There are many valid reasons as to why someone wants to start their own business, but the true mark of passion comes from someone who is taking a personal interest and turning it into something more than just a hobby…. [Read More]
New Geography’s Joel Kotkin has published another piece on tech jobs in the United States and Columbus has once again placed strongly at the 8 spot on the list (though we were #3 on the list last year). Some of… [Read More]
The King Arts Complex is hitting a huge milestone tomorrow night. This arts center is celebrating 25 years of service to the community with an evening gala. “Our 25th Silver Anniversary Gala honors a quarter of a century of the… [Read More]
Three years ago, Wonder Bread closed their Columbus bakery located at 697 North Fourth Street in Italian Village. For a time it looked like the proposed Wonderland art studio redevelopment project would be located in this space, but those plans fell… [Read More]
Summer is a great season for restaurant-goers in Columbus. Al Fresco dining turns every restaurant into a social experience and later summer hours lend themselves well to enjoying those extra moments of evening daylight. Many restaurants are also rolling out… [Read More]
More than two years ago, a group of civic leaders announced a $10 million pledge from The Ohio State University to invest in neighborhood revitalization efforts surrounding the OSU Hospital East, located on Taylor Avenue. At that time, little detail was provided… [Read More]
Cause Collaborative is back for a second year of helping local nonprofits achieve their missions. This one-day workshop event was created in 2011 as a joint effort between Community Shares of Mid Ohio and Fulcrum Creatives. Over a dozen panelists… [Read More]
Five months ago, the owners of The Hudson Street Market began a renovation project to help rejuvenate the neighborhood grocery store and better serve the Linden neighborhood and surrounding communities, which it has been doing for more than 25 years. “We surveyed our… [Read More]
Everyone knows that the Short North is home to some of the city’s best restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. This summer, the neighborhood will also be home to scaffolding, orange barrels, and construction workers as multiple new mixed-use developments get… [Read More]
The Neighborhood Pride program is celebrating 13 years during the 2012 season, with a continued aim on bringing attention to various neighborhoods throughout Columbus. These neighborhoods will see year-long efforts focused on engaging residents, business owners and volunteers to beautify… [Read More]
A few weeks ago we wrote an update on the artist studios at 400 West Rich Street following their first year of existence, and were excited to hear that over 60 artists are already calling the space home with more still… [Read More]
It’s no secret that the rental market is hot right now in Columbus with new apartments under construction in virtually every neighborhood. The Brewery District is no exception, as this area will be gaining some significant infill with the ongoing… [Read More]
Franklinton has long been touted as the next “up and coming” neighborhood in Columbus, and the momentum behind that movement has finally started taking shape in the past several months. 400 West Rich is now housing around 60 artists, Dinin’… [Read More]
Opened in June of 1980, PM Gallery holds the distinction of being the oldest continually operating art gallery and retail space in The Short North. And owner Maria Galloway can recall those early days of the neighborhood as if it… [Read More]
A nice steady 75 degree evening means that a night out at Gallery Hop promises to be a lot of fun this evening. As always, there’s plenty of art exhibitions, store sales, bar hopping, people watching and other fun things… [Read More]
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