Health + Wellness

With Ivy

Before I Could Help Others, My Pet Helped Me Article by Brendan Colantuono | Photography by RF Graphics As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I spend my days helping others navigate the most difficult issues in their lives—whether that is anxiety, depression, grief or the difficulties that come along with changing family dynamics. What I don’t always mention, is that some of the best therapeutic support in my own life comes from a 60-pound Border Collie mix named Ivy.  When my wife and I...

Life + Culture

Making Memories

An End-of-Summer Bucket List for Cincinnati Fun Article by Rob Pasquinucci There’s nothing like summer in Cincinnati. Across the city, neighbors walk dogs through local parks, kids race down sidewalks on bikes and the smell of backyard cookouts drifts through the warm air. From the season’s unofficial kickoff with the Taste of Cincinnati food festival to the Labor Day Fireworks, there is no shortage of ways for families to stay entertained.  Make memories from our end of summer bucket list...

Local Services

Foundations of Pet Care

Food, Treats & Supplements are the Key to Healthy & Happy Dogs & Cats Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by RF Graphics The team at 4 Hounds Gear & Grooming in Covington, Kentucky, is passionate about pet wellness. If you want to improve the longevity and health of your pet, Owner and Groomer Christopher Davis urges you to look to food. Just like for us humans, starting with a foundation of quality food is an important step. “One of our guiding principles is to make animals look good on...

Style + Beauty

Happy Trims

Both Kids & Parents Are All Smiles for Back-to-School Cuts at CoCo Creative Wellness Salon Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Len Kaltman It’s already back-to-school season and top on the list for every Cincinnati parent is a fresh cut and style for their kids. A great kid’s haircut requires a special touch, with a blend of patience, skill and speed. Kenji Cummings, Owner and Master Stylist at CoCo Creative Wellness Salon, and his stylist team are up to the challenge. With more than...

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...