Queen City Book Bank (QCBB) proudly celebrated a memorable evening at the Cincinnati Reds game on July 27th as Board Chair Katy Meinhardt and Vice Chair Kevin Kushman took the field to deliver the ceremonial first pitch. Mother Nature had other plans and severe weather forced the game to be canceled shortly after the ceremony.... Continue Reading →
Digging In: A Way of Life
By Jennifer Smith How does one become a gardener? With my first house I decided, perhaps influenced by my mom who’s an avid gardener, to plant a garden. Later in life I thought nothing of adopting a park for a few years as well as several plots in Ault Park, where my parents were also... Continue Reading →
Buffalo Bill Cody and Cincinnati
Story and photos by Mary Casey-Sturk Earlier this summer, I visited Cody, Wyoming. This city, founded by famed showman, William Frederick Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill Cody, charmed me from the moment I stepped out of our rental vehicle. Cody, the man, charmed Cincinnati many times over with his high energy Wild West shows.... Continue Reading →
The Sanctuary Within: Cultivating a Home Yoga Practice
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 →
My Sidekick and Me: New Kitchen, Old Habits
By Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC Walking onto your kitchen to find your meatloaf…GONE…or you’re turning around from the kitchen sink to find your dog’s front paws on the counter, is VERY irritating! You may have a few choice words to say out loud or under your breath. BAD DOG!!!! NAUGHTY BOY!!! Now, take... Continue Reading →
Books to Help You Create a Home That You Will Love
By Chris Weber I am the last person to ask about interior design, so when I need help with redoing a room, I usually head to the furniture store. For most people, the desire to create their own space is extremely personal. They want their homes to reflect what they love! While they like other... Continue Reading →
Greater Cincinnati Foundation and Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation Announce Strategic Partnership
New leadership to expand student scholarship access. Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) and Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation (CSF) have entered into a strategic partnership designed to strengthen scholarship opportunities across the region, delivering greater impact to students, donors and the community. Both organizations have long demonstrated a commitment to investing in the region and fostering trusted relationships... Continue Reading →
A Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence Draws Hundreds
Approximately 800 people gathered at the annual “A Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence” at Seasongood Pavilion in Cincinnati’s Eden Park on the morning of July 4, 2026 for a 50-minute celebration of the United States’ semiquincentennial. Emceed by Paula Brehm-Heeger, 20 notables from the region (names listed below) gave a reading of the... Continue Reading →
Leaving Hyde Park Square: Longtime resident looks back while moving forward
By Robin Gee, Hyde Park Living Editor Looking out on Hyde Park Square from a conference room in the front of his office, realtor and longtime resident Michael Hinckley said he will miss waving at the people walking by. He knows many of them. He sold them a house. Sometimes, later, he helped sell their... Continue Reading →
A New Day for the Daughters of the American Revolution
By Robin Gee Chartered in 2024, the Attucks-Lee-Banneker Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is Cincinnati’s newest chapter of the organization. Its name honors the contributions of three African American patriots. The members have made it their mission to recognize and honor all people who served the patriot cause. The... Continue Reading →
