Life + Culture

Local Experiences

Summer Concert Series Around Town Article by Courtney Kraemer | Photography by Provided Miami Township Second Saturdays at Community Park: Elvis tribute, Star Wars night with the Sycamore Community Band, and 80s mixtape vibes with 1.21 Gigawatts.  MiamiTWPoh.gov Rockin’ the Roebling Get your weekly concert vibe on (and support local charities) just outside the Cincinnati Lager House, Thursdays at 6 p.m. CincyLagerHouse.com/rockin-the-roebling City of Mason Stroll the Mason Mile and...

Arts + Culture

Second Act, Full Volume

From Playdates to Packed Shows, ASTROVAN Proves It’s Never Too Late to Turn It Up Article by Lisa Fletcher On any given day in Loveland, you’ll find these men in familiar places — school pickup lines, local coffee shops, or along the Little Miami Scenic Trail with their kids in tow. But give them a stage, a setlist, and a crowd, and these same dads become something else entirely: ASTROVAN, a four-piece “outlaw indie” band with a fast-growing following and roots firmly planted right here in...

Local Services

Booked and Busy

Introducing an All-New Chapter for One Beloved Local Library Branch Article by Nicole Browning | Photography by Paul Wellington When you think of a library, do you picture a room full of dusty tomes and ladder-lined bookshelves stacked to the brim? Or overstuffed armchairs in front of roaring fireplaces, the perfect place to curl up with a good book? How about a bustling community hub, with plenty of natural light, dozens of bookshelves filled with the latest, hottest reads or the most...

Home Services

Year-Round Pest Relief

Go-to Lawn Care Pros Offer a Growing List of Options, Both Indoors and Out Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Jacob Trusty and Provided Summer’s in full swing, which means plenty of time outdoors for Greater Cincinnati families — it also means the inconvenience of outdoor pests is hard to ignore. Thankfully, one local company is stepping up its services portfolio to provide the solution so many are after. It’s a holistic approach to strategy. “We’re not just applying treatments — we’re...

Food + Beverage

Summer’s Eat Wave

A New Season for the Food Scene: Meet Loveland’s Newest Restaurants Article by Mary Kate Lenard | Photography by Stephanie Meinberg From bright mornings on the bike trail to evenings under twinkling patio lights, summertime in Loveland is a season that begs us to get out and explore.  And this year, that familiar summer rhythm comes with a new chapter for our local food scene.  A wave of can’t-miss eateries are opening their doors to us, adding fresh flavors and core faves to Loveland. With...

Fitness

Running With Purpose

The Loveland 5K Summer Race Series Is All About Community and Charity Article by Carly Tamborski | Photography by Provided Thanks to Fleet Feet Loveland, something pretty special occurs every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. along the scenic bike trail in historic downtown, from Memorial Day all the way through Labor Day. What looks like a usual snapsnot of the bike trail at first glance — runners stretching, walkers chatting, stroller-parents jogging — is actually part of the Loveland 5K Summer Race...

Health + Wellness

A Dad’s Eye View

Fatherhood Helps Two Eye Docs With Their Youngest Patients Article by Kathy Doane | Photography by Matthew J. Capps When optometrists Drs. Alex Gibberman and Dave Williams opened 2020 Eyecare in October 2020, they were young husbands, not yet fathers. A lot has changed since then. Alex is now dad to 3-year-old Ryan, and Dave has three kids of his own, 4-year-old Lucas, 3-year-old Graham, and 9-month-old Georgia.  What they didn’t envision when they first began to talk about going into...

Health + Wellness

Big Steps for Tiny Smiles

Getting Your Little One (and You) Ready for Another First Article by Mary Kate Lenard | Photography by Provided Your baby’s first year is full of milestones. First smiles, first steps, and first … dental visit? While it may feel early, Dr. Lauren Capozza of Loveland Pediatric Dentistry reminds us that the first dental visit (recommended around age one) is less about counting teeth and more about giving parents the confidence and knowledge to care for their child’s smile.  That starts with the...

Shopping

Woven With Purpose

Tillage Blends Effortless Comfort With a Deeper Mission of Hope and Awareness Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Erica Almquist Some clothes are made to be worn. Others are made to be lived in. For Abby Farr, the difference begins with how a piece moves, feels, and fits into everyday life. “When I design, I’m thinking about how it will actually function for the person wearing it,” she explains. “It flows, is easy to care for, and the luxurious softness makes the wearer feel good.” ...

Life + Culture

Summer’s Hottest (Local) Read

Loveland’s Own Bestselling Novelist Jessica Strawser Releases Her Latest Poolside Page-turner June 1 Article by Chris Sherritt | Photography by Provided Perhaps it was Catch You Later you couldn’t put down, or The Last Caretaker that you absolutely had to recommend to a friend. Now, just as summer reading season heats up, USA Today bestselling author Jessica Strawser is releasing her eighth novel, The Quitters Club —  and it’s just as captivating.     When four ride-or-die friends...