Style + Beauty

Talah's Threads

Lakota East Junior Talah Hantush Expresses Her Style Through Handcrafted Fashion Article by Julia Viviano | Photography by Len Kaltman As she heads to class, Lakota East junior Talah Hantush’s signature style clearly contrasts with those of other students. Wearing a handmade navy-blue, long-sleeve top with fur around the neck, she is most definitely more dolled up than her peers on a weekday morning. Unlike some of her classmates, Hantush feels at peace with the way she dresses and expresses...

Local Services

Exploring the Power of Joy

How the Karen Wellington Foundation Restores Hope—Through Joy Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Provided It all started with a woman and a dream. Karen Wellington believed that even in the thick of cancer treatment, life deserved to be lived with joy. Today, her legacy lives on through the Karen Wellington Foundation for LIVING with Breast Cancer (KWF), which brings “Gifts of Fun” to women living with breast cancer—one spa day, one concert ticket, one beach getaway at a time. ...

Home + Design

Dress Your Door

Transform Your Front Door Style with Cincinnati Entrypoint + Queen City Porch Design Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Kelly Settle–Kelly Ann Photography Style that Starts at the Door  Curb appeal is the first impression your home offers to guests, neighbors and passersby. The most influential factor in curb appeal is your front door, so why not make sure it has style that lasts through the seasons? We worked with family-owned, local businesses Cincinnati Entrypoint and Queen City...

Health + Wellness

Style Your Smile

Make Your Smile Your Best Accessory Article by Tera Michelson A healthy smile is the best accessory to any outfit. With today’s advanced dental technologies, we have access to a brighter grin, healthier bite and even better sleep just around the corner at the local dentist’s office. Comprehensive oral health is essential for a smile to remember.  We talk teeth with Alexandra Shehata, DDS, a dental professional with West Chester Family Dentistry in Olde West Chester since 2020. Their expert...

Education

One Device, Big Difference

Vision Nonprofit Unlocks Potential in Local Low Vision Children Article by A.J. Lape | Photography by Len Kaltman When West Chester couple Eric and Jillian Hintz first learned their son Joey had low vision caused by congenital nystagmus, their world shifted, but so did their purpose. They saw firsthand how the right tools could change everything—how technology could help Joey not just adapt but thrive. Fueled by love and a fierce determination to clear a path for their son, the Hintzes turned...

Life + Culture

Tail-Wagging Approval

Brewhaus Bakes with Purpose Article by A.J. Lape | Photography by Cara Jonas Photography Peanut butter? Check. Dough mixed in the 60-quart commercial mixer? Check. Locally sourced eggs, donated craft beer grains and a no-junk promise? Triple check. At Brewhaus Bakery and Dog Bones in Cincinnati, every batch of dog treats begins with care—from premium, all-natural ingredients to a purpose-driven workspace where employees with disabilities find pride in every biscuit. What started as Lisa...

Education

Springboard to Success

Springer School and Center is a Game Changer for Students with ADHD + Learning Disabilities Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Amanda Lippert Photography By the time Molly and Erick Blenk contacted Springer Diagnostic Center, they already suspected that their daughter Fiona had dyslexia. The tipping point was when they saw their eight-year-old’s confidence taking a nosedive. With a short six weeks of help at the Center, Fiona had a diagnosis, a personalized action plan, a team of...

Education

Student Safety

Local Dad + Security Expert Invents a Low-Profile Protective Barrier Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Len Kaltman + Provided As we send children back to school, safety is top of mind for many. Local parent Michael Rush took his thoughts about security to the next level, using his experience to invent a practical device that protects children in classrooms. Wingshield acts as a functional whiteboard for daily use and an impenetrable doorblock in case of emergency. “I was a federal...

Education

Dog Days

Lakota’s Therapy Dogs Are Excited to Go Back to School Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Len Kaltman + Romey Shields It’s the dog days of summer, but soon it will be time for Lakota’s team of therapy dogs to get back to school, where they’ll be busy providing unconditional love and support to Lakota students and staff. Executive Director of Pupil Services Andrea Longworth is top dog of the program for Lakota Local Schools. She arranges for these specially trained dogs and matches them...

Entertainment

Pedal Power

Explore Hamilton with a Ride on the Pour House Pedal Wagon Article by Mike Burcham | Photography by Amanda Lippert Photography Rafael and Toni Salem are driven by positivity and opportunity. While vacationing in Florida in 2022, the couple spotted a self-service bar concept that sparked inspiration. Just nine months later, they brought that vision to life in Hamilton with the opening of The Pour House—a self-pour drinking establishment offering 42 taps of beer, seltzers, ciders, wine and...