Festivals feature dancers, old-time baseball, yummy food

Traditionally, Labor Day weekend is jampacked with some of the most popular and interesting events of the season.

Although they’ve been around awhile — one event is in its 122nd year — several festivals have added fresh twists to the traditional offerings, ranging from new menu items to quirky events and innovative ways to tap into the competitive spirit.

Festival Information Here 

Festivals feature dancers, old-time baseball, yummy food

Traditionally, Labor Day weekend is jampacked with some of the most popular and interesting events of the season.

Although they’ve been around awhile — one event is in its 122nd year — several festivals have added fresh twists to the traditional offerings, ranging from new menu items to quirky events and innovative ways to tap into the competitive spirit.

Festival Information Here 

Be My Neighbor: 5XNW Edition

Tucked between Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington, is a slice of Columbus called Fifth by Northwest. We lovingly call it 5xNW. You may never have heard of us – most people assume our neighborhood is part of Grandview. The truth is much of what you love about Grandview is technically in Fifth by Northwest (The Clay Café, Trattoria Roma, Rotolo’s, King Avenue 5, Bono Pizza, theChocolate Café, Woodlands Tavern, Grow Yoga, Fresco Furnishings just to name a few). 


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Be My Neighbor: 5XNW Edition

Tucked between Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington, is a slice of Columbus called Fifth by Northwest. We lovingly call it 5xNW. You may never have heard of us – most people assume our neighborhood is part of Grandview. The truth is much of what you love about Grandview is technically in Fifth by Northwest (The Clay Café, Trattoria Roma, Rotolo’s, King Avenue 5, Bono Pizza, theChocolate Café, Woodlands Tavern, Grow Yoga, Fresco Furnishings just to name a few). 


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Spirit of Columbus Stories & Photos

The Columbus Foundation is working to capture The Spirit of Columbus through images that showcase the determination, dedication, and commitment of people in our smart + open community. 

Spirit of Columbus is Here

Spirit of Columbus Stories & Photos

The Columbus Foundation is working to capture The Spirit of Columbus through images that showcase the determination, dedication, and commitment of people in our smart + open community. 

Spirit of Columbus is Here

Housing Trends: Sprawl or Not ?

Let’s not pronounce sprawl dead just yet.  Compared at least to the last five years, things might even get a little worse before they get better.  But the resurgence in strong- and (in some cases) mid-market city living is real, and downtown living, working, and shopping displaces what would otherwise be sprawl.

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Housing Trends: Sprawl or Not ?

Let’s not pronounce sprawl dead just yet.  Compared at least to the last five years, things might even get a little worse before they get better.  But the resurgence in strong- and (in some cases) mid-market city living is real, and downtown living, working, and shopping displaces what would otherwise be sprawl.

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EXTRA ! Columbus Ranked as a Top Affordable Housing Market for Millennials

Franklin County was recently rated by RealtyTrac as the 7th most affordable region in the United States for Millennials who want to purchase a home, with an average percentage of median income spent on housing pegged at a mere 15.26%. Columbus was bested on the list only by Augusta GA, Fayetteville NC, Atlanta, Jacksonville FL, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Little Rock.

 But if the idea of home ownership doesn’t appeal to you, and you’d rather continue to rent, well, you’re still in luck.

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EXTRA ! Columbus Ranked as a Top Affordable Housing Market for Millennials

Franklin County was recently rated by RealtyTrac as the 7th most affordable region in the United States for Millennials who want to purchase a home, with an average percentage of median income spent on housing pegged at a mere 15.26%. Columbus was bested on the list only by Augusta GA, Fayetteville NC, Atlanta, Jacksonville FL, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Little Rock.

 But if the idea of home ownership doesn’t appeal to you, and you’d rather continue to rent, well, you’re still in luck.

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Downtown - Untapped Retail Market

If there is one word to describe the retail market downtown, it’s untapped. With $350 million in annual retail spending potential, “We’re the largest untapped retail market in the region,” says Marc Conte, deputy director of research, planning and facilities at Capital Crossroads SID.Untapped Retail Market Downtown - Story Here

Downtown - Untapped Retail Market

If there is one word to describe the retail market downtown, it’s untapped. With $350 million in annual retail spending potential, “We’re the largest untapped retail market in the region,” says Marc Conte, deputy director of research, planning and facilities at Capital Crossroads SID.Untapped Retail Market Downtown - Story Here

Stories behind place names of Franklin County

Today, we delve into the history behind the names that grace some of the sights and signs in Franklin County.

Where did this name come from ? 

Stories behind place names of Franklin County

Today, we delve into the history behind the names that grace some of the sights and signs in Franklin County.

Where did this name come from ? 

The Mighty Parmigiano Reggiano

Whether you’re preparing a proper cheese board or just putting out a dish of olives and good bread, you have several serving options for Parmigiano Reggiano.

Warning this inspires hungry ! 

The Mighty Parmigiano Reggiano

Whether you’re preparing a proper cheese board or just putting out a dish of olives and good bread, you have several serving options for Parmigiano Reggiano.

Warning this inspires hungry ! 

Columbus: Our hidden treasure.

Columbus is a place that needs to be experienced, to be felt.

 A lot of people who visit end up staying here.

Take that National Media !

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Columbus: Our hidden treasure.

Columbus is a place that needs to be experienced, to be felt.

 A lot of people who visit end up staying here.

Take that National Media !

See Full Story Here !

With few ways to go afoul, birdbaths add splash to yard

If you tend a garden, you have no doubt noticed that it attracts birds.

Every garden — big or small, flowers or vegetables — offers seeds or bugs to eat, along with places to hide or perch.

To make your garden even more inviting, consider adding a birdbath.

You’ll please visitors of both avian and human persuasions.

Birdbaths add to Your Garden

With few ways to go afoul, birdbaths add splash to yard

If you tend a garden, you have no doubt noticed that it attracts birds.

Every garden — big or small, flowers or vegetables — offers seeds or bugs to eat, along with places to hide or perch.

To make your garden even more inviting, consider adding a birdbath.

You’ll please visitors of both avian and human persuasions.

Birdbaths add to Your Garden

Alternative Fashion Mob Launching Incubator Space in Franklinton

It’s a locally (and proudly) touted fact that Columbus is a bit of a fashion industry mecca, trailing only behind New York City and Los Angeles in terms of fashion design professionals employed by region in the US.


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Alternative Fashion Mob Launching Incubator Space in Franklinton

It’s a locally (and proudly) touted fact that Columbus is a bit of a fashion industry mecca, trailing only behind New York City and Los Angeles in terms of fashion design professionals employed by region in the US.


Full Story Here ! 

Review: PULL LEFT at the OSU Urban Arts Space

PULL LEFT, the current exhibition on view at The Ohio State University’s Urban Arts Space, proves this point in a most compelling way. The show features works by a emerging contemporary Chinese artists who are beginning to make their mark on the global stage. Perhaps, more importantly it is a show that offers viewers here in the United States the chance to experience the world from a wholly new perspective.

READ MORE HERE 

Review: PULL LEFT at the OSU Urban Arts Space

PULL LEFT, the current exhibition on view at The Ohio State University’s Urban Arts Space, proves this point in a most compelling way. The show features works by a emerging contemporary Chinese artists who are beginning to make their mark on the global stage. Perhaps, more importantly it is a show that offers viewers here in the United States the chance to experience the world from a wholly new perspective.

READ MORE HERE 

Open Streets Columbus: Installment One – Rich Street

Streets used to be gathering places. They used to be places where both adults and kids would congregate. The adults would socialize and the kids would play. Now, playgrounds are built far away from streets and usually protected by some sort of fencing or barrier. Meanwhile, pedestrians have been herded up to signalized intersections in order to cross safely. Our city streets have been designed with one purpose in mind: to move cars.

Open Streets is a free initiative that temporarily closes streets to autos so that people can bike, skateboard, dance, and more. By removing the daily dangers of motor vehicles, people of all ages, abilities, and ethnic backgrounds can use streets to once again connect with one another and engage in fun, physical activities. 

- Read about the whole idea ! 

Open Streets Columbus: Installment One – Rich Street

Streets used to be gathering places. They used to be places where both adults and kids would congregate. The adults would socialize and the kids would play. Now, playgrounds are built far away from streets and usually protected by some sort of fencing or barrier. Meanwhile, pedestrians have been herded up to signalized intersections in order to cross safely. Our city streets have been designed with one purpose in mind: to move cars.

Open Streets is a free initiative that temporarily closes streets to autos so that people can bike, skateboard, dance, and more. By removing the daily dangers of motor vehicles, people of all ages, abilities, and ethnic backgrounds can use streets to once again connect with one another and engage in fun, physical activities. 

- Read about the whole idea ! 

ACRE: Farm-to-Table To-Go Opening this Fall in Clintonville

The farm-to-table movement is alive, well, and delicious. With no shortage of farmers markets and the chefs who support them, Columbus is a town that’s embraced the practice of fresh, local eating.

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ACRE: Farm-to-Table To-Go Opening this Fall in Clintonville

The farm-to-table movement is alive, well, and delicious. With no shortage of farmers markets and the chefs who support them, Columbus is a town that’s embraced the practice of fresh, local eating.

See The Full Story 

Next Steps taken to Continue Evaluation of Columbus-to-Chicago Rail

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) along with the City of Columbus and City of Marysville jointly announced today that they will collectively be continuing with the necessary steps to evaluate the feasibility of the Columbus-to-Chicago high speed passenger rail line that was proposed last summer.

Evaluation of Columbus-to-Chicago Rail moves forward. 

Next Steps taken to Continue Evaluation of Columbus-to-Chicago Rail

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) along with the City of Columbus and City of Marysville jointly announced today that they will collectively be continuing with the necessary steps to evaluate the feasibility of the Columbus-to-Chicago high speed passenger rail line that was proposed last summer.

Evaluation of Columbus-to-Chicago Rail moves forward. 

Public Transit Ridership at Highest Levels in Nearly 60 Years

The renewed interest in public transit ridership is something often discussed on Columbus Underground as a trend for millennials and urban dwellers that continue to relocate to walkable urban neighborhoods where transit systems are easiest to use. Yesterday, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) released new ridership numbers that show that this trend is on the rise all across the US in a very significant way.

A renewed interest in public transit ridership. 

Public Transit Ridership at Highest Levels in Nearly 60 Years

The renewed interest in public transit ridership is something often discussed on Columbus Underground as a trend for millennials and urban dwellers that continue to relocate to walkable urban neighborhoods where transit systems are easiest to use. Yesterday, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) released new ridership numbers that show that this trend is on the rise all across the US in a very significant way.

A renewed interest in public transit ridership. 

Why do my maple leaves have spots?!

Many folks are seeing symptoms of a fungal disease known as tar spot. The disease is caused by several fungi in the genus Rhytisma and infects silver, sugar, red and Norway maple as well as their relative, box elder.

A cosmetic problem that typically does not impact tree health. 

Why do my maple leaves have spots?!

Many folks are seeing symptoms of a fungal disease known as tar spot. The disease is caused by several fungi in the genus Rhytisma and infects silver, sugar, red and Norway maple as well as their relative, box elder.

A cosmetic problem that typically does not impact tree health. 

Soda Time

It all started with cola.

That’s according to John Lynch, the owner (along with his wife Jennifer) of Rambling House Soda Pop on East Hudson Street in the University District. After working in a brewery that also made small-batch soda, he turned his garage into a laboratory and started brewing his own concoctions the same way craft beer is made. The goal was to produce a quality drink with a few ingredients.

More about Rambling House Soda 

Soda Time

It all started with cola.

That’s according to John Lynch, the owner (along with his wife Jennifer) of Rambling House Soda Pop on East Hudson Street in the University District. After working in a brewery that also made small-batch soda, he turned his garage into a laboratory and started brewing his own concoctions the same way craft beer is made. The goal was to produce a quality drink with a few ingredients.

More about Rambling House Soda 

A Kitchen Inspired by a Simple Tomato

If you were a vegetable which one would you be?

Increase your Tomato knowledge here ! 

A Kitchen Inspired by a Simple Tomato

If you were a vegetable which one would you be?

Increase your Tomato knowledge here !