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...]

The Amy B Sells team is excited to announce the addition of Sara Buck to our Team! As we grow, it’s important to us that we maintain the same high level of communication and service that you’ve always experienced with us, and Sara is here to help us accomplish that. Please welcome Sara to our growing Real Estate Team! Sara was born and raised in Cincinnati and graduated with honors from the University of Cincinnati with a BA in Marketing/Real Estate. For the last 5 years, she has worked for one of the area’s largest home builders while interacting with sales, purchasing, construction,... [more...]

Most of the country is experiencing a heat wave, and days this warm can be a little hard to handle. The most important thing is to stay safe and healthy, and take special care with children, elderly and pets. FEMA provides some simple tips for staying safe in the summer heat: Stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun. Stay on the lowest floor, out of the sunshine. Consider spending the warmest part of the day in public buildings such as libraries, schools, movie theaters, shopping malls, and other community facilities. Eat well-balanced, light, and regular meals and drink... [more...]

Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky celebrated the re-opening of the Roebling Suspension Bridge, a regional icon. Perhaps taken for granted for a while, many residents missed the bridge during its closure. In celebration of the bridge renovation and reopening, we pulled together some fun facts, both old and new. • When the first pedestrians crossed on December 1, 1866, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world at 1,057 feet. More than 166,000 pedestrians crossed the bridge in the first two days. • The bridge was designed by John A. Roebling from Pennsylvania, who would later design the... [more...]

Cincinnati Business Courier has named the winners of their “Best Places to Work” competition. Nearly 200 firms were nominated for this year’s competition, which is in its eighth year. Winners were decided by anonymous employee surveys, and judged on categories such as trust and management effectiveness. This year’s winners in the categories were: Cancer Family Care Infintech Camp Joy Tier1 Performance Solutions Kelley Financial Group Ernst & Young Quest Diagnostics Towne Properties Sibcy Cline Realtors Cintas Corp. TriHealth Inc. Cincinnati Marriott Northeast ... [more...]

Health officials have issued a three-day heat advisory for this week, according to Cincinnati.com, with a smog alert issued for Wednesday. Alerts of this kind are issued when temps or the heat index are expected to surpass 95, putting children, the elderly or people with health conditions at risk for heat-related problems. Here are some things you are encouraged to do during this weather: Check on elderly neighbors or family members, especially those with heart or respiratory conditions Drink plenty of fluids Stay in cool and shady places, especially with children — be careful in sunny spots... [more...]

Summer is here, along with days with your kids at area public or private pools. It’s very important to practice pool safety with children. While lifeguards are trained to watch out for all swimmers’ safety, it’s important that parents watch what their kids are doing in the pool. If you’re an alert parent and know what to watch for, you can help ensure  that a lifeguard never needs to dive in the pool after your child. “Hopefully, parents are watching their kids, too,” said Jill Toennis, aquatic coordinator for the Cincinnati region of the American Red Cross... [more...]

You may have been hearing about new credit card rules taking effect. We outlined them in May when the bill was in the process of being passed, but here’s a list of some new requirements (courtesy Federal Reserve): No interest rate increases in the first year. No increase in interest rates on your existing balance, except under certain circumstances. No over-the-limit fees unless you choose this service. Payments over the minimum must be directed to the highest-rate balance first. 45 days’ notice required before an increase in interest rates or new fees. Credit card bills must be mailed... [more...]

Ohio Schools have a chart that ranks the top 10 schools in the state by four criteria. This chart has 5 schools from the Cincinnati area. Wyoming Designation: Excellent with Distinction Enrollment: 1,980 Performance Index Score: 110 (highest in state) Cost Per Pupil: $10,732.89 Cost Per Performance Index Point: $97.57 Maderia Designation: Excellent with Distinction Enrollment:1,428 Performance Index Score: 109.2 Cost Per Pupil: $10,691.80 Cost Per Performance Index Point: $97.91 Indian Hill Designation: Excellent with Distinction Enrollment: 2,206 Performance Index Score: 109 Cost Per Pupil:... [more...]

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