The Mattie Legacy Project is rooted in the life and work of Mattie Bell Kinney, a community leader whose efforts focused on public health, civic engagement, and improving the well-being of her community. Mattie, along with her husband Sherman Kinney Jr. and their eight children, lived in North Avondale at […]
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History of Cincinnati’s Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP)
The Cincinnati Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) was proposed by several Cincinnati City Council members in 1997. The program was modeled after one in Fort Worth, Texas. City Council approved the initial use of $35,000.00 in Federal Local Law Enforcement Block Grant money for the implementation of the pilot program. The responsibility […]
January General Body Meeting Minutes
North Avondale Neighborhood Association (NANA) General Body Meeting Minutes Date: January 13, 2026Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location: In-Person 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by President Dawn Johnson at 6:30 p.m. 2. Attendance Members and guests present were: Dawn Johnson; Amy Rasmussen; Walter Koucky; Robert […]
CRC NFL Flag Football
CRC NFL Flag Football league is for youth between the ages of 6-14. The league will be held at Walnut Hills High School on Sunday mornings and will feature a 6-week regular season and a 1-week post season. Registration is $50 per child and includes the jersey and mouth guard. […]
Villa Dincolo
Since we last checked in with Michael in midsummer, the owner of Villa Dincolo, which was the original Herschede Mansion, a lot has taken place. Villa Dincolo is a place like no other. It was a place that stood out from its birth with the most modern amenities that time […]
Law and Safety
There has been an uptick in burglaries and thefts. Please make sure your homes are locked and nothing valuable is left in vehicles or outside your home. I have received multiple complaints regarding the president apartment complex on Greenwood Ave. Our investigators have a meeting with CHMA regarding the property […]
New School Montessori Kindergartners Are Spiraling in a Good Way!
TNSM art teacher, Ryonen Ignatius, introduced the fun, the history, and the cultural symbolism of spirals with her kindergarten students. They circled up to listen as Ryonen read the beautifully worded and illustrated book, “Little Town of Spirals,” that was written by Ryonen’s beloved neighbor and friend, Cynthia Matyi. With […]
NANA Nominating Committee for the 2026-2027 NANA Slate of Officers
The Nominating Committee, comprised of Carolyn Gillman, Chair (Red Bud), Allen Kroth (Dakota), Linda Mathews (Camden), Bryan Nelson (Spring House),Maura Wolf (Lenox), and Jack Wolking (Belvedere), are gathering names for the2026-2027 slate of elected officers for NANA. Serving on the NANA Board is a great way to give back to […]
General Body Agenda
NANA Meeting Agenda Meeting Name: General Body Board Meeting Date: March 3, 2026Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: NANA Rec Center 1. Call to Order and Welcome Time: 6:30 PM President: Dawn Johnson 2. Law and Safety Committee Time: 6:30 PM – 6:40 PM Lead: Carolyn Gillman /Officer Heiland 3. Nominating Committee Updates Time: […]