Happy September Neighbors, Hopefully everyone has been able to handle the intense weather we’ve had over the past month: flash floods, high winds, power outages, fallen trees, and heat waves! UGH! It’s humbling to be reminded how small we are next to the forces of nature. I’m praying for some […]
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Small Hands. Big Discoveries. A Lifetime of Learning.
In a Montessori classroom, the Sensorial area is about so much more than beautiful materials. Through hands-on exploration, children learn to observe closely, compare, classify, problem-solve, and make sense of the world around them—building a foundation for later learning in mathematics, language, science, and beyond. At The New School Montessori, […]
Featured Fall Events at St. Bernard Branch Library
Before Care Had a System
The Mattie Legacy Project invites the community to Before Care Had a System, a free Breast Cancer Awareness Month conversation inspired by longtime North Avondale resident Mattie Bell Kinney and her breast cancer advocacy during the 1960s and 70s. Mattie raised her family at 409 Clinton Springs Avenue while becoming […]
Legacy of North Avondale Community Leaders Sherman and Mattie Kinney Honored Across Cincinnati
This summer brought a meaningful series of posthumous recognitions for longtime North Avondale residents and husband-and-wife community leaders Sherman Kinney Jr. and Mattie Bell Kinney. In August, Sherman was honored at Cincinnati City Hall, where City Council recognized his military service and decades of civic and community contributions through a […]
The Great Tomato Takeover of 2026
Something big is happening in the neighborhood, on Ledgewood Dr. to be exact — and it’s red, round, and apparently unstoppable. Tom Ottke’s raised garden has produced what can only be described as a tremendous tomato harvest. What began as dried heirloom tomato seeds has turned into an overflowing supply […]
Historic District Signage
Now that the North Avondale Historic District has been approved by the City of Cincinnati, we plan to add signage to major neighborhood gateways. Below are some examples. If you have any recommendations for locations, signage text or images, please submit them to NANA’s Corresponding Secretary, Carolyn <cgillmanwhhs@gmail.com>. As you know, there are […]
Protect Your Key Fob to Help Avoid ‘Relay Attack’ Car Theft
Most new vehicles on the market come with keyless entry systems that use a “smart key” that allows them to lock and unlock their doors, trunk or tailgate and start the car from afar. But while these smart keys have made starting, locking and unlocking your car easier than ever, […]
From the President – August 2026
This past August 5th marks an important milestone for North Avondale. After years of work by dedicated neighborhood volunteers, all of Cincinnati City Council approved the North Avondale Historic District (with the exception of Evan Nolan). This designation represents years of thoughtful discussion, community engagement, and collaboration between residents and the City. Why […]
Cincinnati Acceleration Academies
Starting in August, students who need more flexibility and support than what’s typically available in traditional schools have a new way to earn their high school diploma. Cincinnati Acceleration Academies will offer a tuition-free community high school designed for students who have fallen behind on credits or left school before […]