Work is scheduled to begin this summer on the demolition of eight buildings on the east side of High Street between 16th and 17th avenues. A 448-bed apartment building with underground parking and 50,000 square feet of ground-floor retail will soon start rising on the site, with a goal of being open by the start of fall semester, 2018. REST OF STORY Campus Changes

Pear Rust in Ohio?

We are all used to seeing cedar apple rust, cedar hawthorn rust and cedar quince rust fungi on their dual hosts of junipers and Rosaceous hosts such as apple, crabapple, the occasional quince, and perhaps serviceberry in Ohio. I was much surprised to see what I think are Callery pear trees speckled with bright orange-red rust symptoms in German Village in Columbus this past week, however.  MoreStory

Poison Hemlock Towers Over Infested Fields and Landscapes in Southern Ohio

Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) is among the most deadly plants in North America.  This non-native invasive weed contains highly toxic piperidine alkaloid compounds, including coniine and gamma-coniceine, which cause respiratory failure and death when ingested by mammals.  The roots are more toxic than the leaves and stems; however, all parts of the plant including the seeds should be considered dangerous.  It is a common misconception that poison hemlock sap will cause skin rashes and blisters.  In fact, poison hemlock toxins must be ingested or enter through the eyes, cuts, or other openings to cause poisoning.  SEE MORE

Columbus Opens City’s First Protected Bike Lane to the Public

While cyclists have already been utilizing some of the completed portions of the new bike lanes along Fourth and Summit Streets for several weeks, the new project officially opened to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony held yesterday afternoon by city leaders. The new installment includes the first protected lane in the City of Columbus, which runs along Summit from Hudson Street to Eleventh Avenue — a major thoroughfare in the University District.

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Columbus Opens City’s First Protected Bike Lane to the Public

While cyclists have already been utilizing some of the completed portions of the new bike lanes along Fourth and Summit Streets for several weeks, the new project officially opened to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony held yesterday afternoon by city leaders. The new installment includes the first protected lane in the City of Columbus, which runs along Summit from Hudson Street to Eleventh Avenue — a major thoroughfare in the University District.

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Next: The Baby Boomers Aren’t Done Yet

There are now 76 million Baby Boomers. The first wave of Baby Boomers recently reached the age of 70 and the trailing edge of that generation are now in their early 50s. Marketers like to concentrate their attentions on the 18-35 year old Millennial demographic, but the Boomers continue to wield a lot of economic and (via lobbying efforts by AARP) political clout. Although they are aging, the Baby Boomers are not going away quietly.

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Next: The Baby Boomers Aren’t Done Yet

There are now 76 million Baby Boomers. The first wave of Baby Boomers recently reached the age of 70 and the trailing edge of that generation are now in their early 50s. Marketers like to concentrate their attentions on the 18-35 year old Millennial demographic, but the Boomers continue to wield a lot of economic and (via lobbying efforts by AARP) political clout. Although they are aging, the Baby Boomers are not going away quietly.

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Tree Leaves Dropping Early Means...What?

The calls have begun to come into the Extension offices from concerned citizens, regarding their trees which are dropping leaves.  Most of the concerns for the trees center on these leaf losses and whether or not the trees are dying.  While there is no direct correlation between early leaf loss or coloration and tree death, it may suggest that there are stress factors which are impacting that tree.

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Tree Leaves Dropping Early Means...What?

The calls have begun to come into the Extension offices from concerned citizens, regarding their trees which are dropping leaves.  Most of the concerns for the trees center on these leaf losses and whether or not the trees are dying.  While there is no direct correlation between early leaf loss or coloration and tree death, it may suggest that there are stress factors which are impacting that tree.

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Worthington Ranked #2 Hottest Housing Market in US

Last month, Realtor.com named the Columbus market as one of the hottest in the country. Today, Realtor.com has released a report of the latest home sales data that drills down by individual zip code, and has determined that 43085 in Worthington is the 2nd hottest housing zip in the entire US.

The median list price is $218,000 for the zip code, and houses are only on the market for a median of 26 days.  The Story is Here !

Worthington Ranked #2 Hottest Housing Market in US

Last month, Realtor.com named the Columbus market as one of the hottest in the country. Today, Realtor.com has released a report of the latest home sales data that drills down by individual zip code, and has determined that 43085 in Worthington is the 2nd hottest housing zip in the entire US.

The median list price is $218,000 for the zip code, and houses are only on the market for a median of 26 days.  The Story is Here !

zucchini or summer squash bright spots for this season.

In central Ohio, gardeners are having a bumper crop and the plants are continuing to produce.  There are four groups of summer squash: zucchini, yellow summer squash, patty pan and Cousa or Mideast.

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zucchini or summer squash bright spots for this season.

In central Ohio, gardeners are having a bumper crop and the plants are continuing to produce.  There are four groups of summer squash: zucchini, yellow summer squash, patty pan and Cousa or Mideast.

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Weed - Common Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

The delicate blue flower seen along roadsides, pastures, and meadows announcing summers arrival is Common Chicory.

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Weed - Common Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

The delicate blue flower seen along roadsides, pastures, and meadows announcing summers arrival is Common Chicory.

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Rambling House Soda proves pleasantly surprising

Enter the unassuming little venue just south of the Clintonville neighborhood and, through dusky lighting, you’ll see a layout that’s authentically rustic. There’s a modest bar, simple wooden tables, wooden barrels, posters extolling sustainable agriculture and the Ohio Paw Paw Festival and a stage for live music.

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Rambling House Soda proves pleasantly surprising

Enter the unassuming little venue just south of the Clintonville neighborhood and, through dusky lighting, you’ll see a layout that’s authentically rustic. There’s a modest bar, simple wooden tables, wooden barrels, posters extolling sustainable agriculture and the Ohio Paw Paw Festival and a stage for live music.

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Olympic apartment, retail project in Clintonville gets final OK

The project replacing the former Olympic Swim Club in Clintonville has gotten its final zoning approval.

Columbus City Council on Monday unanimously approved the zoning for developer Kyle Katz’s plan for 114 apartments and 5,000 square feet of street-level retail, ending a year-long saga for the 3450 Indianola Ave. site.

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Olympic apartment, retail project in Clintonville gets final OK

The project replacing the former Olympic Swim Club in Clintonville has gotten its final zoning approval.

Columbus City Council on Monday unanimously approved the zoning for developer Kyle Katz’s plan for 114 apartments and 5,000 square feet of street-level retail, ending a year-long saga for the 3450 Indianola Ave. site.

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Connect Columbus Initiative Continues

The city’s Connect Columbus initiative continues this week with a third round of workshops designed togenerate discussion about driving, walking, biking and riding in Columbus. As they’ve done in the first two week-long sessions, the city and its team of consultants will provide maps, case studies from other cities, and lots of data about all forms of transportation in the city.

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