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 →
BY ANNA FERGUSON, AUTHOR & YOGA INSTRUCTOR In the modern world, our homes often become extensions of our busy lives—filled with the hum of electronics, the clutter of daily tasks, and the lingering energy of a workday. However, one of the most transformative shifts you can make is viewing your living space not just as... Continue Reading →
Free music festival returns enters its 22nd season. Iconic ‘90s alternative rock band, Toad the Wet Sprocket, has been announced as the headliner for the 2026 Merchants & Music festival in Fort Thomas, KY and will be performing on Saturday, September 19 at 9 p.m.. Toad the Wet Sprocket has been a defining force in... Continue Reading →
Story and photos by Mary Casey-Sturk Music was in the air as hundreds visited the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch Library tonight for the annual Art After Hours event. A celebration of the Adult Summer Reading finale, it featured local artists as well as the library's Tiny Art Show. The Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra kept toes tapping... Continue Reading →
Story and Photos by Mary Casey-Sturk Homegrown on Haubner Hill is the brainchild of Angie King. Located in California, Kentucky, this flower farm has been bringing smiles to hundreds who visit for U-Pick flowers, photography sessions, workshops and more. You may have met King at Flea-in-the Fort or at other area markets. I visited Homegrown... Continue Reading →
By Jessie Eden, Founder of Good News NKY Editor's Note: Do you have an organization or business you feel that our readers would like to learn about? Email goodnewsnky@gmail.com Cheerios. Old milk bottles. String cheese. So. Many. Crumbs. A child's carseat can sometimes be its' own little horror movie set. You tell yourself that you... Continue Reading →
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 →
