“That corner is haunted.” My son’s words came back to me as I sat crumpled on the sidewalk leaning against the building, cradling my right arm with my left. My husband crouched between me and my bike, peppering me with questions about what hurt.
My investigation into the 1867 John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, spanning the Ohio River between Cincinnati and Covington, began last January when a friend asked me to edit a novel. I found quickly it was difficult to get definitive answers to my questions, especially when a river is very … well, variable.
The year 2021 has been one of mixed blessings – greater freedoms and safety tempered by fits and starts and continued uncertainty. Still, there were things to relish and things to be grateful for, and we asked some of those featured recently in M&M to share their “favorite things” about Our Fair City from the past year.
This timeline was compiled with the cooperation of the American Jewish Archives and Hebrew Union College. It reflects the amazing contributions of the Jewish people to Cincinnati since 1821.
Sunday morning around Hyde Park Square is truly a family affair. A band plays near Kilgour Fountain and children dance. Strollers and dogs abound, with shoppers (and samplers) from every generation. This vibe extends to the vendors of the Hyde Park Farmers’ Market, who have grown, raised or created their product offerings themselves, often with the help of the whole family.
