My name is Mike Montano and I’m a baker/cook who recently started my own website, The Gay Gourmand, where I share recipes and techniques. It’s a fun passion project of mine and I’m learning lots about flavor and pastry techniques; I plan on bringing some of my sweets to the annual BBQ […]
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What does practicing life skills look like for New School Montessori 4th, 5th and 6th graders?
TNSM has shared many posts of life-skills work with our preprimary and kindergarten students. You’ve seen images of children washing dishes, turning screws, sewing buttons on cuffs and more. But what life skills do the (9-12) students work on, besides algebra, geometry, grammar, civics, history, literature, science and Spanish? Next […]
Neighbors Gather at Bar 29 – North Avondale’s Local Bar & Grill
A group of North Avondale friends and neighbors got together on Saturday evening, August 16 at Bar 29 for a fun night of neighborly camaraderie. We were warmly welcomed by owner and NABA President, Shaquinta Joy-Love and her very personable bartender, KeeKee! The group was treated to Long Island Ice […]
Tracing Our Roots Back to Clinton Springs and Its Famous Waters
Ever wonder why people chose to settle in North Avondale in the 1800s? Mineral springs were an important draw, promising health, cool breezes, and an easy escape from the city’s heat. In the early-1800s, springs in the vicinity of Clinton Springs Avenue—including a well-documented spring near today’s North Avondale Montessori School […]
Traffic Calming – Minor Streets
This is the first year that the city is implementing traffic calming on minor streets. With input from neighbors, it was determined that Clinton Springs near Washington Avenue and E. Mitchell were streets of concern (the city will only accept two minor streets). The City of Cincinnati ranks each submitted […]
North Avondale Neighborhood Report
President’s Message – August 2025
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King Dear North Avondale Family, August is here, and with it comes the warmth of summer still in the air , and the momentum of a community that continues to show […]
Exciting Development Coming to the Heart of North Avondale’s Business District!
A beloved piece of neighborhood history is getting a fresh new chapter. The Lenox Garage, a 1936 iconic example of Art Deco-style architecture, is set to be transformed into a vibrant mix of new housing and commercial space, bringing fresh energy and opportunity to our community. The owner of Smmarthousing […]
Law & Safety
Below is the North Avondale crime stats information. We are still seeing a lot of vehicle thefts and thefts from people letting random people inside their homes. Robberies are up right now. Please make sure to secure your property and to be aware of your surroundings. Carolyn Gillman Law & […]