p=37882

Middletown Community Foundation celebrates fifty years at the forefront facing challenges, incubating positive outcomes While MCF reflects on role in the community's revitalization, they continue to meet the complex challenges that await all communities in the 21st century. soapboxmedia.com?p=37846

‘We have to create a vision for what we’re building toward’: A foundation CEO speaks to the health of neighborhoods Becky Payne's work has focused on supporting projects to improve overall community health and well-being. soapboxmedia.com?p=37743