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*** Updates February 10, 2012 ***


Broadband Expanding to Lure Jobs to Ohio

Ohio will invest more than $10 million to boost its current broadband network speed tenfold to boost research and job growth statewide... To read more in an article at daytondailynews.com, click here.



*** Updates February 3, 2012 ***



Neighborhood Blitz in Kennedy Heights and Pendleton

Cincinnati neighborhoods Kennedy Heights and Pendleton will see a 90-day blitz of City services this year as part of the award-winning Neighborhood Enhancement Program. To read more in an article at thecincinnatiherald.com, click here.




High School Gets Athletic Help from Ex-Bengal

The athletic program at DePaul Cristo Rey High School, Greater Cincinnati’s newest Catholic high school, has received a gift of $5,000 from The Ndukwe Foundation. To read more in an article at cincinnati.com, click here.



*** Updates January 27, 2012 ***



Kearney to Lead Ohio Democrats

Ohio Senator Eric Kearney of Cincinnati’s 9th District was unanimously elected by the Senate Democratic Caucus to lead the group as Senate minority leader. To read more in an article at thecincinnatiherald.com, click here.




Busken Cookies Go National

Two Greater Cincinnati-based companies have teamed up to take a favorite Cincinnati cookie nationwide. To read more in an article at cincinnati.com, click here.



*** Updates January 20, 2012 ***



U. S. Honors P&G

From infant health clinics in Nigeria to clean water in Pakistan to mobile laundry rooms at the scenes of natural disasters in the United States, P&G sees philanthropy as a key ingredient in its marketing... To read more in an article at cincinnati.com, click here.



*** Updates January 6, 2012 ***



Ambition Leads to P&G Plum

As a kid growing up on the tough streets of the Fay Apartments housing project, Ric Powell had an ambition.... To read more in an article at cincinnati.com, click here.



*** Updates December 30, 2011 ***



MYCincinnati Uses Instruments, Orchestra to Transform Young Lives

...The children of Price Hill don’t catch a lot of breaks, especially the young ones. The thought of having a violin or cello and studying with some of the city’s best musicians would have been as likely when the year started as a week’s vacation at Disney World... To read more in an article at cincinnati.com, click here.



*** Updates December 23, 2011 ***



PNC Foundation Helps Kids Learn About Money

The PNC Foundation has awarded $200,000 to the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, and United Way Success By 6, to teach children about spending, sharing and saving money... To read more in an article at cincinnati.com, click here.



*** Updates December 16, 2011 ***



Matthew 25's Work is No. 1

In the past couple of months, the Blue Ash-based charity has earned two top-rankings nationally and the top spot in another analysis... To read more in an article at cincinnati.com, click here.



*** Updates December 9, 2011 ***



Rose Parade Honors Jovante Woods, Family

Jovante Woods, the former Princeton High School football star and honor student, will be one of 72 international organ and tissue donors whose images will be presented on the Donate Life float in the 2012 Rose Parade. To read more in an article at cincinnati.com, click here.



*** Updates December 2, 2011 ***



MLB and Reds Moved by Local Student's Story

A 14-year-old, who never wanted anything more than to blend in with her classmates, was the center of attention at Lakota West Freshman School Thursday. During an afternoon assembly, it was impossible for freshman Meggie Zahneis to blend in when... To read more in an article at wetschesterbuzz.com, click here.
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Barry Larkin, who played his entire career with the Cincinnati Reds, to
be inducted in the baseball Hall of Fame.  The fans will be a big part of
the celebration...                             
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Village Life Outreach Project
Cincinnati Reds Devin Mesoraco and Ryan LaMarre
visited and spoke with youth baseball players at the
Reds Urban Youth Academy (RUYA), an urban baseball
and softball training academy established and
operated by the Reds Community Fund. The academy
was opened in 2009 and provides free, year round
baseball and softball instruction to youth ages 8 – 18.

The academy is currently located at the temporary
Clark Montessori High School, site of existing RBI
fields; Brandon Phillips Field (baseball), and P&G
Field (softball). It offers an array of clinics for
baseball, softball and coaches. In addition to running
training clinics, the academy offers an indoor facility
for youth teams to utilize during the winter months.

The academy operates on a year round basis under
the direction of the Reds Community Fund.
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America's Promise Alliance
Youth Testimonial Award

On the Move

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The National Underground
Railroad Freedom Center, a
symbol of hope, is now the
backdrop and "star" of Jeff
Radford's music video for
Radford's song
Invisible. You
also catch views of the
Cincinnati and Northern Ky
skylines.  Posted the video so
that you can check it out.   

As the song says, "...face the
challenge, one step at a
time...don't loose your faith...".

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