Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One” Set In Columbus

Columbus is central to Steven Spielberg's latest blockbuster, Ready Player One. via Facebook Based on the 2011 novel by Ernest Cline, this sci-fi flick is set in Columbus in 2045. In the fictional world created by Cline, the city is eventually home to the main character, Wade Watts (played by Tye Sheridan). It also hosts the…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 24, 20170Comments

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Columbus Zoo Welcomes An Adorable Kitten And Precious Pup

Columbus just got a whole lot cuter. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed two new animals, a Pallas kitten and an Asian small-clawed otter pup! Pallas kitten at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium via Facebook The Pallas kitten was born on May 23 to parents Manda and Paval. Among Pallas cats, the kitten's birth was somewhat historic,…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 13, 20170Comments

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Budweiser Is Inviting Locals To Their Columbus Brewery And Yes, There Will Be Horses

If you're a fan of America's beer, you're in luck. Budweiser's Columbus Brewery will be hosting an event for the public next weekend. Budweiser's Columbus Brewery via their website On July 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Budweiser is inviting the local community to get a look behind the scenes at its facility. The…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 5, 20170Comments

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14 Beauty Artists To Follow On Instagram From The 614

Need a little inspiration for a fresh new look? It doesn't matter if you're searching for the perfect balayage, the sharpest claws, or lashes that last for days, these 14 beauty artists will have you red-carpet ready in no time. 1. Jarod at Virtue Salon A post shared by Jarod (@jerrycurlz) on…

ByChelsea WileyJune 30, 20170Comments

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Ezekiel Elliott’s Nude ESPN Cover Is Upsetting Twitter Masculinity

Former Buckeye and current Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott posed nude for the cover of ESPN's Body Issue. But hold your excitement because some people are outraged. You can now add "cover boy" to Zeke's resume. pic.twitter.com/DSS8r0Jzef — ESPN (@espn) June 26, 2017 In the issue, Zeke talks about the physical nature of the sport…

ByChelsea WileyJune 28, 20170Comments

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Millennial Tower Plans Now Include A 3-Story Hotel

When Millenial Tower was first proposed in 2016, it was supposed to be 25 stories. Now, it's going to be 28 stories and 330 feet tall. Renderings via Urban Design LLC The newest version of the tower now includes a three-floor hotel in the mixed-use building. The hotel joins eight floors of apartments, three floors…

ByChelsea WileyJune 28, 20170Comments

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What Caused This Creepy Explosion Of Blue Light An Hour West Of Columbus?

During a storm in Dayton last week, local man Chip Beale captured an amazing and rare phenomenon. The video, which now has more than 200,000 views on Youtube, can be pretty unsettling at first. After a loud bang, you can see an arc of electric blue light dance through the treeline before stopping abruptly. Although some would…

ByChelsea WileyJune 12, 20170Comments

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Coyote Peterson Continues To Live My Dream Life After Appearing On The Youtube Sensation, ‘Hot Ones’

Columbus native Coyote Peterson is literally what I wanted to be when I grew up. This week, he fueled my 25% jealousy and 75% admiration fire by appearing on one of the best shows on Youtube, Hot Ones. For those of you who are unfamiliar, Hot Ones is a show on the First We Feast…

ByChelsea WileyJune 8, 20170Comments

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A Burger From This Whitehall Restaurant Will Change Your Life, Especially If You Get The Spicy Sauce

There are some days when you just need a burger and some fries. You all know what I'm talking about. The first day back after a long weekend, when you can still taste summer on your tongue. So when the opportunity came up to go check out Flavor 91 in Whitehall, I jumped on it. Since…

ByChelsea WileyMay 30, 20170Comments

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Move Over, Indy! Columbus Is Now The 2nd Biggest City In The Midwest

Columbus has surpassed Indianapolis (in every way) and is, officially, the 2nd largest city in the Midwest. Falling in line behind Chicago, Columbus is the largest city in Ohio, with a population larger than Cleveland and Cincinnati combined. Columbus, with its 860,090 residents, ranks 14th in the nation. According to the census, the 15…

ByChelsea WileyMay 30, 20170Comments