All People’s Fresh Market Is Now Open, Offering Free Produce To The South End

For most people, when you're struggling to make ends meet buying fresh produce isn't always a top priority. All People's Fresh Market wants to change that. In my neighborhood, on the south end of Columbus, 23% of individuals living here are food insecure. That means that people lack reliable access to affordable, nutritious food. The…

ByChelsea WileyMarch 6, 20180Comments

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There Is An AT-AT For Sale On Columbus Craigslist And It Is Totally Awesome

Calling all Jedis, Wookies, Storm Troopers, and droids: There is a massive AT-AT for sale on Craigslist, and it could be yours. Although the post doesn't indicate a price, it does show off the craftsmanship of this piece. The AT-AT is 20 feet tall and is crafted out of wood, foam, and obviously a deep…

ByChelsea WileyMarch 5, 20180Comments

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Broadway In Columbus Announces Their 2018-2019 Season, Including Hamilton And More

Don't throw away your shot to see Hamilton, Finding Neverland, and more this season. Broadway in Columbus announced last season that Hamilton would be coming to the capital city, but the announcement tonight was for the rest of the season. The program has been getting bigger and bigger each year. There were celebrity visits…

ByChelsea WileyMarch 1, 20180Comments

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Two Columbus Restaurants Earned AAA’s 2018 Four Diamond Award

For yet another year, M at Miranova and The Refectory Restaurant and Bistro have been awarded a Four Diamond Award from AAA. M at Miranova was recognized for the 12th year in a row, while 2018 marks the 23rd year of the award for The Refectory. Although Columbus has gotten used to these two restaurants…

ByChelsea WileyFebruary 21, 20180Comments

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Check Out Artist Kehinde Wiley’s Work For Yourself At Columbus Museum Of Art

If you've been to the Columbus Museum of Art, the work of Kehinde Wiley probably looks familiar to you. At the CMA, you can see "Portrait of Andries Stilte II", a massive work by Wiley hanging in the Walter Wing. via Columbus Museum of Art The celebrated artist has been painting with his iconic and colorful…

ByChelsea WileyFebruary 13, 20180Comments

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Let The Good Times Roll: How To Celebrate Mardi Gras In Columbus

While the big holiday on everyone's minds this week may be Valentine's Day, there's another celebration happening around the country. Tuesday, February 13 is Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is so much more than just one day of craziness. In America, the French brought the celebration of Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, to the region near…

ByChelsea WileyFebruary 12, 20180Comments

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Why Northland Is An Entrepreneurial Hotspot In Columbus

Less than three years after Phuntso Lama opened Momo Ghar, her popular dumpling restaurant is being featured on Guy Fieri’s hit show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. What began as an unproven concept inside the Saraga International Grocery in northeast Columbus has blossomed into a successful business with two locations and national attention. The Saraga International Grocery…

ByChelsea WileyFebruary 7, 20180Comments

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New Showtime Documentary Series Features Columbus’ Fight Against Heroin

A new documentary on Showtime is exploring the heroin epidemic that is gripping our country, state, and city. 'The Trade' tells an important story about heroin, from it's origins in the fields of Mexico, to its eventual destination in communities around the country. Featured prominently in the series is Columbus, and lengths law enforcement are…

ByChelsea WileyFebruary 6, 20180Comments

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House Hunters Is Helping A Couple Find Their Perfect Party House In Columbus

Calling all HGTV addicts. You may see some familiar sites tonight during House Hunters. The latest episode will feature a couple searching for their perfect home here in Columbus. via GIPHY The episode, entitled "Family Seeks Perfect Party Home" will air tonight at 10 p.m. on HGTV. The description for the episode reads, "A relocated…

ByChelsea WileyFebruary 2, 20180Comments

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Here’s What Is Being Done To Fight The Opioid Crisis In Ohio

America is in the grips of a deadly epidemic and Ohio is at the epicenter. The growing opioid crisis has deeply affected the Buckeye state, where opioids have claimed more lives per capita than anywhere else in the country. On August 10th, 2017, President Trump declared the opioid epidemic a national emergency. But since that…

ByChelsea WileyJanuary 31, 20180Comments