Stories

Some of life’s greatest moments of discovery never lose their magic.

Whether you’re five or ninety-five, there is something captivating about coming face-to-face with a colorful bird, an unusual reptile, or a curious creature you’ve never seen before. At Southfield Village, those moments of wonder arrive every month when the Potawatomi Zoo brings the animal kingdom directly to residents through its popular “Zoo to You” program.

In today’s connected world, discerning between genuine communication and potential threats to your financial security can be challenging. The rise of text notifications, emails and social media messages overwhelms us with information, both legitimate and fraudulent. And while mail and identity theft remain concerning trends, fraudsters are leveraging technology to find new ways to scam individuals. 

As summer begins to fade and the first signs of fall arrive, certain recipes have a way of bringing warmth into the kitchen long before the weather changes outside.

For Chris Hartman of Golden Years Homestead, apple crisp is one of those recipes.

Walk into Bill Jennings’ basement workshop at Walnut Hills, and you will quickly notice two things: stacks of carefully organized exotic wood and the quiet patience required to turn hundreds of tiny wooden pieces into finished works of art.