The Hyde Park Church Organ Concert Series kicks off Sunday, November 2, with a performance by Richard Elliott, principal organist for the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. The series continues on February 22, 2026, with Karol Mossakowski, renowned organist at Saint-Suplice Church in Paris, and on April 19, 2026, the... Continue Reading →
By Robin Gee Story revised from previous version. Have you ever wondered what to do with all of those pumpkins after Halloween? Over the past decade, the Pumpkin Chuck at Hyde Park School has grown into a smashingly fun community event. Organized by Shannon Carroll, and with the help of over 200 parent and student... Continue Reading →
Women-led Philanthropic Group Announces Four $100,000 Grants and two $10,000 Awards in Cincinnati Region On September 25th, Impact 100 Cincinnati presented four local nonprofits with $100,000 grants to fund innovative community projects, and gave two finalists awards of $10,000 each. The announcements were made at a sold-out event at Cincinnati Music Hall, attended by members... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Things that go “bump” in the night have long fascinated the reading public. Local author, Steven J. Rolfes, has been researching and sharing stories that might send shivers down your spine. Books such as the Supernatural Lore of Ohio and Beware the Banshee's Cry: The Folklore & History of Messengers of Death... Continue Reading →
By Matt Bolton, Head of The Seven Hills School What do you remember when you think of your favorite school teacher? I would guess that what comes to mind first is not the academic material that teacher covered. Rather, what sustained us as children and shaped us into adults were our relationships with teachers and... Continue Reading →
Hyde Park residents Shannon and Lee Carter are the 2025 recipients of the Phyllis W. Smale Award, the Cincinnati Park Foundation’s highest honor. The Carters will be recognized at the 19th Annual Hats Off Luncheon on Friday, October 3, at the John G. and Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park. This prestigious award honors individuals who have... Continue Reading →
The School For Creative & Performing Arts announced it welcomed accomplished artist and educator, James Jones, as artistic director for the school effective on July 1, As artistic director, Jones will collaborate with and oversee SCPA’s artistic departments to implement the artistic curriculum and SCPA’s 250+ performances annually. Jones brings a broad range of experience... Continue Reading →
The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati announced Chandler Waite was named the new director of its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), the public affairs and advocacy arm of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. JCRC builds trusted civic partnerships, combats antisemitism and advances Jewish values in the public sphere. Waite brings extensive experience in diplomacy, advocacy and... Continue Reading →
United Way of Greater Cincinnati welcomed Todd Best (Deloitte), Deborah Hayes (The Christ Hospital Health Network), Monica Posey (Cincinnati State Technical and Community College), Tiffany Sieve (Paychex) and Tim Steigerwald (Messer Construction Co.) to the organization’s volunteer leadership board. It’s a return for Hayes and Posey, who both served previously. United Way’s board is led... Continue Reading →
By Robin Gee Today, when someone asks “What time is it?” most people pull out their cell phones, even at home. A few still look down at their wrists, but that’s mostly out of fading habit. They are likely to wake up to a ditty of their choice set on their phone alarm and don’t... Continue Reading →
