By Mary Casey-Sturk Harlan Hubbard (1900–1988) will always be connected to Fort Thomas and remembered for his art, travels, and writing. Bellevue-born Hubbard studied in New York City and later at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. He settled in Fort Thomas in 1919, where he built a house for his mother and himself, a rental... Continue Reading →
By Chuck Keller, Writer “Space. The final frontier.” Well, you know the rest of the Star Trek introduction. This is a story about a local artist who sent his work to the moon and back. There are few who can claim that and Fort Thomas’ Greg Manchess is one of them. Manchess has been in... Continue Reading →
They say if you love something, let it go. But in the case of one local resident's class ring, it just took nearly a quarter of a century—and a very sharp eye—to find its way back home. It started as the final stretch of ordinary weekend yard work. While finishing up in the front yard,... Continue Reading →
By Chuck Keller, Writer The Nineteenth Century writer, Robert Ingersoll, wrote “We rise by lifting others,” and that pretty much describes Brady Dowling’s education career. Dowling and I got together one morning to chat over coffee shortly after he was appointed to be the new Assistant Principal of Highlands High School. Dowling has taken a... Continue Reading →
Taste Food and Wine Group has announced that Traveler’s Table will officially open to the public for dinner on Friday, Sept. 4, at 1011 S. Fort Thomas Ave. in Fort Thomas. With the invitation to “Travel the World Without Leaving the Table,” the new concept brings guests authentic dishes, wine traditions and stories from cultures around the world... Continue Reading →
Here it is -- our newest project! We are proud to present Living Magazines' first Home Guide! Home ownership can sometimes be a double-edged sword. The excitement over a long-anticipated renovation or purchase of a new home can lift you up...and then send you crashing back down when a pipe bursts or you realize how... Continue Reading →
For our special Home Edition this summer, Fort Thomas Living Magazine asked residents to send in photographs of their front doors-and they delivered! Enjoy these photos showing the variety of architectural styles in our city. All photos provided. Lindsey Lance Karen Orrender Brittney Sparks Cathy Sonnett Christy Reed Megan Abner Sharon Williams MacKnight Erin Cummins... Continue Reading →
Acclaimed author to speak at the Mess Hall in Tower Park. Reservations required. Free. Book signing follows. The costumes, the drama, the estates, the tea! If you are a fan of Bridgerton, your chance to meet the author is just days away! Bestselling author Julia Quinn visits the Fort Thomas Mess Hall on Sunday, Sept.... Continue Reading →
By Chuck Keller Lately I have been refreshing the interior of our home. Patching holes. Filling cracks. Sanding. Painting. Culling possessions. Upgrading. And that got me to thinking about home. This old house has been in my wife’s family since 1935 so there’s a lot of emotion tied to this place, but does that distinction... Continue Reading →
By Robin Gee Golf goes pretty far back in the history of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In fact, one of the earliest golf clubs in the region was in Fort Thomas. Before there was the Highland Country Club, there was Inverness, a nine-hole course that opened in 1900. The club was on 25 acres... Continue Reading →
Story and Photos by Mary Casey-Sturk Despite the sporadic rain, today’s Flea in the Fort drew a happy (albeit sometimes soggy) crowd for its dozens of vendors, live music from Kryst Kruer, West Sixth Brewing, food trucks and more. Locals and visitors, some with dogs in tow, enjoyed perusing the wares that local food vendors... Continue Reading →
