Greater Cincinnati Society of Professional Journalists and Ohio’s Best Journalism recognize Soapbox for excellence in 2025 Solutions journalism reporting about health, social justice and environment earn top honors. soapboxmedia.com?p=40177

As men fought in cages at the White House, women urged Americans to take a ‘deep breath’ In a city transformed by President Trump’s immigration policies, women came together to watch Jane Fonda’s “Rise Up, Sing Out” event to reaffirm the country they’re fighting for. soapboxmedia.com?p=40156

Beyond the runway: Goodwill and UC DAAP explore fashion’s circular future A cross-sector collaboration between Cincinnati organizations turned discarded textiles into a conversation about fashion's future. soapboxmedia.com?p=40110

In Middletown, data indicates a steadily improving housing market An historic-home restoration specialist, a new-construction homebuilder, and a rental landlord offer their perspectives on housing opportunities. soapboxmedia.com?p=40055

What if we’re going about it all wrong? [VIDEO] With the traditional systems that support teen and young adult mental well-being in danger of breaking down, maybe it’s the youth themselves who hold the keys to creating a better future. soapboxmedia.com?p=39981

In Middletown, data indicates a steadily improving housing market An historic-home restoration specialist, a new-construction homebuilder, and a rental landlord offer their perspectives on housing opportunities. soapboxmedia.com?p=40055

Equine therapy and fly fishing find common ground to support children dealing with trauma New Day Ranch in Verona, Kentucky, and the Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers have partnered for the greater good. soapboxmedia.com?p=40020

In the midst of an invisible crisis in youth mental health, a disturbing question arises: What if we’re going about it all wrong? Maybe it’s the youth themselves who hold the keys to creating a better, brighter future. Watch our HEY! Hopeful Empowered Youth video for more buff.ly/bzFJjjy

Cincinnati Opera’s Black Opera Project expands what stories opera can tell. The first work in the series debuts in July with Lalovavi, an Afrofuturist adventure. soapboxmedia.com?p=39945

ArtWorks rechristens as 1001 Colors, embraces growth opportunities. The organization was inspired by a slogan used by Bolce Paint Co., former occupant of their home base. soapboxmedia.com?p=39897

The women who power America’s offices are making themselves AI-proof.Administrative assistants know you’re wondering whether AI is coming for their jobs. They’re not waiting to find out. soapboxmedia.com?p=39913 @The19th

Long before the spotlight, these Cincinnati neighborhoods built their institutions. From community councils to development corporations and nonprofits, neighborhood leaders created the organizations that continue to drive local progress today. soapboxmedia.com?p=39857

A sprawling suburban city reimagines its aging downtown core. Building housing is one part of a much larger plan to create a walkable, mixed-use district in Sharonville’s old downtown. soapboxmedia.com?p=39765

Coming Clean: 5 questions with Cincinnati graphic novelist Jay Kalagayan. Indie publisher Creative Mussel uses panel-to-panel storytelling to provide a window into worlds different from the reader's own. soapboxmedia.com?p=39798 bsky.app/profile/mess...

Flywheel Impact Catalyst Midwest: Moving beyond conversation and into action. As Flywheel marks more than a decade supporting purpose-driven ventures, its new event aims to bring founders, funders, and community leaders into one conversation. soapboxmedia.com?p=39782

A sprawling suburban city reimagines its aging downtown core Building housing is one part of a much larger plan to create a walkable, mixed-use district in Sharonville’s old downtown. soapboxmedia.com?p=39765

May Festival (still) has the power to unite people across backgrounds, generations and experiences Julia Bullock and Matthew Swanson spark exciting artistic collaborations for 2026 performances plus a review of the opening night Dîner en Fleur. soapboxmedia.com?p=39694

SOS ART has spent decades proving art can save our souls This year’s exhibition explores climate grief, political fracture, isolation, belonging, war, reconciliation, and what it means to see one another as fully human. soapboxmedia.com?p=39687

Foundation Park, 100 apartments planned for Middletown’s Manchester and Main Three local partners are each investing $5 million in the revitalization project. soapboxmedia.com?p=39719

FotoFocus Center opens with a celebration of American photography. Designed with visual cues inspired by film and photography, the postmodern center feels deeply rooted in OTR and Mt. Auburn while reflecting the art form’s history. soapboxmedia.com?p=39635

A coming-of-age musical premiers at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati. Do you remember the one summer between middle school and high school that changed everything? soapboxmedia.com?p=39604

[OPINION] ODOT missed by not funding the Western Hills Viaduct and other urban projects. The only funded project in the Cincinnati region is a proposed interchange area that is currently farm fields. soapboxmedia.com?p=39624

Architecture Matters panel discussion: Good design is good for the planet You are invited to the next discussion about how sustainable design reduces environmental impact and improves how we live. soapboxmedia.com?p=39502

Happier, more connected communities start right in the front yard A study of nearly 1,000 front yards in a Buffalo neighborhood found the livelier and more open the front yard, the more content and connected the resident. soapboxmedia.com?p=39535

Price Hill rises on its own terms The focus goes beyond development—it’s about making sure the people who carried the neighborhood through hard years share in what comes next. soapboxmedia.com?p=39546

Planet Smilez program gives students hands-on dental career experience Indiana University hosted the one-day Discovering Dentistry Symposium. The mobile program heads to Michigan next, introducing students to dental careers. soapboxmedia.com?p=39478

Coming Clean: 5 questions with musician Michael Ronstadt Hailing from a family of musicians (including aunt Linda), it comes as no surprise that Ronstadt began playing music while in grade school. soapboxmedia.com?p=39421

Community art and skating event “PaintNSkate” transforms Cincinnati’s Riverfront Rink At the heart of the mural spanning half of the rink is a powerful concept: celebrate everyday people and years of grassroots engagement at the rink. soapboxmedia.com?p=39445

Good design is good for the planet. Three architectural experts break down how sustainable design—from adaptive reuse to lifecycle costs—reduces environmental impact and improves how we live. buff.ly/eqCc4ee

From waste to resource: Cincy Carbon looks to reshape Ohio manufacturing. The idea for the company came from a shift in how entrepreneur Molly Rizkallah viewed carbon itself. soapboxmedia.com?p=39342

Turning the tide on illegal dumping in Cincinnati Keep Cincinnati Beautiful’s Don’t Dump the Nati program targets and reduces dumping across the city. soapboxmedia.com?p=39219

Nation’s oldest, continuously operating stained glass studio calls Middletown home Inside a historic downtown building, BeauVerre Riordan Studios continues a rare artistic tradition. soapboxmedia.com?p=39237

Leadership program helps dental directors improve care in underserved communities Program supports dental leaders in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana with skills to manage clinics, improve care, and advocate for underserved patients. soapboxmedia.com?p=39139

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Restoring, repairing and maintaining your old historic home Northern Kentucky Restoration event helps homeowners learn about restoration and tax credits plus an opportunity to meet contractors with expertise. soapboxmedia.com?p=39175

From idea to movement: The Power to Pursue Summit returns for 5th year Power-versary The annual summit brings together women across industries and life stages for a day centered on shared experience and authentic conversation. soapboxmedia.com?p=39156

Fewer options, fuller ERs: The behavioral health fallout of Medicaid cuts MHA advocates for state funding that preserves behavioral health care and keeps rural hospitals open. soapboxmedia.com?p=38904

From constitutional amendment to access   A conversation with journalist Amanda Becker and PPSWO ACT’s Nan Whaley about the forces influencing reproductive rights today. soapboxmedia.com?p=38881

The natural beauty and ecological role of biodiversity Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati horticulturist Julie Dennewitz on gardening for people AND for nature. soapboxmedia.com?p=38834

Cincinnati technology talent stands out in Next25 The inaugural Next25 list from Ohio Tech News underscores local reputation as a hub for startup talent and technology innovation. soapboxmedia.com?p=38847

Cincinnati Library’s new writer-in-residence is a mighty writer sharing diverse worlds Young adult fantasy novelist, Intisar Khanani, wants to reinvent what it means for girls to be strong. soapboxmedia.com?p=38863

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. soapboxmedia.com?p=38624

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