This Sunday, May 6, will be the 14th annual Flying Pig Marathon. Considered young compared to Cincinnati’s sixth oldest race in America, the Pig had the third largest first-time marathon in the country in 1999.  With more than 30,000 participants in last year’s [5K, 10K, half and full marathon] races, this particular event is sure to bring plenty of out of town visitors as well as Greater Cincinnati residents to downtown Cincinnati. The Flying Pig half and full marathons host thousands of runners and volunteers; the latter being dispersed along the course for the duration of the race. These... [more...]

Have your voice heard at the public hearing regarding the Brent Spence Bridge. Mark your calendar for a very important meeting for Wednesday, April 25 from 5–8pm at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. At this meeting there will be discussions of replacing the bridge as well as various design options, which will differ in appearance and overall cost to construct. Replacing the Brent Spence Bridge will greatly impact the economy of Northern Kentucky, including but not limited to its property values and industry. There has been much controversy surrounding this “functionally obsolete”... [more...]

Hyde Park School will be re-opening for the 2012–2013 school year and, according to Cincinnati Public Schools, the recent interest in HPS has been considerable. To reduce any confusion that you may have regarding its boundary lines, see the below map to gain a better understanding of the boundary lines that have been updated and released by CPS. To learn more about these new boundaries (as well as HPS), don’t miss Hyde Park School’s open house, which takes place tomorrow, April 14, from 10am until 2pm. There you will be able to attend information sessions, tour the facility, learn... [more...]

With tax season drawing to a close, it’s time to consider expunging all of your tax records, old bills, and sensitive documents. Amy B Sells and its trusted sponsors have organized Shred Day 2012, a day in which you can shred all of these documents for free while enjoying a cup of coffee and donuts. Join Amy B Sells for Shred Day 2012! Join us this Saturday, April 14, from 9–11am, and feel free to bring your friends, family, and neighbors! Click here for ideas about which documents to shred.  Read More →

It”s not easy for most of us to make time to exercise.  Add little kids to the mix and you’re lucky you even get to shower some days!  But, Stroller Strong has found a fun way to get you and your little one out the door for a workout each week; with a fitness class for moms/caretakers and their young children.  According to Owner/Instructor Rita Eversole-Doty, “Staying healthy and strong is key to being the best mom you can be for your children. This is a great way to achieve that as well as meet other moms and develop a strong support system.” From around March to the... [more...]

Grab your little ghosts and goblins!  It’s time for Trick or Treating!   Most cities in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana are holding Trick or Treating on Halloween, Monday, October 31 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  But, there are a few exceptions listed below. Saturday, October 29, 5:00-7:00 pm Metamora, Indiana Sunday, October 30, 1:00-4:00 pm Fairfield’s Brigdewater Falls, Ohio Monday, October 31, 4:00-7:30 pm Aurora, Indiana Monday, October 31, 5:30-7:00 pm Middletown, Ohio Trenton, Ohio Monday, October 31, 5:30-7:30 pm City of Oxford, Ohio Lebanon, Ohio Monroe, Ohio Monday, October 31, 5:30-8:00... [more...]

Each time my husband and I drive over the railroad track that runs along Wasson Avenue in Hyde Park and Oakley, we talk about how awesome it would be if that unused railroad track was a walking path. After all, it runs for 6 miles from Victory Parkway to Mariemont by way of Hyde Park and Mt.Lookout (through Ault Park). There is even a 2 mile long perfectly straight stretch running through Hyde Park and Rookwood Pavilion. There is a fan page on Facebook, although we’re not sure who the organizers are. Looks like they will be attending this weeks Hyde Park Council meeting, and hopefully some... [more...]

Recently for Mother’s Day, The Daily Beast conducted its annual ranking of best cities for moms. Cincinnati came in at number three. The rankings were based on the following criteria: Mothers-per-capita: Percentage of mothers in each city with one or more children under 18 (from census data.) Educational quality: Overall quality of schools, based on standardized test performance. Child care: The number of child care workers per child age 5, pulled from census data and Bureau of Labor Statistics. Maternity health specialists: Availability of maternity specialists, according to HealthGrades. Mother’s... [more...]

Don’t miss the chance to get rid of those old computers and televisions!  Hamilton County is offering a FREE recycling event for their residents. This program is only for residential households — sorry, businesses and organizations are not eligible. This FREE event will run from May 2 through October 31, 2011. Week Days: Monday – Friday, 9am – 4 pm Two Saturdays: Saturday, June 18 and Saturday, October 15, 9am – 2pm The recycling center is closed Memorial Day, May 30; Independence Day, July 4; and Labor Day, September 5. The following items are accepted at no charge: TVs,... [more...]

One of my favorite signs of summer is the start of the Hyde Park Farmers’ Market near Hyde Park Square. The market kicks off it’s pre-season this Sunday, May 1. The market will be located in the US Bank Parking lot, 3424 Edwards Road, 1/2 block from Hyde Park Square. This year’s hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The market will take place every week through the end of summer. On Sunday, May 15, Bravo’s “Top Chef: The Tour” will be filming at the market. Come check it out! The regular market season starts in June and runs through September. To learn more about... [more...]

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