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James Rubenstein

James Rubenstein

Purple and green asparagus stocks laid out on a cutting board

On My Plate: Asparagus

Asparagus comes in two main varieties in the U.S., green and purple. Both are more nutritious when sourced locally, James Rubenstein writes.
James Rubenstein May 3, 2025
Several radishes on a plate

On My Plate: Radishes

Radishes are one of the fastest growing vegetables, and one of the earliest to appear in farmers markets each year. The plant remains largely unchanged from the earliest records of its cultivation.
James Rubenstein Apr 26, 2025
An omelet on a plate with four colorful eggs

On My Plate: Local eggs

Eggs are one of the foods most associated with Easter, and Oxford has multiple options to buy locally, even in the midst of rising egg prices nationally.
James Rubenstein Apr 20, 2025
A vehicle plugged into a charging station at Miami University's Ditmer Lot

EVs in Oxford: Range anxiety

Driving an electric car comes with a built-in fear of running out of charge on long trips, but James Rubenstein writes that local EV drivers manage that anxiety with careful planning.
James Rubenstein Apr 5, 2025
Two electric vehicles plugged into a charging station at Miami's Pearson Lot

EVs in Oxford: Fill ‘er up locally

Adjusting to charging an electric vehicle instead of filling up a gas one takes time, local EV drivers say.
James Rubenstein Apr 1, 2025
An electric vehicle plugged into an outdoor charging station

EVs in Oxford: ‘Fun to drive’

How many people in Oxford drive electric vehicles? More than you'd think, Board President James Rubenstein writes. He spoke to a dozen EV owners about their experiences.
James Rubenstein Mar 22, 2025
Shepherd's pie with cinnamon sticks arranged in the shape of pi on top

Celebrating America’s exclusive mathematical holiday — Pi Day

The celebration of Pi Day is uniquely American thanks to the way we write dates.
James Rubenstein Mar 14, 2025

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