September 2024

Features
- Cincinnati’s Peculiar Past
  Greg Hand
  Our city has had its share of oddballs and interesting goings-on since the beginning.
- Odd Outings in the Queen City
  Brianna Connock
  Some unusual monuments, museums, and attractions.
- What’s Missy Stricklett’s Favorite Color? Magenta!
  Emma Balcom
  The longest-running cast member of Cincinnati’s only “Rocky Horror Picture Show” shadow cast
- Playing Like It’s 1869
  John Fox
  Vintage base ball (two words) is a state of mind.
- Getting Buggy with Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker
  Brianna Connock
  The Bug Chicks make creepy crawlies not so creepy.
- Welcome to the Jungle, We’ve Got Singing Robots
  Claire Lefton
  At Jungle Jim’s International Market, eccentricity is the name of the game.
Frontlines
- Local Fashion It Couple Stephany Mendia and Samuel Baker
  Pieper Buckley
  This Cincinnati couple uses fashion to promote inclusivity and equality.
Columns
- Dr. Know
  Dr. Know: Rookwood, Rubber Ducks, and Mysterious Lights
  Jay Gilbert
  The Good Doctor investigates local quandaries from bath toy races to old churches.
- Editor's Letter
  Editor’s Letter September 2024: Keep Cincinnati Weird
  John Fox
  Editor-in-Chief John Fox talks about the evolution of language and how that pertains to keeping out city “weird.”

Features