Great Parks of Hamilton County is hosting its first annual photography contest from June 2013 through May 2014.

The Great Parks Photo Contest encourages all ages and levels of skill to share their park experiences through photography.

Each month during the contest, entries taken in Great Parks of Hamilton County will be accepted. Each month’s winner will receive a Charlie Harper poster and will be featured as that month’s photo in the 2015 Great Parks calendar. All monthly winners will be entered to win the grand prize. The grand prize winner will also be showcased on the cover of the 2015 Great Parks calendar.

For additional information like the rules and an entry form, visit http://www.greatparks.org/events/great-parks-photo-contest

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)  - Local teenager and SCPA student Mariah Faith Reynolds is in the running for the Build-A Bear Workshop Community Service Award.

Mariah,14,  is the founder of  two philanthropic organizations, Just One Heart that honors the military and Glove One Another to clothe the homeless and help prepare disadvantaged students for school. Just One Heart sends Valentine's Day cards to the U.S. armed forces and veterans. Through Glove One Another, Maria collects coats, socks, gloves, hats, books and school supplies. Mariah has raised $121,000 and collected 41,000 items for her causes.

After more than 1,000 applications were received, Mariah is one of 30 young leaders being recognized for making a positive impact on their communities and around the world.

Ten Huggable Heroes winners will be announced this summer.
 

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Mayor Mark Mallory has proclaimed that May 3, 2013 is Brian Isaac Phillips Day in Cincinnati.

The proclamation states that “Brian Isaac Phillips’ ten years of artistic direction, vision and leadership of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company have guided CSC to its landmark 20th Anniversary Season and in its 20th Anniversary.

Brian and his team have continuously increased annual attendance during his tenure (and) …have brought more than 120 artists to live in Cincinnati, the majority of whom have made their homes here… Brian has instilled the CSC Education and Outreach Programs with the excellence needed to enlighten and inspire ove+r 20,000 students each year.