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Travel: Washington DC via Amtrak

Travel: Washington DC via Amtrak

10 Walker / May 10, 2013 8:50 am

A friend once described Washington DC to me as “a place obsessed with power that doesn’t actually produce anything”. He also said in the same breath that every American citizen owes it to themselves to visit the capital of the… [Read More]

Port Columbus Adds Nonstop Flights to Los Angeles

Port Columbus Adds Nonstop Flights to Los Angeles

1 Walker / April 11, 2013 11:15 am

American Airlines announced yesterday a new service expansion plan from their Los Angeles (LAX) hub, which includes a new daily nonstop flight to Port Columbus (CMH). The new service will begin on August 27th, but tickets can be purchased early… [Read More]

Close to Columbus: The Oregon District

Close to Columbus: The Oregon District

1 Walker / November 4, 2012 12:30 pm

Boutique shops, art galleries, historic buildings, coffee roasteries and plenty of bars and restaurants. No, I’m not talking about The Short North… I’m talking about The Oregon District in Dayton, Ohio. The Oregon District is a small 60-acre triangle-shaped neighborhood… [Read More]

Close to Columbus: The 2nd Street Market

Close to Columbus: The 2nd Street Market

1 Walker / November 4, 2012 9:15 am

The PNC 2nd Street Market is a historic railroad building that was reopened as a public farmers market in 2001 in Downtown Dayton. Located just 75 minutes west of Downtown Columbus, this unique farmers market is worthy of a weekend… [Read More]

Columbus Airport to Receive $80 Million Renovation and Modernization

Columbus Airport to Receive $80 Million Renovation and Modernization

12 Walker / October 17, 2012 4:45 pm

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors will meet next week to discuss a proposed $80 million terminal renovation and modernization program that will provide a major facelift for Port Columbus. The project includes renovations of the ticket lobby,… [Read More]

Paul Astleford to Retire as CEO of Experience Columbus

Paul Astleford to Retire as CEO of Experience Columbus

2 Walker / August 28, 2012 8:30 pm

Paul Astleford, president and CEO of Experience Columbus announced his retirement earlier today, which will take effect on December 31, 2012. Astleford has served as the leader of  the Columbus convention and visitors bureau for the past 13 years. “Columbus… [Read More]

Travel: 5 Must Do’s in Myrtle Beach

Travel: 5 Must Do’s in Myrtle Beach

5 Halie Williams / August 9, 2012 8:30 am

As I sit inside Rickenbacker Airport and wait for the flight that has already been delayed ten hours, I can’t help but be slightly irritated that I’ve lost almost an entire day on the beach. At this moment, my only… [Read More]

Show Review: Foxy Shazam at The Bunbury Music Festival

Show Review: Foxy Shazam at The Bunbury Music Festival

0 Briana Henry / July 14, 2012 11:25 am

A few hours before bringing Cincinnati to their knees, I had the opportunity to speak with two members of Foxy Shazam, drummer Aaron McVeigh and vocalist/trumpeter Alex Nauth. Both seemed exhausted and cited non-stop touring as the culprit. This will… [Read More]

Take a Weekend to Explore Cincinnati’s Ongoing Urban Transformation

Take a Weekend to Explore Cincinnati’s Ongoing Urban Transformation

0 Randy Simes / May 16, 2012 1:00 pm

Cincinnati is perhaps most well known for its hills, German heritage, river, and diverse collection of architecture. Now, however, the city is becoming more and more known for one of the most dramatic urban transformations currently taking place in America…. [Read More]

Close to Columbus: Hocking Hills Getaway

Close to Columbus: Hocking Hills Getaway

3 Halie Williams / May 5, 2012 3:30 pm

After telling myself numerous times that I needed a vacation from the stress of school and work, I recently got what I asked for. Last week I had the pleasure of attending a press trip for travel writers to Hocking… [Read More]

Day Three on the Road to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Day Three on the Road to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

0 Briana Henry / April 20, 2012 1:20 pm

We skipped breakfast this day (click here for day 1 and day 2 of my trip) because we knew of the damage that would ensue during our lunch at Melt. Our rock crew made our first stop and the organized… [Read More]

Day Two on the Road to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Day Two on the Road to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

1 Briana Henry / April 19, 2012 11:30 am

The second day of our press tour (click here to jump back to day one) included the obligatory everything-in-excess theme of any rock and roll tour, but instead of drugs and loose women, we engaged in food and booze. Well,… [Read More]

Day One on the Road to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Day One on the Road to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

0 Briana Henry / April 18, 2012 10:00 pm

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of embarking on a rock and roll press tour to the city of Cleveland. While there, I ate too much, I drank too much, and I surprisingly had too much fun in the process…. [Read More]

Greyhound Brings Express Service to Columbus

Greyhound Brings Express Service to Columbus

5 Walker / March 17, 2012 4:00 pm

On Thursday, Greyhound announced that it would be expanding its Greyhound Express Service program to nine new markets, including Columbus. The service is somewhat similar to Megabus, with modern coaches that include wifi, power outlets and leather seats, and a… [Read More]

Close to Columbus: Over-the-Rhine

Close to Columbus: Over-the-Rhine

13 Walker / February 19, 2012 8:00 am

Yesterday was a warm sunny day (for a February in Ohio) and a road trip was in order. I decided that a trip to Cincinnati would be fun, and we set off specifically to vist the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood located near… [Read More]