The Norwood Community Survey was launched with the goal of bringing more objectivity to our civic life. And while it’s certainly interesting to see city-wide trends, I think the most-interesting takeaways from the survey can be found at the ward level. If there’s one thing that’s become glaringly obvious to me while analyzing the data … Read more Ward 4 summary – 2020 Norwood Community Survey
We hear it all the time — “shop local!” — but what’s the big idea? Why is it important for citizens to support their local, independently-owned businesses? In short, when you choose a local business over a chain, more of your money stays in your community, which means more prosperity. To make it easier for … Read more The case for supporting Norwood Ohio Local Businesses
Decades ago, the Norwood stretch of Montgomery Road was known as “the pike.” Lined with cute shops and local businesses, the pike was a bustling business district which attracted people from all over Cincinnati. However, since Surrey Square arrived in 1975, many of those businesses have gone away. Enter: Off Pike Market. In the summer … Read more Off Pike Market: Where Norwood comes together