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Steven Schoeny was appointed earlier this month to serve as the next director of the Department of Development for the City of Columbus. As director he will oversee a wide range of divisions responsible for things like zoning, code enforcement, planning,… [Read More]
Southern Gateway, the public-private partnership first announced by the Mayor in the 2012 State of the City address and officially launched last summer, has started its engagement with the neighborhood. Four public meetings have been held so far, and another… [Read More]
City crews have taken down the main structure at 310 E. Innis Ave., where the South Side Settlement House stood for over 30 years. Dave Bush, Columbus assistant finance director, explains that while there is still some work to be… [Read More]
Originally developed as part of Columbus’ bicentennial celebration (which officially concluded earlier this week), WOSU announced plans today to extend it’s documentary series on the history of Columbus neighborhoods. Six additional communities will be featured through 2015: The South Side… [Read More]
This morning, a group of city and community leaders announced the launch of the Southern Gateway Initiative, designed to improve the quality of life for the South Side of Columbus. The initiative includes new housing, health and wellness facilities, and… [Read More]
The houses that line the streets in the South Side’s community near Lincoln Park show the hard times that have fallen on the area. It’s not hard to find a vacant home with broken or boarded up windows or overgrown… [Read More]
Scioto Downs will be reopening their doors this Friday, June 1st at 2pm with some noteworthy upgrades to this horse racing destination. New ownership at MTR Gaming Group are completing the installation of 1,800 new video lottery terminals (slot machines),… [Read More]
One of the most famed celebrities from Columbus during his time, Howard Thurston was a magician who earned the status of one of the world’s greatest. His act, “The Wonder Show of the Universe,” became an institution in America for… [Read More]
The annual State of the City Address provides citizens with an update on what has been accomplished over the course of the past year, and sets the tone for projects that will be focused upon for the upcoming year. Tonight’s… [Read More]
Ah, the classic American Drive-In. All of the nostalgia of the 1950s, with a menu that has no need for updates in the past half century. Dan’s Drive-In meets us halfway there, with a solid diner menu and plenty of… [Read More]
The “Where we Live” series continues in The Dispatch with a profile on Schumacher Place. Located adjacent to German Village, this South Side neighborhood offers historic housing options that are similar to what can be found in its better known… [Read More]
Community Gardens. Wallscape murals. Historic home renovations. John Delia has got his hands full. This Long Island native moved to Columbus four years ago and has completely immersed himself in the community, and his company JSDelia is working hard on… [Read More]
Hal & Al’s, the favorite child of the South Side bar scene, announced today that they are now open for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Their menu includes everything from brats to burritos, and also features a lot of vegan… [Read More]
The Cloak & Dagger Dinner Theatre is moving their production across German Village from the Columbus Maennerchor to Shanes Gourmet on Livingston Avenue (which is technically located within the Schumacher Place neighborhood). Starting this weekend, Cloak & Dagger will be… [Read More]
Rainbow Lanes was a south side staple, and locals worried about the new ownership can rest easy knowing that it’s in the hands of a professional. The 48-lane bowling center was recently relaunched as Wayne Webb’s Columbus Bowl, named after co-owner and Professional Bowlers… [Read More]
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