Steubenville, Ohio, Jun 19, 2018 / 10:55 am
A new monthly event in Steubenville, Ohio, is hoping to revitalize businesses and build community between residents and Franciscan University students.
It is the "first time anyone in Steubenville has really seen the connection of locals who have nothing to do with Franciscans [students], and Franciscans who have nothing to do with locals," said Therese Nelson, a special projects manager for the events.
It is "trying to bring everyone together and realizing that you can have a community, and a thriving community at that, without everybody having the same mindset or the same interests."
The premise is simple: on the first Friday of every month, a majority of Steubenville's businesses on Fourth Street will stay open later than normal in the evening, while activities are offered for all ages, including face painting, games, craft breweries, vendors, art, and music.