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VOA Museum of Broadcasting to offer new hands-on STEM exhibits

The historic site once fought propaganda and will soon teach students through interactive learning.

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The former Voice of America Bethany Relay Station in West Chester is investing in interactive technology connecting its World War II and Cold War history to STEM education.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting" data-vars-click-url="https://voamuseum.org/" data-vars-content-id="22a54c7d-cdcf-4e5f-a53c-8e043bee96c5" data-vars-headline="VOA Museum of Broadcasting to offer new hands-on STEM exhibits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://voamuseum.org/" target="_blank">National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting</a> and neighboring <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion" data-vars-click-url="https://subcincy.org/" data-vars-content-id="22a54c7d-cdcf-4e5f-a53c-8e043bee96c5" data-vars-headline="VOA Museum of Broadcasting to offer new hands-on STEM exhibits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://subcincy.org/" target="_blank">USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion</a> hope the hands-on exhibits will inspire future scientists, engineers and skilled trades workers.

See how the Tennis Center comes to life for the Cincinnati Open

Every July, a team turns the sprawling grounds in Mason into a world-class venue for tennis.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cincinnati Open Sporting Club" data-vars-click-url="https://cincyopensportingclub.com/" data-vars-content-id="1413e68b-b1bc-4109-9899-32b8b6625a7f" data-vars-headline="See how the Tennis Center comes to life for the Cincinnati Open" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://cincyopensportingclub.com/" target="_blank">Cincinnati Open Sporting Club</a> and the rest of the Lindner Family Tennis Center campus is about to change almost everything except its address.Why it matters: Starting July 19, the Mason facility closes to the public for about a month while crews entirely remake the campus for the annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cincinnati Open" data-vars-click-url="https://gotickets.com/cincinnati-open?region=26&amp;fv=1&amp;venue=2575&amp;fv=1&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;tid=aud-2281692811619:kwd-11694742840&amp;agid=197153228346&amp;cid=23081319770&amp;int=1023626&amp;pres=9015635&amp;network=g&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23081319770&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAqsaoURkLhvWUVbRGcFxWwYnM3Pb7&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwmJjSBhB-EiwAkZgxi68Pu5VHwDCNokSvWEBNZP_5-iRhQlmkUfI5rwdaQHKhoaA5jk4MMxoCsokQAvD_BwE" data-vars-content-id="1413e68b-b1bc-4109-9899-32b8b6625a7f" data-vars-headline="See how the Tennis Center comes to life for the Cincinnati Open" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://gotickets.com/cincinnati-open?region=26&amp;fv=1&amp;venue=2575&amp;fv=1&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;tid=aud-2281692811619:kwd-11694742840&amp;agid=197153228346&amp;cid=23081319770&amp;int=1023626&amp;pres=9015635&amp;network=g&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23081319770&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAqsaoURkLhvWUVbRGcFxWwYnM3Pb7&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwmJjSBhB-EiwAkZgxi68Pu5VHwDCNokSvWEBNZP_5-iRhQlmkUfI5rwdaQHKhoaA5jk4MMxoCsokQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Cincinnati Open</a> (Aug. 11-23).

Warren County's best treasure hunts happen at the swap meet

Every great swap meet purchase starts the same way: "I wasn't looking for this."

Every great swap meet purchase starts the same way: &quot;I wasn&#x27;t looking for this.&quot;Why it matters: Luckily, Warren County has two of the region&#x27;s best places to make those discoveries happen: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Traders World" data-vars-click-url="https://tradersworldmarket.com/" data-vars-content-id="1922ee8b-7929-4f8a-9189-b6fbda3af4e3" data-vars-headline="Warren County&#x27;s best treasure hunts happen at the swap meet" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tradersworldmarket.com/" target="_blank">Traders World</a> in Lebanon and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Treasure Aisles" data-vars-click-url="https://www.treasureaislesflea.com/" data-vars-content-id="1922ee8b-7929-4f8a-9189-b6fbda3af4e3" data-vars-headline="Warren County&#x27;s best treasure hunts happen at the swap meet" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.treasureaislesflea.com/" target="_blank">Treasure Aisles</a> in Monroe.

Old Scratch Pizza and baseball a perfect combo

A Dragons game finally got me through the door. The pizza, beer and atmosphere made me want to come back.

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I&#x27;m a big pizza guy. If you&#x27;ve seen my waistline expansion over the past few years, you probably already assumed that. But somehow — despite now living just north of Cincinnati — I had never tried <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Old Scratch Pizza &amp; Beer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.oldscratchpizza.com/locations" data-vars-content-id="371194c6-8168-4bbc-9341-e734e85d8417" data-vars-headline="Old Scratch Pizza and baseball a perfect combo" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.oldscratchpizza.com/locations" target="_blank">Old Scratch Pizza &amp; Beer</a>.

Kings Island trip tips from a park expert

Theme park journalist Don Helbig suggests avoiding Saturdays and buying tickets online.

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Summer may be half over, but there&#x27;s still plenty of time to experience Kings Island at its peak.Why it matters: The next few weeks offer the park&#x27;s fullest summer experience before it shifts into its late-season schedule.

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VOA Museum of Broadcasting to offer new hands-on STEM exhibits

See how the Tennis Center comes to life for the Cincinnati Open

Warren County's best treasure hunts happen at the swap meet

Old Scratch Pizza and baseball a perfect combo

Kings Island trip tips from a park expert