LEGO display of Columbus includes quirky buildings

When building a replica of Columbus using LEGO bricks, everyone expects to see the Ohio Statehouse and familiar skyscrapers. 

But look closely at the massive Central Ohio LEGO Train Club’s display at the Columbus Museum of Art, and you'll see some surprises. 

Among the hundreds of buildings and thousands of detailed pieces, who would expect the E.T. Paul tire company building on Parsons Avenue? Or the Beer Barn on N. Fourth Street?

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LEGO display of Columbus includes quirky buildings

When building a replica of Columbus using LEGO bricks, everyone expects to see the Ohio Statehouse and familiar skyscrapers. 

But look closely at the massive Central Ohio LEGO Train Club’s display at the Columbus Museum of Art, and you'll see some surprises. 

Among the hundreds of buildings and thousands of detailed pieces, who would expect the E.T. Paul tire company building on Parsons Avenue? Or the Beer Barn on N. Fourth Street?

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‘Friendsgiving’ offers chance for groups to feast and count blessings together

What if you could have a heaping helping of Thanksgiving dinner without a side of family drama?

You can at a Friendsgiving, an informal (usually wine- or whiskey-fueled) gathering popular among 20- and 30-somethings at this time of year.

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‘Friendsgiving’ offers chance for groups to feast and count blessings together

What if you could have a heaping helping of Thanksgiving dinner without a side of family drama?

You can at a Friendsgiving, an informal (usually wine- or whiskey-fueled) gathering popular among 20- and 30-somethings at this time of year.

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Next Level Skate Shop Opening in Clintonville

Mack Schneider has spent a lot of time on skates. First on ice skates as a kid, later as a college athlete on the Ohio State Women’s Club Hockey team, and most recently on roller skates as “The Smacktivist”, a competitor and trainer with the Ohio Roller Girls flat-track roller derby team.

The next step for Schneider begins on November 29th with the grand opening of the Next Level Skate Shop, located at 4410 Indianola Avenue, just south of Morse Road. The decision to open the store was one of pure commitment to the sport.

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Next Level Skate Shop Opening in Clintonville

Mack Schneider has spent a lot of time on skates. First on ice skates as a kid, later as a college athlete on the Ohio State Women’s Club Hockey team, and most recently on roller skates as “The Smacktivist”, a competitor and trainer with the Ohio Roller Girls flat-track roller derby team.

The next step for Schneider begins on November 29th with the grand opening of the Next Level Skate Shop, located at 4410 Indianola Avenue, just south of Morse Road. The decision to open the store was one of pure commitment to the sport.

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Little Eater Opening Inside The North Market

The North Market announced their newest tenant today with the addition of Little Eater, a locally-based healthy food vendor that has been popping up inside local grocers for the past few years. Owner and Chef Cara Mangini is no stranger to the North Market, with her products having already been for sale through the Greener Grocer.

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Little Eater Opening Inside The North Market

The North Market announced their newest tenant today with the addition of Little Eater, a locally-based healthy food vendor that has been popping up inside local grocers for the past few years. Owner and Chef Cara Mangini is no stranger to the North Market, with her products having already been for sale through the Greener Grocer.

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Cycle614 Opens as City’s First Indoor Cycling Studio

If you love riding your bike for exercise, but hate the oncoming winter weather, you’re in luck. Cycle614 opened their doors at 1636 Northwest Blvd (just north of King Avenue)  to offer an indoor biking facility that is open year-round. The facility offers instructor-led classes, lunch-hour sessions and bookings for private events.

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Cycle614 Opens as City’s First Indoor Cycling Studio

If you love riding your bike for exercise, but hate the oncoming winter weather, you’re in luck. Cycle614 opened their doors at 1636 Northwest Blvd (just north of King Avenue)  to offer an indoor biking facility that is open year-round. The facility offers instructor-led classes, lunch-hour sessions and bookings for private events.

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Columbus Earns Highest Municipal Equality Score For Second Year

For two years in a row, Columbus has achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. The measurement indicates that even though Ohio is now in the minority of states that denies residents of marriage equality, the city government scores highly for inclusive and nondiscriminatory laws and practices.

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Columbus Earns Highest Municipal Equality Score For Second Year

For two years in a row, Columbus has achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. The measurement indicates that even though Ohio is now in the minority of states that denies residents of marriage equality, the city government scores highly for inclusive and nondiscriminatory laws and practices.

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Olde Towne East re-emerges as 'a cool place to be'

“I can’t think of any other area of Columbus that has gone through the ups and downs and fits and starts and has such a wide range of housing prices,” said Bill Uttley, a veteran central Ohio appraiser who owns Columbus Appraisal and Consulting.

With its proximity to Downtown and housing stock that rivals Victorian Village, Olde Towne East has been touted as the up-and-coming neighborhood for years.

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Olde Towne East re-emerges as 'a cool place to be'

“I can’t think of any other area of Columbus that has gone through the ups and downs and fits and starts and has such a wide range of housing prices,” said Bill Uttley, a veteran central Ohio appraiser who owns Columbus Appraisal and Consulting.

With its proximity to Downtown and housing stock that rivals Victorian Village, Olde Towne East has been touted as the up-and-coming neighborhood for years.

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Be My Neighbor – Colonial Hills Edition

 Colonial Hills in Worthington is a neighborhood that I’d call a hidden treasure, located on the south edge where Worthington meets Clintonville and flanked by the Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian-inspired Rush Creek (many aren’t familiar with this tiny community but should check it out if interested in architecture).

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Be My Neighbor – Colonial Hills Edition

 Colonial Hills in Worthington is a neighborhood that I’d call a hidden treasure, located on the south edge where Worthington meets Clintonville and flanked by the Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian-inspired Rush Creek (many aren’t familiar with this tiny community but should check it out if interested in architecture).

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Tax Breaks for Artists Could be a Reality in Ohio

A state lawmaker wants Ohio’s artists to keep a little more of their money. State Rep. Michael Stinziano, who represents Ohio’s 18^th district, plans to propose an income tax deduction on any profits artists make by selling their creations within designated “arts and entertainment districts.”

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Tax Breaks for Artists Could be a Reality in Ohio

A state lawmaker wants Ohio’s artists to keep a little more of their money. State Rep. Michael Stinziano, who represents Ohio’s 18^th district, plans to propose an income tax deduction on any profits artists make by selling their creations within designated “arts and entertainment districts.”

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First Phase of American Addition Improvements Complete

The first phase of infrastructure improvements for the American Addition neighborhood are complete, bringing sidewalks, streetlights, and a curb-and-gutter storm drainage system to the small collection of houses just east of Joyce Avenue on the city’s northeast side.

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First Phase of American Addition Improvements Complete

The first phase of infrastructure improvements for the American Addition neighborhood are complete, bringing sidewalks, streetlights, and a curb-and-gutter storm drainage system to the small collection of houses just east of Joyce Avenue on the city’s northeast side.

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Horse riding instills confidence in Area Special Needs Children

Willow Ridge Therapeutic Riding Facility is a nonprofit equine establishment in Plain City for young people with special needs.

Horses, as Willow Ridge founder Pam Bosch knows, have special powers: a calming presence; a means for improving balance, posture and core strength; a way to draw quiet children out of their shells.

And, with the guidance of teachers, the facility offers a haven for youngsters who might have limited exposure to animals or lack the means to pursue outdoor hobbies independently.

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Horse riding instills confidence in Area Special Needs Children

Willow Ridge Therapeutic Riding Facility is a nonprofit equine establishment in Plain City for young people with special needs.

Horses, as Willow Ridge founder Pam Bosch knows, have special powers: a calming presence; a means for improving balance, posture and core strength; a way to draw quiet children out of their shells.

And, with the guidance of teachers, the facility offers a haven for youngsters who might have limited exposure to animals or lack the means to pursue outdoor hobbies independently.

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ColumbusConstruction Roundup: October 2014 – Part 3

From Columbus Underground: Today we’re wrapping up this month’s photo set with projects located in Victorian Village, Weinland Park, the University District, Fifth by Northwest, Old North Columbus and other areas.

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ColumbusConstruction Roundup: October 2014 – Part 3

From Columbus Underground: Today we’re wrapping up this month’s photo set with projects located in Victorian Village, Weinland Park, the University District, Fifth by Northwest, Old North Columbus and other areas.

Read about the Exciting stuff coming. 

City plans bike trail hub for West Side

Chris Haydocy looks at the West Side and sees a future in which young people are buying houses and businesses and returning to long-shuttered vacant properties.

The catalyst for that resurgence, the auto dealer says, is what he hopes will be the “crown jewel” of a 330-mile bike trail between Cincinnati and Cleveland.

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City plans bike trail hub for West Side

Chris Haydocy looks at the West Side and sees a future in which young people are buying houses and businesses and returning to long-shuttered vacant properties.

The catalyst for that resurgence, the auto dealer says, is what he hopes will be the “crown jewel” of a 330-mile bike trail between Cincinnati and Cleveland.

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When a Community College Transforms a City

You might think that in a city that is host to a true educational colossus—The Ohio State University, the third-largest public university in the country with over 57,000 students—the president of the local community college would have a hard time having much impact. Not so.

For one thing, CSCC is no ordinary community college. It’s a goliath in its own right—a 25,000-student institution that can't help but make waves in this city when it does things. And David Harrison, dynamic and skillful though he may be, has had a lot of help. He has a hard-charging staff of very capable people. And in a city where “collaboration” isn’t just a buzzword but seems to be a principle that people live by, Harrison has received a helping hand from many others, including business leaders and the Mayor. The results add up to a story about how this community college and its allies are giving Columbus and the central-Ohio region a vital boost.

  Featuring Columbus State Community College (CSCC) here !

When a Community College Transforms a City

You might think that in a city that is host to a true educational colossus—The Ohio State University, the third-largest public university in the country with over 57,000 students—the president of the local community college would have a hard time having much impact. Not so.

For one thing, CSCC is no ordinary community college. It’s a goliath in its own right—a 25,000-student institution that can't help but make waves in this city when it does things. And David Harrison, dynamic and skillful though he may be, has had a lot of help. He has a hard-charging staff of very capable people. And in a city where “collaboration” isn’t just a buzzword but seems to be a principle that people live by, Harrison has received a helping hand from many others, including business leaders and the Mayor. The results add up to a story about how this community college and its allies are giving Columbus and the central-Ohio region a vital boost.

  Featuring Columbus State Community College (CSCC) here !