I spent part of summer 2015 as a digital media intern at Cincinnati Magazine in southwestern Ohio. Check out a few of the stories I wrote for the website, in addition to working behind-the-scenes on the website and on print content for the magazine.
- Legally Blind Photographer Uses Her Own Photos to See the World: Tammy Ruggles has never seen the world with 20-20 vision, but with the use of point and shoot photography, she is able to zoom in...literally. (17 November 2015)
- Try This: CocoWhip: Slightly heavier than whipped cream and not quite cold enough to give you a brain freeze, CocoWhip soft serve from Rooted Juicery in Oakley is the coolest new treat in town. (1 October 2015)
- Underwater Hockey is a Thing, And it's as Odd as it Sounds: The only high school underwater hockey team in the U.S. is from right here in the Queen City. (28 August 2015)
- Worth the Drive – An Ohio Summer Food Fest Roundup: From pirogies to paw paws, the next two months are full of exciting (not to mention tasty) festivals, all within a day's drive. (21 August 2015)
- Buy Smart (School Supplies Edition): Back to school sales are out in force. We compared prices at Staples, Target and Office Depot for a short list of essential supplies. (12 August 2015)
- Top 5 Educational Animal Experiences: From budget to big-ticket, learning about animals is fun in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. (27 July 2015)
- Got Grammar?: An entertainment-based study of fans' comments reveals that Cincinnati Reds fans can spell...sort of... (23 July 2015)
- Pop-Up Shop to offer 80s and 90s Collectibles: The owners of Flying V VIntage and Mike's Vintage Toys and Collectibles are teaming up during All-Star Week to offer original MLB jerseys, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures, starter jackets, and more old school fun. (10 July 2015)
- Navigating the 2015 MLB All-Star Madness: Don't like parking downtown? This week you don't have to. (10 July 2015)
- Top 5 Kid-Friendly All-Star Fan Fest Activities: The 86th Major League Baseball All-Star game is just around the corner. Are you ready to play ball? Test your skills at the 2014 All-Star Fan Fest. (8 July 2015)
- I spent a lot of time on All-Star Week coverage for the 2015 celebration in downtown Cincinnati. All-Star Week Roundup stories include information about the largest game of catch, the Color Run, the All-Star Fan Fest, the Budweiser MLB All-Star Concert, All-Star workout day, and All-Star Sunday activities. (26-28 June 2015)
- Orchids and Blank Slate Brewery Collaborate on an Agave Lime Altbier – Can't choose between beer and a margarita? Come July, you won't have to, thanks to a partnership between two Cincinnati favorites. (24 June 2015)
- Try This: CB&J – Kitty’s Coffee reinvents a childhood classic. (22 June 2015)
- Top 5 Festivals This Weekend – From 4H to yoga to Macedonian dancers, the summer festival season is officially underway. (22 June 2015)