Juergens Bakery Is Closed. A New German Restaurant Will Take Its Place

When signs went up last week that Juergens Bakery was "closed for remodel", the neighborhood was pretty surprised. Prior to its closure, Juergens had been a German Village institution for more than 50 years. The bakery had been visited by many famous faces, including Burt Reynolds, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and many politicians. The new restaurant, which has…

ByChelsea WileyJanuary 31, 20180Comments

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14 Items For Sale On Etsy That Every Ohioan Needs

Looking for a perfect gift for that special Ohioan in your life? Or maybe you're just looking to represent your home state. Either way, Etsy has got what you're looking for. I love perusing Etsy. I'm constantly amazed by the amount of talent I see in various Etsy shops and the creativity that comes from…

ByChelsea WileyJanuary 31, 20180Comments

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A New Candy Emporium Is Opening At Easton This Week And It’s So Extra

Are you always looking for ways to satisfy that never-ending sweet tooth? via GIPHY On Friday, February 2, It'Sugar will open their doors at Easton Town Center. The new shop is located in Easton Station Building on the first level. According to Easton, It'Sugar is "a trendy sweets shop where you'll experience an unpredictable sense…

ByChelsea WileyJanuary 29, 20180Comments

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Let Your Thrifty Flag Fly: The Goodwill Outlet Store Is Now Open

Are you a hardcore thrifter? I'm talking waiting in lines, fighting over bins of items, and buying literal pounds of merchandise at a time. If so, then you're in luck. Goodwill Columbus has opened a new outlet store on the city's east side. So what is a thrift outlet? Basically, all of the unsold items…

ByChelsea WileyJanuary 19, 20180Comments

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Here’s What Columbus Offered Amazon In Incentives For HQ2

Columbus has made the first cut for Amazon's HQ2, so it's probably time to start taking this seriously. The Columbus bid should still be viewed as a long shot, but making the top 20 of 238 bids is impressive, especially when considering what cities have been offering. So what did Columbus offer? Luckily for us, the…

ByJames ArneyJanuary 18, 20180Comments

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Falling Meteor Lights Up The Skies Over Northern Ohio

The night sky across Michigan and parts of Northern Ohio was lit up last night by a meteor. The American Meteor Society has said that this was a slow moving fireball, passing through earth's atmosphere at 28,000 miles per hour. via American Meteor Society The brightness of the fire ball and the speed…

ByChelsea WileyJanuary 17, 20180Comments

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The Acorn Bookshop Will Close Its Doors After 25 Years

After 25 years of business, The Acorn Bookshop in Grandview will close its doors. The shop sold used books, ranging from hard-to-find antiques to paperback novels perfect for vacation. After decades of competing against big chain stores and online sellers, the owners of Acorn have decided to close up shop. “It is a very sad time…

ByChelsea WileyJanuary 15, 20180Comments

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The Blowout Bar Will Open A New Short North Location

Say goodbye to flat hair, Short Northers. The Blowout Bar is coming your way. If you don't know what The Blowout Bar is, then I can honestly say that you're missing out. This hair salon includes all of the best things about getting your hair done, a gentle and relaxing shampoo, a nice, warm blow-out,…

ByChelsea WileyJanuary 15, 20180Comments

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Columbus City Council Isn’t A Democratic Body And It Needs To Be Discussed

Really stop and think for a minute about how Columbus residents don't get a legitimate opportunity to elect city council members. The audacity of how our city council sausage gets made is breathtaking. Zach Klein stepped down as City Council president after winning election to be Columbus City Attorney and so Council has appointed realtor…

ByJames ArneyJanuary 12, 20180Comments

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Inner City Expansion And A Lack Of Fresh Food Alternatives Have Left The City Riddled With Areas Of Famine

As Columbus grows and develops, so too does it's widening "food deserts". I still remember hearing the term for the first time. I swirled it around my mouth a bit, tasted it. It seemed a pretty appropriate expression."Food desert". It's defined as "an urban area in which it is difficult to buy affordable or good-quality…

ByZoey MillerJanuary 11, 20180Comments