By Mary Casey-Sturk Whether you’re a student on a field trip or an adult seeking a beautiful place to relax, Rowe Arboretum has been a destination in Indian Hill for 100 years. This nearly 10-acre site was founded by Stanley M. and Dorothy Rowe in 1926 as their personal estate garden and they were devoted... Continue Reading →
The LaRosa Family Foundation recognized its Game Changers MVP honoree with a presentation at Seven Hills School on Tuesday, September 29. Seven Hills senior and basketball captain Anika Kakar was recognized for her work ethic, character and commitment to her teammates, as well as the leadership she demonstrates both on and off the court. LaRosa's and... 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 →
By Ben Lathrop, Hyde Park Library Library News Author Visit: R.L. Stine Prolific author, Ohio native and giver of “goosebumps” to countless young readers, R.L. Stine is visiting the Downtown Main Library on October 15. Check chpl.org for details. Historic Hauntings Wednesday Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Join a ghost expert from the Cincinnati Museum... Continue Reading →
As Cincinnati Country Day School celebrates its centennial, two alumni whose lives reflect the values the school has sought to instill for generations were honored during Centennial Homecoming Weekend in September. Bennett “Ben” Lowenthal `76 received the 2026 Virtue in Action Award, and Gordon “Gibby” Wright `85 received the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award at the... 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 →
Event is free and open to the public. The Indian Hill School District will welcome distinguished alumnus Dr. Timothy Kremchek, Indian Hill High School Class of 1977, as the featured speaker for the sixth installment of Leadership Summit on The Hill on Friday, October 16. A board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine,... Continue Reading →
Cincinnati poet and former Poet Laureate of Cincinnati Manuel Iris has received a Gold Medal at the International Latino Book Awards for his bilingual poetry collection The Whole Earth Is a Garden of Monsters / Toda la tierra es un jardín de monstruos. The award recognizes the collection in the category for a bilingual poetry... Continue Reading →
Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has named Dr. Donald C. Harrison the 2026 recipient of its Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award, recognizing his extraordinary leadership, service and generosity to Greater Cincinnati. The Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award honors community champions who exemplify leadership, vision, creativity and generosity. Named for GCF’s first Governing Board chair... Continue Reading →
By Cincinnati Country Day Head of School Rob Zimmerman ‘98 It’s official: Cincinnati Country Day School is 100 years old!On September 28, 1926, Country Day opened its doors to its first students – all 50 of them. On that day 100 years ago, there was no sprawling 60-acre campus, no makerspace, no Lower School House... Continue Reading →
