The University of Dayton Is Reinventing Town-Gown Relations
It’s time for another report on Dayton, Ohio, subject of this introduction last month. A century ago, Dayton was known mainly for the things it created, from the Wright Brothers’ airplanes…
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The Gem City Moves Forward
This is the first in a series of posts on the city of Dayton, Ohio. I’ve been there three times since August and am about to make another trip. Almost…
When Small Towns Take the Big Stage
Connecting Ajo, Columbus, and Erie
When Libraries Are ‘Second Responders’
Everyone knows about first responders. I've come to think of libraries as playing a crucial role as "second responders."
Returning to Ohio
How a small, Midwestern town has changed over the decades—and where it aims to go
Shifting Back to Better News: What’s Happening in Ohio
A big theme of our March issue cover stories (main story here; “11 signs of success” checklist; “Library Card“) is that one the bleakest aspect of modern America is the one…
A New Vocabulary for American Towns
Three 21st-century words that are driving the nation's most dynamic municipalities
A Field Trip to America’s Public Libraries
How they serve the needs of their communities
When a Community College Transforms a City
Ohio State University may be the local titan, but Columbus State Community College has also become a formidable presence.
The Flying Housewife
50 years ago, Jerrie Mock became the first woman to fly solo around the world.
Hip in the Heartland
It's not just Brooklyn and the Bay Area any more
Going Home to Columbus
A generation returns to build lives and a town.
When ‘Collaboration’ Is More Than a Buzzword
The story of a business partnership that stands to boost the economy of Columbus, Ohio, and the surrounding region
National Problems, Local Solutions: More Reports from Ohio
America and Americans in the active, not passive, mode
A Creative Way to Educate Low-Income Students
In Columbus, Ohio, an innovative school has patched together state funds, work study, and grants to give at-risk kids a high-quality education.
Ingredients of a Better City: How Arts Play Their Part
A soft-power approach to hard economic and social problems