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Lakota schools to seek two tax levies

Cincinnati.Com - All Local News — February 09, 2010

Voters in Greater Cincinnati's second-largest school system will decide in May whether the Lakota schools should have its first new local tax money since 2005. »

Black groups keep pressure on CPS

Cincinnati.Com - All Local News — February 09, 2010

Cincinnati NAACP President Christopher Smitherman says his fiery campaign to get more black workers and companies on Cincinnati Public Schools construction projects is bearing fruit, but that didn't stop speakers from haranguing the school board for a ... »

Soapblog: What exactly do you do?

Soapbox - Blog — February 09, 2010

So, what exactly do you do?As publisher of Soapbox, I hear it time and again about how much our readers look forward to their weekly reminder about where Cincinnati is headed - not where it's been. As is hopefully evident in our past 100 issues, Soapbo... »

Runway Accident Aborts Delta Flight

Cincinnati Local News Headlines | WCPO.com — February 09, 2010

A Delta plane headed for Cincinnati was removed from the runway in Charleston, West Virginia after an aborted takeoff Monday. »

Cincinnati State continues to look to new economy work with 'Smart Grid' major

Soapbox - Job News — February 09, 2010

A new "Smart Grid" major at Cincinnati State will make sure the region's workforce keeps up with the times.Locally, Duke Energy is playing a major role in advancing the national "Smart Grid" movement designed to make electricity delivery more efficient... »

Job-creating Ohio Third Frontier headed for voter renewal

Soapbox - Job News — February 09, 2010

After some legislative back and forth, a new round of Ohio Third Frontier funding is headed for voter approval. Voters in May will decide whether to put $700 million into the high-tech job growth program. Lawmakers passed legislation sending the fundin... »

Minority Business Development Organization streamlines, focuses on minority business growth

Soapbox - Job News — February 09, 2010

A year after Ohio launched two pilot programs aimed at minority business growth and job creation, the Minority Business Development Organization in Cincinnati is aimed at guiding small business owners determined make their businesses grow. "We've ident... »

Cincinnati to kick off new Enhanced Recycling Program late spring 2010

Soapbox - Development News — February 09, 2010

The City of Cincinnati will begin distributing new larger recycling carts this May as part of the city's enhanced recycling program.  Distribution will occur in four phases and will eventually include carts at 104,000 households in Cincinnati.The new r... »

Cincinnati's famous Stag's Barbershop reopens in Avondale

Soapbox - Development News — February 09, 2010

De'Angelo Boynton remembers growing up with his grandfather Lester Hankerson and Otis Miller in Stag's Barbershop in Avondale.  The barbershop has been a neighborhood icon since it was started in the 1950's, and has been a point of pride for residents ... »

CDBG funds to help West Chester expand sidewalk network

Soapbox - Development News — February 09, 2010

Thanks to $148,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, West Chester Township is able to take a significant step forward in implementing its Connections Plan.  The CDBG funding will be combined with $40,000 from West Chester Township to... »