Family Fun

Making a Difference

“I always wondered why somebody doesn’t do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody.” This well-known quote from Lily Tomlin hits home for many people. How often have you heard about something terrible […]

Kentucky

Bright Lights, Our Cities

By Mary Casey-Sturk Northern Kentucky has a terrific selection of theaters showcasing local actors and artists. From the sizable theater at the Carnegie to the charm of Union Community Theatre, our homegrown thespians are taking […]

Ohio

Buried History

Peter Bronson A crowd of suburbanites who are stretching the seams of their bicycle tights, yoga pants and loud golf shorts are spilling over the sidewalk, eyes popping as a guy who looks like Oscar […]

Family Fun

It’s Christmas All Year in Frankenmuth

By Marilyn Jones Frankenmuth, Mich., is best known for its Bavarian architecture, Zehnder’s all-you-can-eat family-style chicken dinners and Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland—the world’s largest Christmas store. Any time of year the city of just under 5,000 […]

Getaways

Go With the Flow

By Mary Casey-Sturk Crisp air, clear skies and trees awash with color greet you as you travel through the Hudson River Valley of New York in the autumn. Reds, oranges, yellows and even purple leaves […]

Family Fun

Make a Getaway

By Julie Bethlenfalvy The original “Sin City,” Newport, Ky., used to be filled with speakeasies and scandals, wise guys and shoot ‘em ups. For roughly 200 years, Newport had a reputation that said unlawful activities […]