Ohio Life

Toni Morrison’s Journey to Becoming a Literary Icon Began in Ohio

As a child growing up near the steel mills of Lorain, Toni Morrison, Nobel laureate from the “lip of Lake Erie,” learned to love — and tell — a great tale.

Benjamin Clarence "Bull Moose" Jackson (seated lower right) posing with King Records founder Syd Nathan (center with glasses) (photo courtesy of Steve Halper)

The Legacy of Cincinnati’s King Records

Syd Nathan’s legendary label signed James Brown and released music from a lineup of groundbreaking Black artists. Today, the city and a local foundation are working to revive the building it once called home.

Present day exterior of Union Terminal, home of the Cincinnati Museum Center (photo courtesy of Cincinnati Museum Center)

How Union Terminal Became an Iconic Cincinnati Landmark

It opened in 1933 as one of the nation’s most magnificent train stations, but Union Terminal’s closure in 1972 cast doubt over the beautiful art deco building’s future. Then, Superman and, years later, Hamilton County voters saved the day.

The Life and Legacy of Col. Charles Young

Charles Young was the most highly decorated African-American military officer of his time, the first black U.S. National Park superintendent and a professor at Ohio’s Wilberforce University.

Couple in booth at Columbus’ Butcher & Rose (photo by Matt Witherspoon)

30 Reasons to Love Ohio Right Now

As winter arrives, we celebrate fresh flavors, interesting places and new experiences. Let your heart soar with these finds and happenings that have us swooning over life in the Buckeye State.

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John Glenn with Friendship 7 capsule in 1962

John Glenn Blasts Off

In February 1962, all eyes turned to Ohio as the state celebrated its native son becoming the first American to orbit the Earth. READ MORE >>

Cleveland based author Annie Zaleski (photo by Rosen Jones Photography)

Annie Zaleski Discusses Her Book About Taylor Swift

The Cleveland-based music journalist and author shares why she wrote Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs. READ MORE >>

Roadside Ohio: Gravesites, Memorials and Monuments

From Cincinnati’s Passenger Pigeon Memorial to Alan Freed’s grave, visit these spots that honor legendary figures, community spirit and pivotal moments in Ohio history. READ MORE >>

Exterior of Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Wilberforce (photo by Tom Engberg / National Park Service)

Explore a Legendary Life at the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

The National Park Service site in Wilberforce, which shares the story of an inspiring and groundbreaking man, is now open after a two-year restoration. READ MORE >>

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