April 2026
Features
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On Becoming an Urban Pioneer
The term homesteading is closely tied to a way of life that seems diametrically opposed to modern urban existence, rooted in the Homestead Act of 1862, which encouraged and supported westward expansion. Contemporary usage typically harkens back to settler sentiments, with social media influencers broadcasting throwback activities like butter churning and goat wrangling. What does […]
Briana Mazzolini-Blanchard Connects With Indigenous Ancestors While She Nourishes the Earth
The Executive Director of Urban Native Collective knows you have to honor the land to get the most out of it.
Local Laws for Homesteading
Here’s how to grow crops and raise chickens in urban jurisdictions.
Caitlin McWethy: The Foraging Theater Artist
All of the outdoors is this actor, performer, and director’s stage.
How to Test Your Soil
Set yourself up for a bountiful harvest, but make sure you’ve got good dirt first.
The Power of Community Gardens
Here’s how you can put down roots in your neighborhood.
How Heather Britt Became Our Dancing Queen
Her DanceFix classes have been a local phenomenon over the past 26 years. Can the enthusiastic choreographed community expand into other cities?
When Jim Schenk Helped Launch a Price Hill Ecovillage
Enright Ridge Urban Ecovillage has modeled community-oriented urban homesteading for 22 years.
Christopher Schwarz Handcrafts Heirloom Furniture
This local woodworker is practicing a sustainable craft.
Let’s Break Down Composting
There are lots of options, from backyard DIY to drop-off sites.
Find Your Way into Foraging
Seeking out edible plants in the wild connects us with nature.
Cincinnati’s Curling Scene Is Icy Hot
The city’s small but mighty community of curlers is embracing its post-Olympics popularity boost.
Permaculture Expert Ande “The Elf” Schewe Lives Off the Land
The Indiana homesteader shares his bounty and his knowledge.
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Frontlines
Exploring Rembrandt’s Etchings at the Taft Museum of Art
Dutch art expert Epco Runia discusses how nearly 50 of Rembrandt’s works ended up in downtown Cincinnati.
Are In-Person Workers Causing a Downtown Rebound?
Looking at “return to office” policies and their effect on activity in the urban core.
Princess Wilcoxson Talks Style, Confidence, and Inspiration
Content creator and owner of Personal Bravery Agency shares her signature fashion perspective.
Radar
Beauty and Wellness Escapes Near Cincinnati
A local influencer’s favorite self-care day trips, all within a short drive from the Queen City.
Enjoy Romantic Reading at Poor Charlotte’s Books
This small independent bookseller in Covington is always in the mood for love.
Going LEED Platinum in OTR
Address: 1826 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine Listing Price: $1,950,000 If a musician sells more than 1 million copies of an album, the record is certified platinum. (Elvis Presley holds the record for the most, with a whopping 57.) But platinum isn’t just a benchmark of success in the music industry. Homes can be certified as LEED Platinum—the […]
The Covington Word Walk Takes Literacy to the Streets
Read Ready Covington’s scavenger hunt is an interactive and fun learning tool for Northern Kentucky families.
Columns
One of Cincinnati’s Most Cherished Baseball Memories Is Simply Not True
Uncovering the real history behind what we thought was an Opening Day tradition.
Editor’s Letter: April 2026
Editor-in-Chief John Fox on tapping into the magazine team’s knowledge and passion for self-sustainable living to put together a guide to urban homesteading.
Dr. Know: Monopoly, Parking, and Interesting Homes
The Good Doctor answers your burning questions about Cincinnati-themed board games, broken parking kiosks, and fascinating Wyoming real estate.
Dine
How Papas Candies Crafts Its Beloved Chocolate Eggs
A longtime local favorite candy continues to shine for Easter.
Cristian Pietoso Celebrates 30 Years of Nicola’s
The restaurant celebrates three decades in business this month and its owner tells us what’s next.
Sibling-Owned Eateries Blend Family Ties with Business Success
Local restauranteur siblings spill the beans about working with their lifelong colleagues.
Serliana Is a Delicious Addition to Indianapolis’s Monument Circle
It may be worth a stay at the InterContinental Hotel just for a meal at this modern French eatery.
Flight Club’s Shareables Hit a Bullseye
At this darts bar you may come for the game, but you’ll stay for the food.