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Development News artsofo-2021-list

ArtSoFo looks to continue growing upscale art scene

Juried art competition in South Fountain neighborhood grows annually.

Feature Story alcony-weavers-list

Alcony Weavers brings a colorful mix to Downtown shopping

Alcony Weavers provides supplies and support for fiber arts.

Feature Story indiecraft-outside-list

Growth of IndieCraft music festival a driver for tourism, continued expansion

Continued growth of IndieCraft pushes plans to make the festival an annual, regional music destination.

Feature Story conscious-connect-books

The Conscious Connect strives to improve equity and inclusivity

Founders Karlos Marshall and Moses Mbeseha started their organization by creating greater access to books and high-quality parks in Springfield's Southside.

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Fulton Elementary students learn about Black History Month through interactive event

Students played the roles of Langston Hughes, Simone Biles, Thurgood Marshall and more during an interactive Black History Month event.

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Pandemic shift led Tisa Chalon Braddy to build comedy nights in Springfield

Chalk de Peace presents fresh offering with A Night of Comedy at the Performing Arts Center.

Development News storybook-trail-list

Area park gets grant funds to create a trail with storybook signage

Grant funding will support a new story trail to be built at a Mechanicsburg park.

Feature Story Redlining-documentary-list

Documentary about historic redlining practices to feature Springfield

ThinkTV documentary shares how the historical practice of legal segregation "redlining" still affects cities, including Springfield, today.

Feature Story hrd-apparel-list

HRD Apparel expands footprint within the Miami Valley

After an early pandemic launch, HRD Apparel thrives, expands and looks to the future.

Development News womens-day-list

International Women's Day to be celebrated in Springfield

Local entrepreneur Tracey Tackett leads the way in organizing an annual International Women's Day celebration in Springfield.

Feature Story noire-smoa-list

Community efforts come together to build Noire: Celebrating Black Excellence

This inaugural event will celebrate black leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives. 

Feature Story skyes-sweets-list

Skye's Sweets take treats up a notch

Sierra Wade is dedicated to her Springfield customer base and creating memorable sweet treats.

Development News sct-osib-list

Springfield Civic Theatre to present One Sunday in Birmingham

Show shares the story of The Children's March in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963.

Partner Content mercy-pc-list

Wellness visits crucial to continued health

Patients should make wellness visits with their primary care provider a priority to ensure their continued health and well-being.

Feature Story city-2022-list

City of Springfield looks ahead to plans through 2022

City says it's in a strong position going forward, despite the pandemic. Infrastructure, housing and technology top the list of 2022 plans.

Feature Story warrior-nutrition-list

Local entrepreneurs bring Warrior Nutrition to Springfield

James and Danielle Chapman recently brought a trendy nutrition club business model to Springfield.

Development News slice-ntprd-list

Slice of Springfield event supports updates for local parks

Pizza tasting event at Mother Stewart's raises funds for NTPRD.

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Fresh Abilities employees to have new opportunities through Clark State partnership

Fresh Abilities to move to Clark State, opening space for a new restaurant coming to COhatch.

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Library continues Community Engagement efforts with Community Conversations, Community Gardens

The Clark County Public Library will continue community engagement conversations in Southside communities this spring.

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Art of the Cocktail supports Leadership Clark County academy

Leadership Clark County fundraiser to support future academy participants.