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Natalie Driscoll

Natalie Driscoll is the managing editor of The Hub Springfield. With a journalism degree from Ohio University, she kicked off her journalism career at the Springfield News-Sun 15 years ago. She’s also worked for Miami Valley Hospital, and for the last 10 years has run her own freelance communications business. She enjoys spending time out and about in Springfield and Clark County and can often be found at festivals and First Fridays. She lives with her husband and three children in Pike Township, and she is committed to making time to serve the community through volunteering.

Natalie Driscoll's Latest Articles

Small businesses should keep fighting for financial support to help with COVID-19 struggles
Small businesses should keep pushing for financial support in light of coronavirus

While the first round of Paycheck Protection Program grant money didn't reach most small businesses, there are still options for owners to seek support for the hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Natalie Driscoll is The Hub's managing editor.
A letter from The Hub’s new managing editor

When I became a journalist and started my career right here in Springfield, I felt determined that reporting the truth always came with a strong sense of responsibility to serve the community for which I was writing.

The Painted Pepper food truck serves customers last Friday at Bending Tree Estates.
Food trucks change direction amid pandemic to bring food directly to the people in Springfield

Owners say it’s been heartwarming to see crowds of people enjoy something that feels normal during these very abnormal times. But they both also say customers have been on board with following social distancing guidelines.

Indian Creek Distillery halted whiskey production a couple of weeks ago, and instead have started to produce hand sanitizer.
Indian Creek Distillery making hand sanitizer to donate to local organizations, sell to public

In light of coronavirus and a need for more hand sanitizer to be manufactured, Missy Duer says regulations for small, artisan distillers changed.

During a party, funnels are used to fill bags of shelf-stable food items. The bags are then packed in boxes that can be delivered to people and food pantries in a community designated by the business or organization that planned the party.
Pack Shack’s micro packing parties encourage neighbors to help neighbors

The changes brought on by COVID-19 and social distancing created some new challenges for the organization, which usually thrives off bringing large groups of people together to help meet hunger needs.

Dan and Lisa Freeman have figured out how to adapt their businesses amid COVID-19.
COVID-19 is hitting restaurants hard. Here’s how two Springfield entrepreneurs are adapting

What do you do when you own two popular food businesses — with another restaurant about to open — and a pandemic upends the industry? Here's how two entrepreneurs are adapting in response to COVID-19.

Need help or want to help? Here’s “The Hub’s” COVID-19 resource guide

Confused about where to go for the latest pandemic information and help? Here's a localized list to get you started.

COhatch The Market to live stream Couch Fest concert

The nature of the COhatch coworking space is to bring people together through meetings, restaurants, a commercial kitchen, events, and more. But now, while people can’t literally gather, so COhatch The Market will live stream Couch Fest tonight.

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