Travel

Summer Road Trip

Explore Four Hiking Destinations Within Four Hours of Cincinnati Article and Photography by Wes Mergard It’s road trip season! You don’t have to go far from home for an adventure to remember. Explore these four outdoor destinations, all within four hours of Cincinnati, as mapped out by travel expert Wes Mergard of Travel With Wes. Roll down the windows, turn up the tunes and buckle your seatbelts for summer fun that is well worth the drive. Clifty Falls State Park 1½ Hours from...

Education

Eyes on the Skies

Explore the Stars With Astronomer Dr. Wes Ryle at the Historic Cincinnati Observatory Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Provided by Cincinnati Observatory “Most people don't realize the pivotal role that our city played in the development of astronomical research in the United States,” Dr. Wes Ryle of the Cincinnati Observatory shares. “When our Merz & Mahler telescope was first used in 1845, it was one of the largest telescopes in the world and the first professional research...

Home + Design

Comfort & Security Overhead

Riley Roof & Exteriors Brings Attention & Care to Home Projects Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Provided For many homeowners, roof maintenance and repair can be something that doesn’t always stay top-of-mind—until, that is, when it's time to address a major issue. Fortunately, that’s where Riley Roof & Exteriors comes in. With a holistic approach to the beams and boards protecting us from the elements, they’ve been providing home and business owners throughout Greater Cincinnati...

Life + Culture

Hats Off to Cincinnati

Ted Karras & The Cincy Hat Foundation Build Homes & Hope in the Queen City Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Kohta Rincon Photography It all started with a trendy hat. When the Cincy Hat started showing up on the heads of teammates and friends of Bengals Center Ted Karras, everybody wanted to know where they could get one. Two years and two million dollars later, the Cincy Hat is a uniform for kindness and fuel for community change. With funds from hat sales, The Cincy Hat Foundation...

Auto + Marine

From Volunteer to Board

Inside the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance with Benny Rodriguez Article by A.J. Lape | Photography by Provided Benny Rodriguez started at the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance as a volunteer, handing out water with his son. More than a decade later, he sits on the Board, helping shape the 48th annual event at Ault Park—now a nationally recognized showcase of automotive design and a fundraiser supporting juvenile arthritis.   Q: What first drew you into the world of classic cars? A: In 2012, I...

Professional Services

Finding Your Path

How Jill McCarthy Helps Leaders Cut Through the Chaos Article by Jeni Keeler | Photography by RF Graphics When life and work feel overwhelming, most professional people push forward anyway–hoping clarity will eventually show up on its own. Jill McCarthy, President of Adventure Bright and a Gallup-certified strengths coach based in Cincinnati, knows a better way. She's built a career, and a signature program, around helping professional leaders find their path on purpose . McCarthy's approach...

Arts + Culture

A Home for Art

The Barn Offers Timeless Charm & Intentional Surroundings Filled with History, Creativity & Camaraderie Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by RF Graphics The Barn, a cultural arts center open to all, is nestled among the private residences of Cambridge Avenue in Mariemont. Many pass the striking white-shingled building unaware of the vibrant art classes, summer camps, exhibitions, showers, weddings and events held within its carefully restored walls—or its storied history. “People are so...

Life + Culture

Lasting Impact

Grassroots Organization Brings Women Together, One Event at a Time Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Provided by Cincy Girls Who Social opportunities and new friendships can be hard for anyone to come by. In Greater Cincinnati, however, one organization is finding success in bringing women together. “We’re helping normalize something that used to feel uncomfortable,” Tara Osborne, founder of Cincy Girls Who, explains. “Showing up alone, starting over, and seeking connection as an adult...

Life + Culture

Gift Guide for Mom

Honor the Important Women in Your World this Mother's Day Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by RF Graphics There’s a quiet strength in motherhood—the kind that doesn’t ask for recognition, yet shapes everything around it. The women who mother us, guide us and stand beside us offer a steady presence in a fast-moving world. They are the ones who see who we are—and who we’re becoming—often before we do. Our gift guide is a thoughtful collection of ways to say thank you, to honor their...

Education

Relational, Experiential & Authentic Learning In Action

Moeller High School Students Develop Real-Life Investment Skills in Burns Innovation Hub Courses Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Provided Just like their peers, the young men of Archbishop Moeller High School are preparing for their future education and professional goals. In recent years, many Moeller students expressed interest in pursuing degrees in business and engineering, but lacked clarity around specific career paths in these fields. This insight was crucial, prompting...