“What art scene.” The stranger next to me scoffed, his face reflecting a bright orange glow from the fire as he exhaled a train of smoke from his cigarette. The November chill nipped at me from around the limits of the fire’s warmth. My face and chest were completely and pleasantly toasty but my feet…

I think we can all agree, the Columbus skyline is something we all love. It doesn't matter if you're staring across the Scioto or coming around I-670, there are beautiful views of our city from every angle. With iconic buildings like the LeVeque Tower, a glimpse of our skyline offers an instant feeling of being…

Looking for a way to make your holiday season extra special? The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear- well that and volunteering. Giving back to others can make your holiday season even more delightful. Whether you're looking to donate your money, items, or your time, there are…

Hot Chicken Takeover Founder Joe DeLoss with Mayor Andrew Ginther. The man is a marketing genius. Joe Deloss started as an investment banking analyst, and now owns one of the most successful local restaurants in central Ohio. It's not hard to envision the best selling business book that he'll write in the future, running down the…

Thrillist.com, a website that does these sorts of lists and rankings (sample: Every State, Ranked by How Miserable Its Summers Are - We're #26!), has created a list of most obnoxiously rich suburbs of the top 35 cities in America. Columbus has fierce competition in this category (Upper Arlington, Dublin, Powell, Grandview, Bexley ... hmm),…

Because playing hipster safari in Columbus is a lot like looking for bad tattoos at a Juggalo Gathering. If there’s one thing Columbus has more than plenty of it’s square framed, flannel and leather jacket, over-sized cardigan wearing, hipsters. So much so that we were even ranked as one of the hottest up and coming…

What happens when you take a tree mural in Clintonville and cover it up with graffiti style street art? Apparently, outrage. After months of people complaining about the graffiti art at the corner of Hudson and Indianola, it has been announced that the mural will be repainted. Although some residents are pleased to see it go,…

If you're looking for a new pet and companion, you should definitely adopt from one of these awesome shelters and rescues. With autumn creeping up on us (all be it way too slowly), it's only a matter of time before those temperatures drop and we all start craving something warm and cuddly to snuggle up…

Brad Hoehne, a man from Clintonville, created a map of his neighborhood and it's downright hilarious. If you're from Clintonville, you've got to see it. It might drop a few truth bombs, but I think it's pretty darn accurate. Full disclosure, the map does contain a bit of adult language. "The Authoritative Clintonville" by Brad Hoehne from…

COTA offers free wifi for all their passengers and some pretty primo people watching. Did you know that COTA now offers free wifi to all of their passengers? Starting earlier this month wifi was installed in each of their buses, all customers have to do is hop on and connect. Sounds convenient right? But how…