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Dublin Grows Upward: The Bridge Street Corridor Calls for Urban Development

Dublin Grows Upward: The Bridge Street Corridor Calls for Urban Development

29 Walker / February 2, 2012 8:00 am

The City of Dublin is an affluent Columbus suburb typically known for it’s good schools, easy access to jobs, and low density housing and retail developments that have rapidly sprawled outward over the past forty years. Overall, a fairly average… [Read More]

Four String Beer Now Available at a Bar Near You

Four String Beer Now Available at a Bar Near You

2 Walker / January 27, 2012 10:40 am

Dan Cochran started 2012 with a bang. After 18 years of home brewing and working within the brewing industry, he officially launched the Four String Brewing Company on January 1st. This new brewery is the first in a local series… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Jay Moffett

Local Artist Spotlight: Jay Moffett

8 Walker / January 16, 2012 10:25 am

Clean lines and bright colors often define the artwork of Jay Moffett. Friendly muttonchops and freelance embalming often define Jay Moffett himself. This professional embalmer is one of the most down-to-earth local artists you’ll meet, and always eager to discuss his passions… [Read More]

Seven Food Trends Predicted for 2012

Seven Food Trends Predicted for 2012

15 Walker / January 2, 2012 5:30 pm

The beginning of the new year is always a fun time to make predictions about the oncoming year, and lay out some of our aspirations too. National food trends are something that always get a lot of attention by local… [Read More]

Best Featured Articles of 2011: At Home

Best Featured Articles of 2011: At Home

1 Walker / December 26, 2011 7:00 am

For the third year in a row, the “At Home” series written by Anne Evans has topped the charts as our reader’s favorite articles here on Columbus Underground. This ongoing feature provides a glimpse inside interesting homes in various Columbus… [Read More]

Zauber Brewing Co. Launching in 2012

Zauber Brewing Co. Launching in 2012

6 Walker / December 17, 2011 4:45 pm

2012 is going to be a big year for beer in Columbus. We’ve already learned about Hoof Hearted and Born Brewing, and today we’re sharing a new Q&A with Geoff Towne, founder of Zauber Brewing Company. Zauber plans to launch… [Read More]

Wood Companies New Short North Apartments Going Skyward

Wood Companies New Short North Apartments Going Skyward

6 Walker / December 14, 2011 7:00 am

If you’ve been to the Northstar Cafe or zpizza in The Short North lately, then you’ve probably noticed the construction occurring at 937-951 North High Street. The Wood Companies are in the process of adding three additional stories of apartment… [Read More]

The Hubbard Apartments to Rise Over The Short North

The Hubbard Apartments to Rise Over The Short North

9 Walker / December 13, 2011 7:00 am

The northeast corner of Hubbard Avenue and High Street has been one of the most widely discussed plots of land here on Columbus Underground over the past five years. Originally proposed in 2006 as the home of the failed Ibiza… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Heather Wirth

Local Artist Spotlight: Heather Wirth

5 Walker / December 9, 2011 3:50 pm

It’s tough to put a definition on what makes someone a professional artist, but I believe that Heather Wirth embodies that definition with everything that she does. Trained at the Columbus College of Art & Design, Heather’s artwork is executed… [Read More]

History Lesson: Happy Birthday to Ohio’s Statehouse

History Lesson: Happy Birthday to Ohio’s Statehouse

5 Doug Motz / November 14, 2011 6:00 pm

Happy Birthday to our State House, which on November 15, 2011 will turn 150 years old! I think it is fair to make the argument that without Columbus being designated the Capital of Ohio on February 14, 1812, the development… [Read More]

Hoof Hearted Brewing Launching Soon in Columbus

Hoof Hearted Brewing Launching Soon in Columbus

3 Walker / November 8, 2011 10:00 am

The Columbus Microbrewery scene is very rapidly expanding these days with a new brewery being announced every few months. Hoof Hearted Brewing is the latest to join the tidal wave of new drinking options, and has plans to be up… [Read More]

The Big Give Event to Benefit over 600 Local Nonprofits

The Big Give Event to Benefit over 600 Local Nonprofits

2 Walker / October 31, 2011 9:00 am

The Columbus Foundation announced on Friday night at Highball that a new philanthropic event called “The Big Give” would be debuting on November 10th. This new 24-hour community-wide event will provide a record $1 million in matching funds to be… [Read More]

Arctic Monkeys Play it Cool at LC

Arctic Monkeys Play it Cool at LC

0 Josh Fitzwater / October 21, 2011 2:00 pm

Every few years there is a British invasion that wrecks havoc on the US. The Beatles and the Stones in the 60s, The Smiths and the Clash in the 80s, Oasis in the 90s, more recently, the brilliantly troubled Amy… [Read More]

City Council Election 2011: Interview with Matt Ferris

City Council Election 2011: Interview with Matt Ferris

7 Walker / October 20, 2011 12:00 pm

Matt Ferris is one of two Republican challengers for this year’s race for Columbus City Council. Matt ran for the same position two years ago and lost by a very narrow margin. Matt is running on a platform focused on… [Read More]

City Council Election 2011: Interview with Andrew Ginther

City Council Election 2011: Interview with Andrew Ginther

0 Walker / October 20, 2011 10:30 am

Andrew Ginther is not only one of two candidates running for re-election this year for Columbus City Council, but also the President of Council. Ginther currently serves as the chair of the Rules & Reference Committee, has previously served on… [Read More]