Archives for "Whitehall"

A suburb of southeast Columbus, Whitehall was incorporated in 1947− the same year, Town & Country, the nation’s first regional shopping center, opened there. After World War II, the demand for housing by returning veterans gave rise to residential construction that still appeals to young families.

Whitehall Neighborhood Investment Celebrated

Whitehall Neighborhood Investment Celebrated

0 Walker / February 4, 2013 2:25 pm

Local civic leaders gathered in Whitehall today to celebrate the ripple effect of over $2.1 million in federal neighborhood stabilization and community development funds in the City of Whitehall. Since 2009, Franklin County has directed funding through the federal Neighborhood… [Read More]

At Home: In Whitehall

At Home: In Whitehall

20 Anne / October 18, 2009 12:18 pm

Dustin and Afton Holfinger had been searching the Near East and East Side of Columbus for nearly a year for their new home. Then they decided to expand their search to Whitehall. It was a neighborhood that they really hadn’t… [Read More]

Baja Sol Launches Baja Joe’s Concept in Columbus

Baja Sol Launches Baja Joe’s Concept in Columbus

20 Walker / September 1, 2009 11:00 am

Last summer, Baja Sol set up shop in Columbus with three locations, two of which took over former Don Pablo’s restaurant spaces. On September 7th, the Minneapolis-based company will use Columbus as the launching ground of a new concept restaurant… [Read More]

Whitehall looking for new ways to make a comeback

Whitehall looking for new ways to make a comeback

15 Walker / May 16, 2009 5:25 pm

From The Dispatch: Whitehall just wants a little respect back By Elizabeth Gibson Whitehall city officials have tried before to recapture a glimmer of a bygone era, including launching a marketing campaign that never completely took off for the city’s… [Read More]

Review: Robin’s Italian Cafe

Review: Robin’s Italian Cafe

3 columbusfoodie / November 17, 2008 11:12 pm

I think we stumbled upon Robin’s Italian Cafe by accident a few years ago. It was right after Robin had taken over Butch’s, a restaurant she had worked at since she was a teenager. We were enchanted immediately. You won’t… [Read More]

City of Columbus To Study Developing Airport Area

City of Columbus To Study Developing Airport Area

24 Walker / October 31, 2008 9:44 am

NBC4i.com wrote City To Study Developing Airport Area Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 By Denise Yost The City of Columbus will receive $50,000 to study the development of an airport development corporation, according to the city’s Development Department. The money will… [Read More]

Suburbs brace for impact during financial crunch

Suburbs brace for impact during financial crunch

81 Walker / July 16, 2008 11:28 am

The Dispatch wrote Suburbs brace for impact Wednesday, July 16, 2008 BY MARTIN ROZENMAN, DEAN NARCISO, JIM WOODS AND ALAYNA DEMARTINI When Columbus starts talking about a financial emergency, suburban officials cast nervous glances over their shoulders. “Everybody gets concerned… [Read More]

Columbus, 8 suburbs to sign no-poaching pledge

Columbus, 8 suburbs to sign no-poaching pledge

9 Walker / February 7, 2007 11:36 am

Deal aims to end tug of war on jobs Columbus, 8 suburbs to sign no-poaching pledge Tuesday, February 06, 2007 Robert Vitale THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Columbus and up to eight of its suburbs are about to take the first step… [Read More]

Large shopping complex across from Whitehall Wal-Mart

Large shopping complex across from Whitehall Wal-Mart

7 / December 30, 2006 3:04 pm

Anyone know what’s going into the large, new shopping complex across from the new Whitehall Wal-Mart and Sonic Drive-In

Sonic in Whitehall

Sonic in Whitehall

28 The Hegemo / December 29, 2006 5:30 pm

Looks like it should be open soon. Kinda silly getting excited over a chain fast food place like this, but I love me some grape creamslushes, and it will be nice to not have to drive to Cincinnati or Nelsonville… [Read More]