By Mary Casey-Sturk When you think about Columbus, Ohio, what comes to mind? Football? Politics? The Ohio State Fair? Columbus is home to all that, plus attractions including the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) and the Columbus Zoo. Columbus is also home to many arts organizations, from galleries to theaters, let’s take a visit... Continue Reading →
Local playwriting group selects scripts to support Save the Animals Foundation The Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative (CPI) Board of Directors has announced the play selections for its Lovefest 4 ten-minute play festival fundraiser which will help support the Cincinnati Save The Animals Foundation (STAF), a volunteer-driven, no-kill shelter providing rescue and rehabilitation since 1988 to alleviate... Continue Reading →
Meals will be distributed to Greater Cincinnati families in need through local partner La Soupe as fifth annual community-wide service initiative continues through Saturday. The Rotary Club of Cincinnati kicked off its fifth annual Rotary Cincinnati Do Days service initiative Thursday, October 15, with an extraordinary show of community support: 100 volunteers packed 40,392 meals... Continue Reading →
Stepping Stones hosted its 22nd annual Boogie & Bloom fundraiser, presented by Roto-Rooter, on Saturday, October 3rd at Element Eatery. The event raised a net total of more than $391,595+ to benefit year-round programming for children, teens and adults with disabilities. Event chair Gwen Horter hosted the 70s-themed evening with retro arcade games, an illuminated... Continue Reading →
Story and photos by Mary Casey-Sturk I’ve long been a fan of both Charley Harper and Edie McKee Harper’s art and I was very excited to learn about the retrospective exhibitions opening at the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Taft Museum of Art. What I didn’t expect was how emotional I would become viewing their... Continue Reading →
United Way of Greater Cincinnati recently announced a new cross-sector partnership aimed at improving educational outcomes. Amplify, led by United Way, will coordinate and connect support for students and families. Guided by the StriveTogether cradle-to-career framework — an approach that originated in Cincinnati — the initiative draws on a proven model used by communities nationwide.... Continue Reading →
Queen City Book Bank (QCBB) is celebrating the power of books, community and teamwork through its 2026–27 signature book Thank You, School by beloved local author, Louise Borden. Each year, QCBB selects a signature book and theme to help teachers build a culture of reading and connection in their schools. Thank You, School offersan opportunity... Continue Reading →
Indian Hill husband-and-wife psychiatrists Tracey Skale, MD, and Paul E. Keck Jr., MD, have launched a new podcast focused on mental health, wellness and navigating health care. The couple also formerly lived in Hyde Park. “Docs Tracey and Paul Discuss It All,” part of their new TMBO: Two Minds Better Than One platform, launched on... Continue Reading →
Ohio Music Education Association performances taking place January 2027 The Indian Hill School District and IH Arts Conservatory celebrate five Indian Hill High School student musicians who have earned recognition through the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) All-State Ensembles, one of the premier honors available to high school musicians across the state. Selected to participate... Continue Reading →
The Cincinnati Bengals and Queen City Book Bank (QCBB) teamed up to help put more books into the hands of Greater Cincinnati children, bringing together the power of community, literacy and football to create opportunities for young readers. As part of the partnership, members of the Cincinnati Bengals visited Hays-Porter Elementary School to deliver books... Continue Reading →
School sets new record with 24 students recognized as Semifinalists and Commended Students Thirteen students from The Seven Hills School have been named Semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program, representing nearly 15% of the school’s graduating class. Eleven additional Seven Hills students were named Commended Students, bringing the total number of students... Continue Reading →
