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Hilliard ID’s Potential Sites for a Passenger Rail Station
The City of Hilliard has two sites picked out that could work as potential passenger rail stations, according to a new report released yesterday. The suburb hired a consultant to complete a feasibility study, specifically looking at where a stop could be placed...
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Mega Weekend – Earth Day, 420, Records, some BIG anniversaries & More for Your Weekend
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11th Annual Urban Living Tour Returns on Sunday, May 5th
Looking for a new place to live? Want to see what living in the city could be like? The Urban Living Tour is a self-guided open house of apartments, condos, and homes in the Columbus area. You'll see an assortment of new builds, remodels, apartment communities, parks, and all the amenities that go with city living!
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Andyman’s Tree House Celebration Taking Place at Little Rock in May
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French Bistro Slated for Prominent Downtown Corner
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Updated: Madison County Solar Farm Would Be One of the Largest in U.S.
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Commission to Weigh in on New Grant Hospital Building
Plans for the second phase of the $400 million Grant Medical Center expansion will be heard by the Downtown Commission next...
More Pedestrian-Only Events Planned for Columbus Streets in 2024
Last December, High Street in the Short North was...
Plain City’s Planned Public Square Project Marries Past and Present
Back in the 1880s, the Plain City community wanted a village public square. Little did they know that more than 140 years later, a future generation would have the same idea.
Land Trust Celebrates Completion of 100th Home
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Interview: City Leaders Ginther, Hardin & Dorans Weigh in on Zoning Updates
Columbus residents got their first look at the proposed...
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The “Zone In Gallery” Opens for Business Next Week
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Zoning Updates Heading to City Council on Monday
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Seven-Story Weinland Park Project Gets Visual Overhaul
A proposed development that was just unveiled last week...
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Citywide Bike Plan, Vision for Downtown Streets Both Starting to Take Shape
The City of Columbus held a series of open...
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Seven-Story Development Proposed for Key Intersection
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Development Still Planned for Former Greyhound Site, Hearing Scheduled for Current One
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R&B artist N’shai Iman Finds Herself with New Single “DL”
N’shai Iman is in a healthy, loving relationship. After we meet at Getaway Brewing, the R&B singer plans to go to Pins Mechanical Co with her boyfriend and some friends later that night. But with...
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OSU Celebrates New Theatre, Film, and Media Arts Building
A year after The Ohio State University founded its Department of Theatre in 1971, it moved into its home in Drake Union along the Olentangy River. The union - which featured two theaters, the Roy...
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Mega Weekend – Tulips, HUMP, Hoster Taproom Opens & More for Your Weekend
Welcome to the weekend!Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming Urban Living Tour!You'll really enjoy seeing some of the office building conversions on the tour!Enjoy your weekend.Fun Things to DoEnjoy menacing indie horror film...
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Restaurant Review: Wario’s – The Mark of Sandwich Excellence
There’s a solid argument to be made for this claim: Wario’s ushered in the Age of Sandwiches in Columbus. Considering that...
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Restaurant Review: Perennial Favorite Emmett’s Cafe
Emmett’s Cafe is something of a perennial foodie hotspot. It zoomed to the top of the popularity polls back when it...
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Restaurant Review: Scratch-Made Focaccia Star of the Show at Piazza Pelino
The Pelino name in Columbus is synonymous with quality...
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The Thurman Cafe: Truly the Tastiest Burgers in Columbus?
The Thurman Cafe is a Columbus staple. It’s hard...
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Restaurant Review: Winning Wings from bb.q Chicken
CM Chicken shines bright like a beacon in Columbus. No...
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Restaurant Review: Good Bites from Cobra
Of all the snakes, cobras are the absolute creepiest. It’s...
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Restaurant Review: Frenchi’s Mammoth Sandwiches Find a Home in Old North
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The Confluence Cast: A City of Doers
As Columbusites, we examine the evolution and identity of the city from a singular point of view. That’s not a bad thing, but an outsider’s perspective is always helpful. Today, we hear from Mark Snyder, a former Columbus resident whose journey through writing and theater has woven a rich tapestry of experiences both in and out of Ohio’s capital city. Mark reflects on the essence of Columbus — the kindness, scrappiness, and the collaborative spirit that defines its culture. He shares his journey of rediscovery in a city that continues to evolve and challenge its own identity.
The Confluence Cast: COTA Bus Transfer
The city’s transit system is going through a transformation. At least that’s the intention. On the occasion of an impending transfer of power and a sales tax issue on the ballot this fall to bulk up services, Columbus Underground reporter Brent Warren sat down with both the outgoing and incoming CEOs of the Central Ohio Transit Authority (or COTA) to discuss the shift in leadership, the transportation projects set to be on the ballot this fall, and what’s next for the former Greyhound station in Downtown.
The Confluence Cast: Downtown with Michael Brown
We're exploring the evolution of downtown with Michael Brown, who has been a cornerstone in the city's development planning and worked both in and outside city government to cheer on its growth. Columbus Underground editor Walker Evans and Mike delve into the city's challenges and triumphs, the synergy between projects, the balance between iconic and neighborhood-level public art investments, and the concerted efforts to address systemic issues like homelessness and affordable housing. Through anecdotes and insights, they highlight Columbus's young, creative energy and the dynamic urban policies that continue to drive its growth.
The Confluence Cast: Grave Matters – Unearthing the North Graveyard
There is often a complex interplay between preservation and progress. A year into his exploration, Columbus Underground reporter Jesse Bethea continues to sift through the story of how the removal of remains from what was once the North Market parking lot unfolded. From the contentious removal of centuries-old graves to the forensic analysis of unearthed remains, today’s episode navigates the ethical, legal, and emotional complexities surrounding the issue. In the quest to honor the past while embracing the future, we examine what lies beneath the surface of urban development and confront the ghosts of history that still shape our city today.
The Confluence Cast: Tacos by the Truck
The capital city’s food scene is often heralded. However, its taco truck scene has been often overlooked. Elwood Ellis, a freelance writer for Columbus Underground and self-proclaimed Taco Connoisseur, is trying to change that.
The Confluence Cast: This Title Was Not Generated by AI
This podcast was not generated by AI. But it may have been influenced by it. As all industries consider how to use artificial intelligence in their work, Walker Evans, Susan Post, and I discuss how it relates to journalism, disclosure, and transparency. We cover Columbus Underground’s updated policy on the matter, how content generation should and should not be used in a newsroom, what AI thinks about the Columbus food scene, and engage in a lively debate on the ethical challenges of how this new tool will affect our lives.
The Confluence Cast: Columbus’ Youngest Elected Official, Brandon Simmons
Big cities have big city problems. Columbus’s newest school board member argues that the inequity of our schools shows that we certainly are a big city.
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