July 2020
Features
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A Letter from John Fleischman, Who’s Locked Down in Lombardy
He describes what it’s like to be a Cincinnati time traveler marooned in the epicenter of Italy’s COVID-19 outbreak.
Battling the Political Machine in 1884
An 1884 riot burned down the Courthouse to protest a rigged murder trial, putting Cincinnati’s crooked political machine on notice.
A Virus Sweeps Through the City in 1918
The Spanish Flu pandemic shut down Cincinnati for three months, with later flare-ups, and killed nearly 1,700 adults and children.
The 1937 Flood that Wreaked Havoc on Cincinnati
The Ohio River was boss on Black Sunday in 1937, but we’ve never given up trying to tame it.
The 1974 Tornado That Destroyed Xenia and Prompted Changes to Weather Reporting
The 1974 super outbreak of tornadoes forced updates to weather technology, storm warning systems, and federal disaster recovery.
Organizations That Made the Effort to Connect During COVID-19
In a time when staying apart is the safest thing to do, strengthening our bonds and supporting each other takes a little more effort.
The 2001 Riots, Followed by a Recession, Led to Reforms
The 2001 riots, followed by the 9/11 economic downturn, led to new reforms and long-needed development for a neglected neighborhood.
These Restaurant Aid Efforts Deserve All the Tips
The pandemic has been especially hard on restaurants and the people who run them. Luckily, many folks within and outside the industry stepped up to help themselves and others.
Renee Mahaffey Harris Says the Pandemic Has Shown That We Must Work Together
Renee Mahaffey Harris, the president and CEO of the Center for Closing the Health Gap, on serving the black community, collaboratively.
Local Businesses Making a Difference During a Pandemic
These local business and organization leaders went the extra mile to help those affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
Garren Colvin on St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s Efforts to Combat COVID-19
The president and CEO of St. Elizabeth Healthcare discusses the hospital’s preparation to care for victims of the pandemic and its participation in a trial to help end it.
Mayor John Cranley on How the City Has Rallied Together During COVID-19
Cincinnati’s mayor, John Cranley, talks about how everyone in city government has united to guide the city through a pandemic.
How Local Companies Adapted to COVID-19
When the normal ways of working just don’t fit during a global pandemic, these local companies took a hard left turn—and kept going.
Cincinnati Opera CEO Christopher Milligan on Cancelling the Company’s 100th Anniversary Season
Cincinnati Opera’s general director and CEO says the company’s first live forays will likely feature nontraditional spaces, particularly outdoor venues.
Jose Salazar on Working Through the Uncertainty and Getting Back to Business
The chef and owner of Goose + Elder, Mita’s, and Salazar says, “Restaurant people are fighters by nature, and we don’t easily succumb.”
Baseball Came to Cincinnati Even Earlier Than We Thought
Baseball’s Cincinnati origin story has a new pre–Civil War date, a new east side birthplace, and a new connection to the famous 1869 Red Stockings.
Matt Brennan Is Still Trying to Climb Mt. Everest
Twice Matt Brennan came agonizingly close to the summit of Mt. Everest. The pandemic shut down his third attempt. Will he get there?
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Frontlines
Curtis Sittenfeld’s New Novel Reimagines Hillary Clinton
The acclaimed Cincinnati-born novelist Curtis Sittenfeld takes readers on the ultimate “What if…” journey in her new novel, Rodham.
Local Public Radio Stations Celebrate Milestone Birthdays
Our local public radio stations connect us, entertain us, and inform us up and down the dial. It’s time to give them their due.
Radar
A Tasteful Restoration Helps This Historic East Walnut Hills Home Shine
Historic details like leaded glass bay windows and original plaster moldings share space with high-end appliances and a sweet master bath in East Walnut Hills.
Bobby Diddle’s Longfurbs Gives a Crafty Update to a ’90s Icon
Local artist Bobby Diddle takes the Furby, a talking animatronic toy from the 1990s, and creates a new kind of character.
Anderson Township Trustee Dee Stone Keeps It Sassy and Chic
Dee Stone, executive director of the Forest Hills Foundation for Education, has some advice for crafting a great outfit: “Play dress-up!”
Columns
Editor’s Letter, July 2020: There’s Always Hope
We don’t know what the rest of 2020 will bring, but we do know where we’ve been as a community and how we overcame previous bleak times together.
The Cincinnati Art Museum’s New Art Climb Is a Great Workout
Now you can work out and appreciate art simultaneously, thanks to the Cincinnati Art Museum’s new Art Climb steps from Gilbert Avenue to the museum’s parking lot.
The Pathogen Less Traveled
In his latest column, Jay Gilbert shares the lighthearted lessons he’s learned during quarantine and recognizes how fortunate he is to have his health.
Dr. Know: Civic Negativity, Pete Rose’s Speeding Ticket, and Concert Mis-Matches
The good doctor holds forth on troubling issues, including our low opinion of our city, a traffic violation by Pete Rose, and that time the Beastie Boys opened for Madonna.
An Ode to the People and Things That Have Helped Me Weather the Pandemic
As columnist Judi Ketteler reflects on how she’s coping with the pandemic, she knows one thing is for certain: This too shall pass.
Dine
Five Local Low-Cal Beers to Drink This Summer
The last few months have been a little rough. Looking for some local low-cal brews that are a little kinder to your waistline? Look no further.
Losanti Brings a New Flavor to the Crown Republic Family
The boutique steakhouse from Chef-Owner Anthony Sitek delivers a solid dining experience with a few well-placed surprises.