Casey Weldon

Cincinnati

Hello, world! Writer who has strong feelings about the Oxford comma, “more than” vs. “over” and a whole host of esoteric nonsense.

Articles

New app lets users retrace Underground Railroad history along Ohio River

4 days ago | moversmakers.org | Casey Weldon

Arts/Culture News, History, Museums A new storytelling app is helping users retrace the historic paths of enslaved people who sought freedom along the Ohio River, once a key dividing line between slavery and liberty in America. The Freedom Journey app guides users through more than 160 verified sites across Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia that played a role in the Underground Railroad.
Great Parks reopens disc golf course at Winton Woods

4 days ago | moversmakers.org | Casey Weldon

Great Parks has reopened the disc golf course at Winton Woods after completing a major renovation. Crews realigned holes to improve playability and flow. They added two basket locations for each hole, creating flexible layouts for players of all skill levels. Workers also installed new tee pads, baskets and signs. Beyond the course upgrades, staff began restoring the surrounding landscape by removing invasive plants such as honeysuckle and planting native species.
Adam R. Scripps Foundation creates WVXU fellowship program

4 days ago | moversmakers.org | Casey Weldon

Education, Nonprofit Funding, Nonprofit News Cincinnati Public Radio is launching a new journalism fellowship to expand its WVXU newsroom, thanks to a gift from the Adam R. Scripps Foundation. The program will bring two fellows into the newsroom for three-year terms, with a new cohort beginning after each cycle ends. They’ll hire a managing editor first to build the fellowship’s structure and guide the fellows in their reporting.
Cincinnati to play major role in global Make Music Day

4 days ago | moversmakers.org | Casey Weldon

Arts/Culture News, Music, Performing Arts Piano players in Cincinnati and across the country will hit the keys together on Saturday, June 21, as part of Roomful of Pianos, a free, multi-city event celebrating Make Music Day. The event is part of a new national partnership between Cincinnati-based Music Teachers National Association and the Make Music Alliance, aimed at turning piano – typically a solo pursuit – into a shared musical experience.
Crews work to save home of Covington’s most famous artist

5 days ago | moversmakers.org | Casey Weldon

A once-crumbling house tied to one of America’s most celebrated 19th-century painters now gains a new lease on life as the City of Covington and local structural experts lead an emergency preservation effort.
'Riverbend 2.0' has new name after $60M gift

1 week ago | moversmakers.org | Casey Weldon

Arts/Culture News, Gifts/Grants, Music A $60 million donation from the Farmer Family Foundation is hitting a high note in Cincinnati’s arts scene – and putting a new name in lights. The Farmer Music Center is the official name of the city’s upcoming $118 million music venue, thanks to what’s now the largest private gift to the arts in recent local history.
Milka sent 200K chocolate bars to the wrong homes – on purpose - PR Daily

1 week ago | prdaily.com | Casey Weldon

When global brands try to root themselves in local culture, it can be tempting to make a quick splash through major ad buys or flashy marketing and promotions. Those efforts can work, but they’re often quick fixes. Building real, long-term hometown credibility, especially in a market where trust belongs to a deeply entrenched local favorite, requires a more personal approach.
Iconic ‘Cincinnati’ sign gets high-tech upgrade

1 week ago | moversmakers.org | Casey Weldon

A jewel of the Queen City skyline is getting a 21st-century glow-up. Crews will upgrade the iconic “Cincinnati” sign on the western façade of the Duke Energy Convention Center in downtown this year with new digital technology, marking a bold step in the broader revitalization of the convention center and surrounding district. Installed in 2006 and last updated in 2014, the sign has long served as a colorful symbol for the city, visible to drivers along northbound Interstate 75.
The Scoop: Duolingo CEO walks back ‘AI-first’ memo

1 week ago | prdaily.com | Casey Weldon

Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn turned to LinkedIn to issue a clarifying statement/pseudo apology after facing backlash over an AI strategy memo that left employees and the public concerned and even angry.
The 4 pillars of meaningful AI usage

1 week ago | prdaily.com | Casey Weldon

As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in business strategy, experts urge companies to look beyond simple productivity gains. For many brands, the real opportunity in AI isn’t just cutting costs – it’s about redefining relevance, emotional resonance and market presence. “Efficiency alone isn’t a strategy. It’s not a value – it’s a means to an end,” said Whitney Wells, SVP at Hotwire Global, speaking at Ragan’s AI Horizons Conference.