Lion's Paw CookiesThat’s not it.Lion’s Cub CookiesNope.Lion Cub's CookiesTHAT'S IT! That’s the ticket. Singular lion,…
From its first food truck in 2009, Ray Ray's has expanded to five locations…
The wait is over. Budd Dairy Food Hall officially opens its doors at 4…
The 2021 CCAD Fashion Show is next month, and the student designers taking the runway —…
Black Radish Creamery has recently opened two new stores, a new farm store near…
West side market La Plaza Tapatia celebrates the soft opening of its brand new…
It's fair to say that the current exhibition at the Wexner Center for the…
One of our city’s oldest cultural institutions, the Columbus Museum of Art enters its…
A plan to transform the former Kroger Bakery site into a 448-unit residential development…
A new plan for an empty lot across from the Topiary Park Downtown could…
TRIAD Architects has submitted plans to build a new two-story office building in Franklinton.…
By Susan TebbenA Hamilton County judge has blocked an Ohio law regulating disposal of surgical…
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Just one week after Councilmember Priscilla Tyson announced her upcoming departure from Columbus City…
“An enormous thank you,” says Russell and Filippo Lepley-Pelacchi, choreographers and owners of Flux…
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Columbus travelers will be able to fly nonstop from John Glenn International Airport to…New Linear Park and Trail Planned for East Side
January 27, 2021 1:52 pm
Brent Warren
Columbus Recreation and Parks is moving ahead with plans to convert a long-abandoned rail corridor into a linear park and trail. To be called the Eastmoor Green Line, the trail will run along Whitehall’s western edge, starting at East Broad Street and extending three miles to the south, where it will dead-end at I-70. Brad […]
The Top 10 Columbus Parks of 2020
January 19, 2021 7:47 pm
Best of CU
While 2020 was mostly a year of social distancing and sheltering in place, it didn’t stop anyone from safely visiting outdoor greenspaces like city parks, metro parks and hiking trails. So one positive thing that we got to survey our readers and editors about was the annual list of best parks in Columbus and Central […]
Around Ohio: Resources for Planning Summer Trips
June 5, 2020 10:43 am
Randi Walle
As summer is now here, many people are wondering how and when they can safely enjoy a summer vacation. Destinations around Ohio are now starting to re-open and offer outdoor activities, dining options, and overnight stays. Below is a list of resources for state parks, metro parks, liveries, campgrounds, and communities across Ohio with information […]
Columbus Needs 10,000 Acres of Public Parks to Catch Up
May 22, 2020 3:43 pm
Walker Evans
The Trust for Public Land released their annual ParkScore rankings several days ago, and Columbus landed in 49th place on the list. The ranking system weighs four main factors: park access, total acreage, investment in parks, and park amenities. The investment category is where Columbus scored best. The city received a 73 out of 100 […]
2020 Winter Hike: Scioto Audubon
January 18, 2020 3:00 pm
Anne Evans
Join us for a 1- or 2-mile hike through the park. Leashed pets are welcome at this hike. Food and hot drinks served after the hike. Hike to a greener place – Here’s how you can help: – Bring a reusable mug or bowl – Buy a bowl from Friends of Metro Parks – Car […]
The Top 10 Parks in Columbus, Ohio
December 26, 2019 10:00 am Best of CU
There are many green spaces throughout Central Ohio — from city parks to sports facilities to natural waterways to metro parks — and everyone has a favorite place to go. In 2020 we’ll even learn more about how some of these spaces will become better connected through the Rapid 5 Project. For now though, we’ve asked […]
Rapid 5 Project Aims to Connect All Central Ohio Waterways
December 14, 2019 11:30 am Walker Evans
A new large-scale project will be formally announced in 2020 with the goal of connecting all of Central Ohio’s major waterways and trails together into a cohesive system for residents and visitors. The “Rapid5” program is being spearheaded by local leadership at the Urban Land Institute of Columbus, MetroParks, MORPC, Franklin County and others. The […]
