The Best Places To Watch The Solar Eclipse In Columbus

It's not every day that exciting, celestial events are viewable from Columbus, Ohio. But on August 21st, that's all going to change. If you've been planning for the eclipse for months, you're probably headed out of town. But if you're staying in the capital city, have no fear. There are plenty of places you can…

ByChelsea WileyAugust 16, 20170Comments

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Amazon Opening Instant Pickup Store In Columbus

We've all had those days. The kind where you just want something, right then, right there, no delays. I call them Veruca Salt days. via GIPHY Amazon is promising to give Columbusites what they want when they want it. Amazon will be opening Instant Pickup locations in Los Angeles, CA, Berkeley, CA, Atlanta,…

ByChelsea WileyAugust 15, 20170Comments

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Ohio Has A Monument Honoring Robert E. Lee, The Only Such Monument North Of The Ohio River

The state of Ohio, a proud Union state, a northern state, is home to four Confederate monuments: Camp Chase, Columbus A monument here in Columbus at Camp Chase marks the site where 2,260 Confederate soldiers are buried. William C. Quantrill's Grave, Dover Via DoverOhio.com Confederate Capt. William C. Quantrill's grave is marked with a memorial in Dover in…

ByJames ArneyAugust 14, 20170Comments

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These Are The Hate Groups Operating In Central Ohio

With the weekend's events in Charlottesville, it feels important to note the organized hate that exists in the world. Recently, a white supremacist group dropped literature in Clintonville, further confirming that there's no benefit in ignoring or assuming this hatred hasn't spread everywhere. The Southern Poverty Law Center publishes a Hate Map, noting which organizations are…

ByJames ArneyAugust 14, 20170Comments

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Facebook To Open Massive Data Center In New Albany

According to The Columbus Dispatch, social media giant Facebook will be opening a new data center in New Albany. via Facebook At the end of last month, a company called Sidecat was approved for state tax incentives that total $37.1 million dollars. The Dispatch is reporting that their sources have informed that Facebook will be the…

ByChelsea WileyAugust 11, 20170Comments

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These Are Ohio’s Best Hospitals, As Ranked By US News

According to US News, Ohio has some amazing hospitals. US News analyzed data from roughly 5,000 hospitals and medical centers, as well as survey responses from over 30,000 physicians. After analyzing all of this information, US News ranked hospitals around the country in 16 adult specialties. Additionally, US News took into account survival rates, specialized…

ByChelsea WileyAugust 9, 20170Comments

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The Old Santa Maria Is Sitting In Pieces In A Field Off Of US-23

As you get older, there are defining moments in your life. Moments when you realize that your childhood is truly gone. Currently, that moment is sitting in a field off of US 23. The Santa Maria was a Columbus icon throughout my childhood. It sat, docked on the Scioto River, serving as everyone's favorite field…

ByChelsea WileyAugust 9, 20170Comments

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The Greatest, Most Interesting Moments In Ohio State Fair History

Ohio has held a state fair for more than 160 years now, so it's steeped in history and nostalgia. Cincinnati hosted the first fair in 1850. The state's Board of Agriculture wanted to have it the year before but had to cancel their plans due to a cholera epidemic. The fair's location hopped around until…

ByNora JaaraAugust 8, 20170Comments

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Morgan Spurlock Pranks All Of Columbus In New Fast Food Documentary

In his new documentary set in Columbus, Morgan Spurlock once again calls out the fast food industry while pranking trusting consumers. Morgan Spurlock, famous for the documentary "Super Size Me", will be releasing a new film in September that takes place entirely in our own Columbus, Ohio. Titled "Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken", the…

ByZoey MillerAugust 8, 20170Comments

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KDB Easton Is Closing

Say goodbye to ski-ball, impossible claw games, and slightly overpriced (but still enjoyable) pitchers of beer. KDB at Easton is closing. via GIPHY The news of the closure has been circling on social media since August 3, with many stating that today would be the last day for the KDB at Easton. @kdbeaston heard you…

ByChelsea WileyAugust 5, 20170Comments