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Spirit Adds More Direct Flights to East Coast
Spirit Airlines is adding more direct flights to its roster at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). The budget airline will add nonstop flights to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Newark Liberty International Airport (ERW) this spring. Daily service for both flights...
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The Confluence Cast: COTA Bus Transfer
The city’s transit system is going through a transformation. At least that’s the intention. On the occasion of an impending transfer of power and a sales tax issue on the ballot this fall to bulk up services, Columbus Underground reporter Brent Warren sat down with both the outgoing and incoming CEOs of the Central Ohio Transit Authority (or COTA) to discuss the shift in leadership, the transportation projects set to be on the ballot this fall, and what’s next for the former Greyhound station in Downtown.
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Mega Weekend – Orange Soda, Bike Ride, Aries Spears & More for Your Weekend
Welcome to the weekend!Tickets are now on sale for...
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Development Still Planned for Former Greyhound Site, Hearing Scheduled for Current One
There could be some movement as soon as this...
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Theater Preview: The Wexner Center Presents Anonymous Ensemble’s Ohio Premiere of ‘Llontop’
The Wexner Center for the Arts continues a strong...
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6 New & Recent Restaurant Openings in Central Ohio
Breakfasts from classic to biscuit focused, desserts to satisfy...
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The “Liz Lessner” Restaurant Era Has Officially Come to An End
There's no denying the impact that Elizabeth Lessner has...
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CMH Up to 53 Nonstop Destinations
Frontier Airlines will add nonstop flights from John Glenn...
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Metro Center Metamorphosis: Dublin’s Answer to Changing Market Trends
The blowing winds of change and market trends are reshaping the landscape of office space. And Dublin officials want their city...
11th Annual Urban Living Tour Returns on Sunday, May 5th
Looking for a new place to live? Want to see what living in the city could be like? The Urban Living Tour is a self-guided open house of apartments, condos, and homes in the Columbus area. You'll see an assortment of new builds, remodels, apartment communities, parks, and all the amenities that go with city living!
CCAD Wants to Uncover Historic Building, Fill in Parking Lot
The Columbus College of Art & Design has submitted...
Intel Gets More Federal Funding for Ohio Production Plants
Nearly $20 billion in federal grants and loans is on its way to Intel to support work on semiconductor fabs in Ohio and around the country. The funding is part of the CHIPS Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2022. Ohio’s New Albany-area Intel facility currently under construction stands to benefit substantially.
Updated: Madison County Solar Farm Would Be One of the Largest in U.S.
UPDATE (3/21/24): The Ohio Power Siting Board voted seven...
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The Confluence Cast: Downtown with Michael Brown
We're exploring the evolution of downtown with Michael Brown, who has been a cornerstone in the city's development planning and worked both in and outside city government to cheer on its growth. Columbus Underground editor Walker Evans and Mike delve into the city's challenges and triumphs, the synergy between projects, the balance between iconic and neighborhood-level public art investments, and the concerted efforts to address systemic issues like homelessness and affordable housing. Through anecdotes and insights, they highlight Columbus's young, creative energy and the dynamic urban policies that continue to drive its growth.
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COTA Lands $42 Million Federal Grant for First Transit Corridor
The Central Ohio Transit Authority has been awarded $41.9...
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City to Triple Funding for Community Shelter Board
The City of Columbus announced this week that it...
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The Confluence Cast: Grave Matters – Unearthing the North Graveyard
There is often a complex interplay between preservation and progress. A year into his exploration, Columbus Underground reporter Jesse Bethea continues to sift through the story of how the removal of remains from what was once the North Market parking lot unfolded. From the contentious removal of centuries-old graves to the forensic analysis of unearthed remains, today’s episode navigates the ethical, legal, and emotional complexities surrounding the issue. In the quest to honor the past while embracing the future, we examine what lies beneath the surface of urban development and confront the ghosts of history that still shape our city today.
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‘Experimental Museum’ Planned for Whittier Peninsula
A local company plans to bring a "first-of-its-kind experimental...
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Gateway’s New Program Celebrates Women Making Horror
Hot on the heels of Gateway Film Center’s frosty vampire series Winter Sucks comes a springtime celebration of women who make horror movies. Femme Fatalities kicks off Wednesday, April 3 with Mary Lambert’s original Pet...
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Andyman’s Tree House Celebration Taking Place at Little Rock in May
Local music fans of a certain age have a lot of nostalgia for the bygone era of local venues that dominated the scene throughout the 90s and 2000s. Little Brother's, Stache's, Mean Mr. Mustard's and...
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Cinema Columbus Returns to Venues Across CBUS
Cinema Columbus returns to local theaters beginning Wednesday, April 24 with a homecoming screening of False Positive, a documentary covering a career-derailing injustice. Ohio State Hall of Famer Butch Reynolds, the subject of the film,...
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Restaurant Review: Scratch-Made Focaccia Star of the Show at Piazza Pelino
The Pelino name in Columbus is synonymous with quality Italian cuisine. It should be recognizable from the first local Pelino project,...
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The Thurman Cafe: Truly the Tastiest Burgers in Columbus?
The Thurman Cafe is a Columbus staple. It’s hard to find someone who hasn’t at least heard of their eponymous burger,...
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Restaurant Review: Good Bites from Cobra
Of all the snakes, cobras are the absolute creepiest. It’s...
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Restaurant Review: Frenchi’s Mammoth Sandwiches Find a Home in Old North
Columbus used to have a few places Downtown where...
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Restaurant Review: Curiosity & Creativity Meet in Agni’s Bar Menu
Avishar Barua seems to be on an eternally curious...
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Restaurant Review: Vegan Diner Fare at 4th & State
Columbus has developed into a full-fedged mecca for its...
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Restaurant Review: New Spaghetti Warehouse Still Delivers on Old-School American-Italian Fare
Columbus was once home to the largest Spaghetti Warehouse...
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The Confluence Cast
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The Confluence Cast: COTA Bus Transfer
The city’s transit system is going through a transformation. At least that’s the intention. On the occasion of an impending transfer of power and a sales tax issue on the ballot this fall to bulk up services, Columbus Underground reporter Brent Warren sat down with both the outgoing and incoming CEOs of the Central Ohio Transit Authority (or COTA) to discuss the shift in leadership, the transportation projects set to be on the ballot this fall, and what’s next for the former Greyhound station in Downtown.
The Confluence Cast: Downtown with Michael Brown
We're exploring the evolution of downtown with Michael Brown, who has been a cornerstone in the city's development planning and worked both in and outside city government to cheer on its growth. Columbus Underground editor Walker Evans and Mike delve into the city's challenges and triumphs, the synergy between projects, the balance between iconic and neighborhood-level public art investments, and the concerted efforts to address systemic issues like homelessness and affordable housing. Through anecdotes and insights, they highlight Columbus's young, creative energy and the dynamic urban policies that continue to drive its growth.
The Confluence Cast: Grave Matters – Unearthing the North Graveyard
There is often a complex interplay between preservation and progress. A year into his exploration, Columbus Underground reporter Jesse Bethea continues to sift through the story of how the removal of remains from what was once the North Market parking lot unfolded. From the contentious removal of centuries-old graves to the forensic analysis of unearthed remains, today’s episode navigates the ethical, legal, and emotional complexities surrounding the issue. In the quest to honor the past while embracing the future, we examine what lies beneath the surface of urban development and confront the ghosts of history that still shape our city today.
The Confluence Cast: Tacos by the Truck
The capital city’s food scene is often heralded. However, its taco truck scene has been often overlooked. Elwood Ellis, a freelance writer for Columbus Underground and self-proclaimed Taco Connoisseur, is trying to change that.
The Confluence Cast: This Title Was Not Generated by AI
This podcast was not generated by AI. But it may have been influenced by it. As all industries consider how to use artificial intelligence in their work, Walker Evans, Susan Post, and I discuss how it relates to journalism, disclosure, and transparency. We cover Columbus Underground’s updated policy on the matter, how content generation should and should not be used in a newsroom, what AI thinks about the Columbus food scene, and engage in a lively debate on the ethical challenges of how this new tool will affect our lives.
The Confluence Cast: Columbus’ Youngest Elected Official, Brandon Simmons
Big cities have big city problems. Columbus’s newest school board member argues that the inequity of our schools shows that we certainly are a big city.
The Confluence Cast: News in the New Year
As we ease into 2024, we’re taking a quick look back into some happenings that you may have missed as the year turned over. Columbus Underground co-founder and editor Walker Evans discusses a myriad of stories, including the latest in transportation, climate change, local politics, and a dash of comedy here in the capital city.
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Spirit Adds More Direct Flights to East Coast
Spirit Airlines is adding more direct flights to its roster at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). The budget airline will add nonstop flights...
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The Confluence Cast: COTA Bus Transfer
The city’s transit system is going through a transformation. At least that’s the intention. On the occasion of an impending transfer of power and a sales tax issue on the ballot this fall to bulk up services, Columbus Underground reporter Brent Warren sat down with both the outgoing and incoming CEOs of the Central Ohio Transit Authority (or COTA) to discuss the shift in leadership, the transportation projects set to be on the ballot this fall, and what’s next for the former Greyhound station in Downtown.
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Indigo Wild Defrosts on Comeback Single “Daylight”
Indigo Wild gets that the more things change, the more they stay the same. After diverging life paths and a pandemic separated the Columbus-born...
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Mega Weekend – Orange Soda, Bike Ride, Aries Spears & More for Your Weekend
Welcome to the weekend!Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming Urban Living Tour!Don't forget to enter our contest to win a pair of...
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Development Still Planned for Former Greyhound Site, Hearing Scheduled for Current One
There could be some movement as soon as this spring on a plan to redevelop the former Downtown Greyhound station. The Central Ohio Transit...
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Theater Preview: The Wexner Center Presents Anonymous Ensemble’s Ohio Premiere of ‘Llontop’
The Wexner Center for the Arts continues a strong performing arts season with an Ohio Premiere from the Brooklyn-based Anonymous Ensemble, Llontop. This fascinating...
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The Top 10 Local Bands/Musicians of 2023
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The Top 10 Columbus Theatrical Groups of 2023
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