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How Learning Martial Arts Benefits Kids
Karate and kids go well together! In the western hemisphere the term karate is often used to describe any form of martial art. Strictly...
Trick-or-Treating Times and Dates 2026
As Halloween ‘creeps’ towards you, it’s time to start thinking about costumes and, more importantly, when to wear them. You don’t need to be...
Ohio will lose an estimated $38M to administer SNAP. Metro areas will be hardest...
By Kendall Crawford The Ohio Newsroom
(Published September 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT)
The federal government will pay less to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs...
Anthony Guinn Jr. “Leads the Way” with Community-Centered Youth Program
There are programs defined by what they offer, and then there are programs shaped around the exceptional people who lead them. Anthony Guinn Jr.'s...
Fall and Halloween Events in Toledo for Families
Fall events
Saturday, Oct. 3
6th Annual Open House
An open house with local rock band 5th ACE, family activities like pumpkin launching and decorating, food trucks,...
Safe Sleep Practices Save Lives
By Cailly Howell-McLean, MD, Pediatrician and Medical Director of Ambulatory Services at Nationwide Children’s - Toledo
Welcoming a new baby into the family is an...
Operation Surprise Attack’s Harvest of Hope is helping Local Children
Operation Surprise Attack’s (OSA) Harvest of Hope campaign to send cards and gifts to local children facing serious, rare, chronic or life-threatening health challenges...
October’s Craft of the Month
It has been a goal of mine to do more crafts with my 2-year-old at home. I can tell she really enjoys them and...
What’s on Our Bookshelf this October
Halloween fun doesn’t have to wait until October 31. These five picture books bring witches, ghosts and a little magical mischief to storytime, giving...
Special Grounds Coffee Co. Creates an Inclusive Environment
Not only does the coffee from Special Grounds Coffee Co. get great reviews, but the coffee shop is also here for a good cause.
Special...
More than 20 Story Book Trails to Check Out in Toledo
Families can enjoy nature while reading a story with Storybook Trails, a recent phenomenon spread across the Toledo area’s public parks and libraries. Children...