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Book Smart

A strong and passionate advocate for public libraries, Paula Brehm-Heeger leads the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library with a focus on expanding access, community and civic engagement and innovation.

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Between the Lines

Bookmark this Saturday, Nov. 14 for the return of Books by the Banks at the Main Library of the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, with more than 120 authors, panels and a Family Fun Zone during a celebration of books, reading, and the cultural arts.

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In the Stacks

No longer just places for research and reading, area libraries are vibrant hubs of activity, with community-oriented programs that welcome the curious and contemplative for artist talks, musical performances, and book clubs.

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Pride of Place

ArtsWave and ArtsWave Pride dedicated a new mural in Covington that shares the story of Kentucky native and prominent drag/trans performer Terry Noel and creates a lasting expression of LGBTQIA+ visibility in Northern Kentucky.

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Turn the Page

What if there was a simple and enjoyable way to improve literacy rates, encourage conversation, and develop a sense of community? We have a novel suggestion – It’s time for On the Same Page Cincinnati to make a comeback.

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Book Smart
Book Smart

A strong and passionate advocate for public libraries, Paula Brehm-Heeger leads the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library with a focus on expanding access, community and civic engagement and innovation.

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Powerful Women
Powerful Women

Last week, the Enquirer’s Women of the Year luncheon celebrated the truly amazing women who call Greater Cincinnati home. Learn more about this year’s honorees, their amazing work in the community, and hear their stories in their own words.

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Stop, Look and Listen
Stop, Look and Listen

Rephrase below: Kristin Shrimplin, CEO of Women Helping Women, launches “The Equity Effect,“ a podcast series recorded at Cincinnati Public Radio that explores how economic freedom, leadership, innovation, and community collaboration create safer futures.

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Big Shoes to Fill
Big Shoes to Fill

You know the name, but do you know the man? In a new book, author Brian Planitz takes a deep dive into William Howard Taft’s life in Cincinnati and how it shaped his career as an attorney, President, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

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Blessings in Disguise
Blessings in Disguise

For 81 years, Cappel’s has been the go-to for holiday decor, party supplies, and costumes. Ray Cappel talks about how Halloween has grown to be a true season, even if folks still wait until the last minute to find a costume!

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Between the Lines
Between the Lines

Bookmark this Saturday, Nov. 14 for the return of Books by the Banks at the Main Library of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library, with ,more than 120 authors, panels all day and a Family Fun Zone during this celebration of books, reading, and the cultural arts.

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A Welcome Salute
A Welcome Salute

The local chapter of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America is helping to build new Women Veterans Memorial in Eden Park to provide permanent recognition of the service, leadership and love of country of the women who helped shape the nation.

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Courting Opportunity
Courting Opportunity

The First Serve Tennis and Education Center will expand access to sports, education and mentorship, creating opportunities for thousands of young people across Greater Cincinnati, as  Cincinnati Tennis Foundation Breaks Ground on $10 Million Center in Norwood.

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Building the Future
Building the Future

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s home at the reimagined Emery Theater has earned four recent awards recognizing its historic preservation, renovation, and community impact, in collaboration with Terrex Development & Construction and GBBN.

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All Fore Good
All Fore Good

Sometimes a golf outing can take a swing at big issues. The Jeff Ruby Foundation’s Golf Classic raised more than $1.3 million to benefit its mission to support youth-serving organizations across Cincinnati, Columbus, Lexington, Louisville and Nashville

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In the Stacks
In the Stacks

No longer just places for research and reading, area libraries are vibrant hubs of activity, with community-oriented programs that welcome the curious and contemplative for artist talks, musical performances, and book clubs.

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Strength in Numbers
Strength in Numbers

Thousands will honor America's veterans at the DAV 5K this Saturday, Nov. 7. Organized by Erlanger-based, Disabled American Veterans, proceeds support DAV's no-cost services, including assistance with benefits, employment and other needs after military service.

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Speaking Truth to Power
Speaking Truth to Power

At Memorial Hall, Anita Hill, nationally recognized scholar and advocate, challenged local leaders to confront gender-based violence, strengthen economic security and turn awareness into lasting change at YWCA Greater Cincinnati’s the inaugural Mission Forward program.

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Grounds for Celebration
Grounds for Celebration

If your morning routine involves coffee before conversation, don’t miss the Cincinnati Coffee Festival, brewing up two days of caffeine, creativity and a whole latte fun at Music Hall, Oct. 24 and 25 to support the Ohio River Foundation.

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The Old Haunts
The Old Haunts

Who doesn’t love a good ghost story? In a city as old and historic as Cincinnati, we have more than our share of spine-tingling tales. As Halloween approaches, we take a look back at some of our most treasured scary stories.

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Pride of Place
Pride of Place

ArtsWave and ArtsWave Pride dedicated a new mural at Madison Design in Covington. The new work honors Kentucky native and prominent drag/trans performer Terry Noel and creates a lasting expression of LGBTQIA+ visibility in Northern Kentucky.

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When in Rome
When in Rome

A dispatch from Jackie Reau after spending a whirlwind weekend in the Eternal City, where college basketball, faith, art and Italian hospitality came together along with a few surprises to create an unforgettable cultural experience .

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A Latte to Love
A Latte to Love

Thousands of coffee lovers, tea enthusiasts, and artisanal food fans gathered at Cincinnati Music Hall last weekend for a celebration of all things brewed during the Cincinnati Coffee Festival, held annually to benefit the Ohio River Foundation,

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Leading by Example
Leading by Example

Honoring a president’s past has gone beyond books and memorabilia. The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and the Obama Presidential Center offer opportunities for interactive and personal connections to better understand these formidable leaders.

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Spooky Season Awaits
Spooky Season Awaits

Whether you’re looking for creepy craft cocktails, eerie underground ghost walks, or bone-chilling theatrical laughs, you’ll find can’t-miss ways to celebrate Halloween around the region with our our definitive field guide.

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Turn the Page
Turn the Page

What if there was a simple and enjoyable way to improve literacy rates, encourage conversation, and develop a sense of community? We have a novel suggestion – It’s time for On the Same Page Cincinnati to make a comeback.

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Method to Their Madness
Method to Their Madness

From Cincinnati to Lexington and Bloomington, the financial arms race is reshaping one of the Midwest’s favorite traditions. As the tip-off to the season begins, we look at the economics of college basketball.

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Strong Possibilities
Strong Possibilities

At this week’s Big Brothers Big Sisters BIG Breakfast, one question stood out: Who invested in you? The answer may hold the key to Cincinnati's next generation of leaders, as we look at Cincinnati's business community and who we are investing in next.

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Freedom of Choice
Freedom of Choice

One Cincinnati family’s commitment to public service and civic engagement inspired a book, “Just 20,“ and the belief that if voters demand that Congress do their job it could create real political change in the country.

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Moving Pictures
Moving Pictures

One Big Idea. 88 Counties. 30,000 Moviegoers. Ohio Goes to the Movies went from a vision of longtime Ohio civic leader Stephen George to a statewide celebration of Ohio's contributions to American cinema.

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