Move Norwood Forward: The Podcast of the Highlands | Norwood, Ohio

Is Norwood Ohio the Strongest Town in America? It's hard to say for sure, but through a recent contest put on by Strong Towns, our city has been thrust into the limelight. And while thousands of Norwoodians have taken time to vote, it's important to realize that this isn't just a popularity contest. This is ... Read more Making Norwood Ohio the Strongest Town it Can Be The post Making Norwood Ohio the Strongest Town it Can Be appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

How does a community move forward? On one hand, citizens could focus on all the negatives and jump from one problem to the next, like a game of whack-a-mole. Or they could take the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach. In this long-form interview with Dr. Darrin Wilson from Northern Kentucky University, we focus on ... Read more Asset Based Community Development with Dr. Darrin Wilson The post Asset Based Community Development with Dr. Darrin Wilson appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

Sometimes it’s difficult to know what’s true in Norwood. We get so wrapped up in our own bubble that it’s easy to forget that we’re not alone in this local governance thing. Should we keep this city service or outsource it? Should we allow this ordinance change or not? How are we going to pay ... Read more A mirror from outside Norwood The post A mirror from outside Norwood appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

Two council meetings in two nights? Bring it on. In the wake of Monday night’s special meeting, Council reconvened on Tuesday for another lengthy session. Although the discussion about Dispatch carried on, it took on a new life this time. Other agenda items included: A new program for treating low-level offenders dealing with homelessness, substance ... Read more Norwood in Nine: December 8 City Council Meeting The post Norwood in Nine: December 8 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

It was a special meeting, indeed. Following up on the contentious November 24th meeting, Mayor Schneider scheduled this session to discuss Norwood’s Dispatch. More specifically, the purpose of this gathering was to inform the Council and the public about why the mayor is looking to contract with the Hamilton County Communications Center, which would eliminate ... Read more Norwood in Nine: December 7 Special Meeting of City Council The post Norwood in Nine: December 7 Special Meeting of City Council appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

After a few brief, calm council meetings, it would have been easy to think that 2020 would go out like a lamb. But tonight’s meeting opened a new can of worms that got messy quickly. In this edition of Norwood in Nine, we recap the November 24th Norwood City Council meeting, which lasted 130 minutes. ... Read more Norwood in Nine: November 24 City Council Meeting The post Norwood in Nine: November 24 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We made it through election season and now we can get back to the day-to-day management of our local government. On this edition of Norwood in Nine, I break down the top takeaways from tonight’s 43-minute city council meeting. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up ... Read more Norwood in Nine: November 10 City Council Meeting The post Norwood in Nine: November 10 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

After a one-meeting hiatus, we’re back for another edition of Norwood in Nine, where I break down the top takeaways from city council meeting. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted just 68 minutes, thus making it the shortest council meeting ... Read more Norwood in Nine: October 27 City Council Meeting The post Norwood in Nine: October 27 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We’re back for another edition of Norwood in Nine, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted 192 minutes — gasp! — which means that by listening to this episode, you ... Read more Norwood in Nine: September 22 City Council Meeting The post Norwood in Nine: September 22 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We’re back for another edition of Norwood in Nine, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted 139 minutes, which means that by listening to this episode, you can be informed ... Read more Norwood in Nine: September 8 City Council Meeting The post Norwood in Nine: September 8 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We’re back for another edition of Norwood in Nine, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted 150 minutes, which means that by listening to this episode, you can be informed ... Read more Norwood in Nine: August 25 City Council Meeting The post Norwood in Nine: August 25 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We’re back for another edition of Norwood in Nine, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted 140 minutes, which means that by listening to this episode, you can be informed ... Read more Norwood in Nine: August 11 City Council Meeting The post Norwood in Nine: August 11 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

Ashley Creech grew up in Norwood, but is worried how much longer she’ll be able to stay here. In the span of just a few years, a one-bedroom apartment she used to live in saw its rent climb from $550 to $925. With Norwood at a crossroads — and attracting ever more interest from investors ... Read more Examining Affordable Housing in Norwood The post Examining Affordable Housing in Norwood appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We’re back for another edition of Norwood in Nine, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted 142 minutes, which means that by listening to this episode, you can be informed ... Read more Norwood in Nine: July 28 City Council Meeting The post Norwood in Nine: July 28 City Council Meeting appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

Raised in Norwood, Ohio, Tom Perry never imagined working in public administration. But after a memorable experience in Bowling Green, his perspective shifted. Fast forward a few years and here is, earning his Masters of Public Administration from NKU while serving as the Executive Assistant to the Mayor. In this episode you’ll hear about: when ... Read more Meet Tom Perry: Executive Assistant to Mayor Schneider The post Meet Tom Perry: Executive Assistant to Mayor Schneider appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We’re back for another edition of Norwood City Council in 9, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted 159 minutes, which means that by listening to this episode, you can ... Read more Norwood City Council in 9: July 14, 2020 The post Norwood City Council in 9: July 14, 2020 appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We’re back for another edition of Norwood City Council in 9, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Hopefully this distillation will save you time and make it easier for the average citizen ... Read more Norwood City Council in 9: June 23, 2020 The post Norwood City Council in 9: June 23, 2020 appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

On one hand, most people would probably agree that it’s important to be informed about local government. On the other hand, most people would probably say that keeping up with Norwood City Council isn’t always easy or fun. Meetings can run long and procedures can be confusing, and the overall effect can leave people feeling ... Read more Norwood City Council in 9: June 9, 2020 The post Norwood City Council in 9: June 9, 2020 appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

Mary Ronan never thought she would work in Norwood. Heck, she never thought she was going to work anywhere. She was retired. But that all changed after a Friday night phone call in the fall of 2019. Last week, Norwood’s Board of Education voted to remove the “interim” label that Mary Ronan had carried for ... Read more Meet Dr. Mary Ronan, the new superintendent of Norwood City School District The post Meet Dr. Mary Ronan, the new superintendent of Norwood City School District appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

The campaigning is over. The ballots have been counted. The results are in. Norwood has elected new leaders. But who are they and what have we learned from this election? Hear about the results and much more on this special election night edition of the podcast. Topics covered include: Winners of every election The stunning ... Read more Election Night 2019 recap The post Election Night 2019 recap appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

What if there was a way to use running to bring people together in Norwood? That was the question that Amanda Sinclair, Robin LeFevre and a group of Norwood residents were asking themselves in late 2017 / early 2018. Less than a year later, their “crazy idea” became a reality when nearly 400 people showed up ... Read more Gem of the Highlands 5k The post Gem of the Highlands 5k appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

In 2012, the results of a community health survey revealed that substance abuse was one of the biggest concerns among Norwood residents. As a response, a group of concerned citizens formed a coalition, which has since become Activating Substance Abuse Prevention, or, more simply, ASAP Norwood. In this episode, I’m joined by ASAP leader, Lauren ... Read more ASAP Norwood: Building guardrails for a healthy community The post ASAP Norwood: Building guardrails for a healthy community appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

Mayor Thomas Williams has served the city of Norwood, Ohio for the past 16 years. Although his retirement is rapidly approaching, the final weeks and months of his tenure have been anything but smooth sailing. Negotiations with the police and fire unions have been contentious, the relationship with city council has been strained, and uncertainty ... Read more Interview with Mayor Thomas Williams: Unions, Roads, Water and more The post Interview with Mayor Thomas Williams: Unions, Roads, Water and more appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

In 2019, for the first time in 16 years, Norwood will elect a new mayor. As the current mayor, Thomas Williams, heads into retirement, the city faces numerous challenges, making this November a massive inflection point in our history. The three people vying to be our next mayor are Will De Luca, Tim Molony and Victor Schneider. Although each has ... Read more 2019 Norwood Mayoral Candidates on Infrastructure, Economic Development & Strategic Partnerships The post 2019 Norwood Mayoral Candidates on Infrastructure, Economic Development & Strategic Partnerships appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

In 2019, for the first time in 16 years, Norwood will elect a new mayor. As the current mayor, Thomas Williams, heads into retirement, the city faces numerous challenges, making this November a massive inflection point in our history. The three people vying to be our next mayor are Will De Luca, Tim Molony and Victor Schneider. Although each has ... Read more 2019 Norwood Mayoral Candidates on City Government The post 2019 Norwood Mayoral Candidates on City Government appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

In 2019, for the first time in 16 years, Norwood will elect a new mayor. As the current mayor, Thomas Williams, heads into retirement, the city faces numerous challenges, making this November a massive inflection point in our history. The three people vying to be our next mayor are Will De Luca, Tim Molony and ... Read more Introducing the 2019 Norwood Mayoral Candidates The post Introducing the 2019 Norwood Mayoral Candidates appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

The last time Norwood went to the polls for a local election, the race for the President of Council seat was decided by just eight votes. The winner that year was Donna Laake. But, after serving as President of Council for the past eight years, Donna is retiring, which means we’ll have a new person in that ... Read more 2019 Norwood President of Council Candidates on Roads, Parks and Economic Development The post 2019 Norwood President of Council Candidates on Roads, Parks and Economic Development appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

The last time Norwood went to the polls for a local election, the race for the President of Council seat was decided by just eight votes. The winner that year was Donna Laake. But, after serving as President of Council for the past eight years, Donna is retiring, which means we’ll have a new person ... Read more 2019 Norwood President of Council Candidates on City Government and Council Culture The post 2019 Norwood President of Council Candidates on City Government and Council Culture appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

In 2019, all Norwood City Council seats are up for grabs. The eight-person council is comprised of the President of Council, four ward representatives, and three at-large seats. All members of Council serve two-year terms. There are six candidates for the three at-large seats in 2019. Voters can choose up to three on their ballots, but can also opt ... Read more 2019 Norwood City Council At Large Candidates on Strategic Partnerships The post 2019 Norwood City Council At Large Candidates on Strategic Partnerships appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

In 2019, all Norwood City Council seats are up for grabs. The eight-person council is comprised of the President of Council, four ward representatives, and three at-large seats. All members of Council serve two-year terms. There are six candidates for the three at-large seats in 2019. Voters can choose up to three on their ballots, but can also opt ... Read more 2019 Norwood City Council At Large Candidates on Community Engagement The post 2019 Norwood City Council At Large Candidates on Community Engagement appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

In 2019, all Norwood City Council seats are up for grabs. The eight-person council is comprised of the President of Council, four ward representatives, and three at-large seats. All members of Council serve two-year terms. There are six candidates for the three at-large seats in 2019. Voters can choose up to three on their ballots, but can also opt ... Read more 2019 Norwood City Council At Large Candidates on Economic Development The post 2019 Norwood City Council At Large Candidates on Economic Development appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

In 2019, all Norwood City Council seats are up for grabs. The eight-person council is comprised of the President of Council, four ward representatives, and three at-large seats. All members of Council serve two-year terms. There are six candidates for the three at-large seats in 2019. Voters can choose up to three on their ballots, but can also opt ... Read more 2019 Norwood City Council At Large Candidates on Roads and Parks The post 2019 Norwood City Council At Large Candidates on Roads and Parks appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

In 2019, all Norwood City Council seats are up for grabs. The eight-person council is comprised of the President of Council, four ward representatives, and three at-large seats. All members of Council serve two-year terms. There are six candidates for the three at-large seats in 2019. Voters can choose up to three on their ballots, but can also opt ... Read more 2019 Norwood City Council At Large Candidates on Finances and Transparency The post 2019 Norwood City Council At Large Candidates on Finances and Transparency appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

In 2019, all Norwood City Council seats are up for grabs. The eight-person council is comprised of the President of Council, four ward representatives, and three at-large seats. All members of Council serve two-year terms. There are six candidates for the three at-large seats in 2019. Voters can choose up to three on their ballots, ... Read more Introducing the 2019 Norwood City Council At Large Candidates The post Introducing the 2019 Norwood City Council At Large Candidates appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

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 The post The case for supporting Norwood Ohio Local Businesses appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

For 85 years the Norwood Business & Professional Women's Club has been a way for Norwood women to get involved and give back. Through their various events and efforts, they raise money for scholarships and local causes. To learn more about this organization, we invited newly-elected President Alice Rericha to join us. Open to any ... Read more Bettering our city: The Norwood Business & Professional Women's Club The post Bettering our city: The Norwood Business & Professional Women's Club appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

It's a question that many people have when they're searching for a long-term residence: How are the schools? To no surprise, there are a lot of opinions about which public districts are best. And then there's the age-old Cincinnati question of Public or Private. To set the record straight on the Norwood Ohio Schools, we ... Read more How are the Norwood Ohio schools? The post How are the Norwood Ohio schools? appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

We didn't get here by accident. How our city looks and operates is a result of the decisions made by our predecessors. If we want to move forward, it's critical that we understand the history of Norwood Ohio. To understand how the city has evolved over the past 200+ years, we're joined on this episode ... Read more The History of Norwood, Ohio: What our past can teach us about our future The post The History of Norwood, Ohio: What our past can teach us about our future appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

It seems like every time you leave the house, there's another person moving in down the street. Suffice it to say: the Norwood Ohio Real Estate market is hot! But what are the factors that are driving the demand? On this episode, Jennifer McGillis from Keller Williams Seven Hills Realty joins us to share her ... Read more What's Driving Norwood Ohio Real Estate? The post What's Driving Norwood Ohio Real Estate? appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

Being a parent is hard, especially when money is tight and certain baby supplies feel out of reach. Enter Baby Bear, a local initiative where Norwood parents share with Norwood parents. Resurrected by Stephanie Downs in December of 2018, Baby Bear happens twice a month and is an opportunity for parents to get clothes, toys, ... Read more Baby Bear: Where Norwood Parents Share The post Baby Bear: Where Norwood Parents Share appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.

In January of 2011, Jay Andress and his daughter, Julie, were stuck in traffic on Wasson Road in Hyde Park when inspiration struck. That would make a great bike trail, Julie said, referring to the train tracks that run parallel to the road. Although Jay agreed, he thought the idea wasn't feasible because of it's ... Read more Wasson Way Bike Trail is coming to Norwood! The post Wasson Way Bike Trail is coming to Norwood! appeared first on Move Norwood Forward.