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The Brewery District Featured in The Dispatch

The Brewery District Featured in The Dispatch

0 Walker / March 26, 2012 1:30 pm

This month’s “Where we Live” feature in The Columbus Dispatch highlights some of the history of The Brewery District, as well as recent changes and growth in the neighborhood. The article focuses on the relocation of Shadowbox Live, which brings… [Read More]

Franklin Park Featured in The Dispatch

Franklin Park Featured in The Dispatch

1 Walker / February 16, 2012 10:15 am

This month’s installment of “Where We Live” in the Dispatch focuses on the Franklin Park neighborhood; a sub-neighborhood of Olde Towne East. As the name implies, the neighborhood surrounds Franklin Park, a 100-acre oasis in the heart of the Near… [Read More]

German Village Featured in The Dispatch

German Village Featured in The Dispatch

2 Walker / January 3, 2012 10:00 am

We happily admit that we’re big fans of the “Where we Live” series in The Dispatch, penned on a regular basis by Mark Ferenchik. This feature shines a spotlight on various urban neighborhoods and provides a look at why residents… [Read More]

Columbus Leads The Nation in Construction Jobs

5 Walker / February 1, 2011 10:00 am

According to an article in today’s Dispatch, Columbus added more construction jobs in 2010 than any other metro area in the US. 2,700 construction jobs were added on various projects around the region. In December, we published a long list… [Read More]

A Response to Gay Rights Letter in The Dispatch

A Response to Gay Rights Letter in The Dispatch

21 / December 18, 2010 8:00 am

So, the Dispatch put up a Letter to the Editor yesterday titled “Gay rights aren’t same as those of blacks“. Can I just get on my soap box for a second and respond

Downtown Neighborhoods Featured in The Dispatch

0 Walker / November 22, 2010 12:15 pm

The ongoing “Where We Live” Dispatch series covers different neighborhoods located throughout Columbus and provides a look at what it’s like to live in different areas. Today’s feature is on Downtown and covers a few of the smaller residential neighborhoods… [Read More]

Hungarian Village Profiled in The Dispatch

Hungarian Village Profiled in The Dispatch

6 Walker / May 3, 2010 2:45 pm

(Photo by Columbusite.com) The Dispatch continues their ongoing “Where We Live” series of neighborhood profiles this week with the Hungarian Village neighborhood located just south of Merion Village: “Hungarian Village neighborhood reviving ties to ethnic past“. The article describes the… [Read More]

Dispatch Details Decade of Riverfront Improvements

Dispatch Details Decade of Riverfront Improvements

12 Walker / April 5, 2010 9:15 am

An article in today’s Dispatch (“City has spent more than $100 million on Downtown projects along the Scioto since 1999″ – LINK) provides some financial detail on the various riverfront projects that have taken place over the past decade. Unsurprisingly,… [Read More]

Woodland Park Neighborhood Profiled in Dispatch

Woodland Park Neighborhood Profiled in Dispatch

10 Walker / February 8, 2010 10:30 am

The Dispatch continues their “Where We Live” neighborhood profiles today with a look at the Woodland Park area located on the Near East Side. The area was originally developed as an upscale subdivision and much of the historic charm remains… [Read More]

O’Shaughnessy Running for Secretary of State

11 Walker / February 1, 2010 11:01 am

From The Daily Briefing Blog: O’Shaughnessy gets into secretary of state race Posted by Jim Siegel Franklin County Clerk of Courts Maryellen O’Shaughnessy made it (sort of) official today, jumping into the Ohio secretary of state’s race. O’Shaughnessy, who has… [Read More]

Jeff Gordon Wants Race Track at Cooper Stadium

88 Walker / January 29, 2010 7:15 am

From The Dispatch: NASCAR star Jeff Gordon interested in track proposed at Cooper Stadium Thursday, January 28, 2010 By Mark Ferenchik NASCAR star Jeff Gordon wants to be involved in the proposed race track at Cooper Stadium and is interested… [Read More]

Battelle Hall Reborn as Battelle Grand

10 Walker / January 17, 2010 1:30 pm

From The Dispatch: Renovated, expanded Battelle Grand is ready to host gatherings amid upscale surroundings in the largest ballroom in the state Sunday, January 17, 2010 By Marla Matzer Rose Before there was a Nationwide Arena or a Value City… [Read More]

Ohio Schools Ranked 5th Best in Nation

3 / January 15, 2010 9:00 am

From The Dispatch: Ohio’s schools climb to 5th best in nation By Catherine Candisky Here’s something you haven’t heard before. Ohio’s public-school system is ranked fifth best in the nation. That’s right. We are No. 5. Ohio earned its highest… [Read More]

A New Push for Public Art Funding in 2010

A New Push for Public Art Funding in 2010

25 Walker / January 2, 2010 3:00 pm

An article in today’s Dispatch provides new details about Mayor Coleman’s push to revive the Columbus Art Commission that would oversee a new public art program. The program could end up mirroring what other cities throughout the country utilize, where… [Read More]

New Boutique Hotel to be Built Downtown

New Boutique Hotel to be Built Downtown

20 Walker / December 10, 2009 2:15 pm

From The Dispatch: Tax credit to transform historic buildings into Downtown hotel Thursday,  December 10, 2009 By Alan Johnson The Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit will pay for rehabilitation of the Hayden Building. The building will be converted into an… [Read More]