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NKY Thrives

NKY Thrives tells the story of people and initiatives that are transforming Northern Kentucky. Healthy, active people. Educated and empowered youth.

NKY Thrives tells the Northern Kentucky story: a narrative of creative people and businesses, new development, wonderful places to live and the best places to work in the country. Thriving businesses and career opportunities. A vibrant culture that energizes our community and brings us all together. These are the elements that exemplify Northern Kentucky. The website and online magazine are publis

hed monthly. Get NKY Thrives free in your inbox each month by signing up here. NKY Thrives is a collaborative effort of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED and Skyward and funded in part by the Northern Kentucky Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. Content is created and managed in partnership with Soapbox Media.

07/03/2024

Supporting teens' mental health is paramount. Amplifying Youth Voices highlights the importance of addressing the problem, and seeking community-based answers.

https://www.soapboxmedia.com/features/self-expression-improves-youth-mental-health.aspx

07/03/2024

Read about local companies who have turned their entrepreneurial drive into good, clean fun:
https://www.soapboxmedia.com/features/Soapmakers-create-business-from-old-craft.aspx

07/02/2024

During the summer months, it's important to keep kids learning. Here are five suggestions for educational, fun activities when school's not in session.

https://www.soapboxmedia.com/devnews/5-ways-to-outsmart-summer-slide.aspx

07/02/2024

Looking for fun family activities during this holiday weekend, or chances to boost your cooking skills? Read on for a few ideas:

https://www.soapboxmedia.com/devnews/dynamic-fathers-days.aspx

07/01/2024

In early June, the Cincinnati City Council passed Connected Communities, which opens the door for more multifamily housing. Minneapolis ratified a similar proposal, the 2040 Plan, in 2019; read about its impact and what may occur in Cincinnati:

https://www.soapboxmedia.com/devnews/impact-predictions-cincinnati-connected-communities.aspx

07/01/2024

The Congress for the New Urbanism, a national nonprofit that champions urban development "designed for people," held its annual conference in Cincinnati in late May. Nearly 1,500 attended; click for a summary.

https://www.soapboxmedia.com/features/build-city-but-for-whom.aspx

06/21/2024

Six neighboring communities are figuring out how to restore the small-town connections they enjoyed before the interstate highway and the railroad carved them up. https://ow.ly/YiMe50SlXrj

Lockland, Cincinnati, Ohio The Village of Lincoln Heights Village of Evendale, Ohio Village of Arlington Heights Ohio
City of Reading, Ohio Sharonville, Ohio

06/19/2024

In Northern Kentucky, students in four school districts have been trained in leadership and advocacy and have gathered and analyzed local data on what the most pressing needs are in the school and social environments to improve their peers’ mental well-being. "They'll listen to each other more than the adults in their lives."
- Christi Jefferds, program director Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services
Find out more: https://ow.ly/v0qX50Sljje

06/19/2024

The public event to dedicate the "Azúcar!"mural is scheduled for Sunday, June 23 from 1–4 p.m. at 1405 Walnut Street,. It promises to be a lively celebration of art and culture featuring artist Jorge Rodriguez Diez [R10 studio], ArtWorks Cincinnati apprentices, salsa dancing and specialty foods. See you Sunday! The presentation starts at 1:30 p.m.
https://ow.ly/vBzH50SlhHY

05/07/2024

Soapbox Cincinnati caught up with Kim M. Webb, Executive Director at Emergency Shelter of NKY. We discussed misconceptions of homelessness and how their holistic programs help people recover. https://ow.ly/t3mB50RyvAc

04/17/2024

Record Store Day occurs every third Saturday in April, and nearly 400 special-release albums will drop that day. Regional shops that are participating include Shake It Records Everybodys Records, @ Hail Records & Oddities and multiple others! Check out our list here: https://ow.ly/ehL650RigMq

04/12/2024

The Cincinnati Rollergirls, an inclusive all-volunteer roster of skaters, is rolling toward their 20th anniversary next year. You can catch the action yourself, starting with the first game of the season tomorrow. https://ow.ly/ayEa50ReY4T

03/04/2024

TThe Brickery Cafe & Play a place to hang out and play with Lego- provides a very customizable experience and a refreshingly affordable option for a playful day or night out. Since opening December 2023 in NNewport on the Levee owner Dan Johnson estimates tens of thousands of people have visited. https://ow.ly/6CXq50QKLsU

Development

02/12/2024

From Feb. 11 through Valentine’s Day, 900 independent booksellers, publishing professionals, & authors will gather in Cincinnati for workshops, tours of independent bookstores, and connections with like-minded book people from across the country. https://ow.ly/zkoE50QyAbu

01/08/2024

Love all things Soapbox? Check out our best-read stories of 2023. https://ow.ly/mWs250Qozzs

12/29/2023

Alejandra describes Unataza’s mission as “connecting two homes, one cup at a time.” Small businesses like hers connect many homes, serving as touchstones for sustenance, inspiration, and connection. https://www.soapboxmedia.com/devnews/unataza.coffee.dayton.ky.aspx

12/26/2023

Toilets are a modern convenience you tend to take for granted, but for some of our neighbors, it isn’t a foregone conclusion. One local nonprofit is working to protect an NKY watershed from septic system failures. https://ow.ly/tyvo50QlXHP

12/20/2023

One of Mt. Airy Forest’s key attractions is Everybody’s Treehouse, a handicap-accessible rustic structure built in 2006 that provides a peaceful refuge. Mt. Airy Forest owes much of its public appeal to its "superfans," volunteers who help keep the nearly-hidden gem a desirable place to relax and commune. https://www.soapboxmedia.com/features/mt-airy-forest-hides-plain-sight.aspx

12/19/2023

The Mill Creek waterway, once thought an industrial sewer, is increasingly considered a natural resource to be protected and improved and an asset for green development after the creation of the Twin Creek Preserve.

“A bunch of people got together and said, ‘We know it's going to take a long time, but we think we can do something about this,” says Dave Schmitt, the Mill Creek Alliance executive director. Far from dead, the urban waterway now has potential for recreation. https://ow.ly/zgVs50QjrgR

Development

12/18/2023

“We’ve started meeting the challenges, but it’s still a work in progress,” says Mt. Airy resident Tom Wurzelbacher. “More parking, a public commons area that’s more pedestrian-friendly, and a community garden would help put a more optimistic stamp on Mt. Airy’s transformation, rally residents and attract interest.”

After a half-century of gradual decline, Mt. Airy community members reimagine their neighborhood. https://ow.ly/rp2h50Qjrbw

12/15/2023

If you've ever watched a movie and thought the city looked familiar, you might be right. Kristen Erwin Schlotman, executive director of Film Cincinnati, shared about new opportunities in 2024 for films shot in Cincinnati. https://ow.ly/LiO850QhIif

12/14/2023

Ohio is one of only two states with mayor's courts, whose origins date to 19th century Cincinnati when Ohio was a frontier. Though controversial at times, they provide revenue to small towns and villages while easing the burden of the county's municipal courts. https://ow.ly/jzlA50QhIfK

12/13/2023

Numerous factors impact the quality and value of a community’s housing. Still, community leaders in Mt. Airy are determined to combat predatory property owners’ neglect and cultivate safe, healthy living conditions. Read about their efforts here: https://ow.ly/zFRX50QhIbh

12/01/2023

NITRO! Bootcamp held its kickoff event on Saturday, November 18. Soapbox Cincinnati will follow small-business owners who use the technology shared to advance their business in the months ahead. https://ow.ly/TQkX50QbGX1

11/30/2023

The Mt. Airy nonprofit Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) supports many in Greater Cincinnati’s elderly population and minimizes feelings of isolation through everyday acts of inclusion and compassion. https://ow.ly/UuJB50QbGT8

11/29/2023

The local moviemaking competition called Winterfilm will return for its 11th season in 2024 with a new twist. Instead of just one month to develop a short movie, participants will have a one-month writing window, followed by another month for production. https://ow.ly/Ob8a50QbGOE

11/28/2023

For the 15th year, The Barn in Mariemont is opening its historic doors and decking the halls for a Showcase of Arts this weekend featuring local artisans selling handmade gifts. Although its name is plain, The Barn is worth a visit for its rustic beauty alone. https://ow.ly/n4Ja50QbGFL

11/27/2023

Small Business Saturday was this past weekend, but don't worry if you missed it. There are still plenty of local businesses offering deals for the holiday season! https://ow.ly/YO1E50QbFBj

11/17/2023

Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library's largest branch at 26,000 square feet will serve as a gathering space for Forest Park residents, spark new housing and retail, and hopefully catalyze the city’s central business corridor along Northland Boulevard. Read more here: https://ow.ly/EGb550Q7fum

11/16/2023

Tucked away in Fort Thomas, KY, like a secret treasure, you'll find the Harlan Hubbard Studio. In late October, Cincinnati painter and printmaker Elizabeth Ross led an event teaching attendees the art of printmaking. https://ow.ly/3oro50Q7fmg

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NKY thrives tells the story of people and initiatives that are transforming Northern Kentucky. NKY thrives is a collaborative effort of The Northern Kentucky Fund of Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky, the NKY Chamber and a coalition of interested stakeholders in Northern Kentucky focused on "what's next."

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