Valley Dale Ballroom Reopens with Help by Made From Scratch Catering Firm

After spending the better part of 2015 closed, the historic Valley Dale Ballroom on Sunbury Road is scheduled to reopen this month under the control of new management. Locally based catering and event firm Made From Scratch will be taking over the day to day operations, following the completion of renovations to the main ballroom.

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Valley Dale Ballroom Reopens with Help by Made From Scratch Catering Firm

After spending the better part of 2015 closed, the historic Valley Dale Ballroom on Sunbury Road is scheduled to reopen this month under the control of new management. Locally based catering and event firm Made From Scratch will be taking over the day to day operations, following the completion of renovations to the main ballroom.

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American companies are falling back in love with downtowns

A June 2015 report from Smart Growth America, global real estate advisors Cushman & Wakefield and the Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis at George Washington University School of Business detailed the recent trend. The report, “Core Values — Why American Companies are Moving Downtown,” tracked nearly 500 companies that have moved or expanded in downtowns in the last five years. Those businesses covered a wide range of industries, from professional, scientific and technical services to information, finance, insurance, manufacturing and retail.

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American companies are falling back in love with downtowns

A June 2015 report from Smart Growth America, global real estate advisors Cushman & Wakefield and the Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis at George Washington University School of Business detailed the recent trend. The report, “Core Values — Why American Companies are Moving Downtown,” tracked nearly 500 companies that have moved or expanded in downtowns in the last five years. Those businesses covered a wide range of industries, from professional, scientific and technical services to information, finance, insurance, manufacturing and retail.

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City of Columbus Announces Plans to Plant 300,000 New Trees by 2020

When it comes to urban revitalization, there are many different ways to go about building (or rebuilding) a community. Nearly every idea comes with its share of proponents and detractors, with some ideas being more controversial than others. But there’s one form of community enhancement that few people would argue is problematic for a neighborhood: planting trees.

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City of Columbus Announces Plans to Plant 300,000 New Trees by 2020

When it comes to urban revitalization, there are many different ways to go about building (or rebuilding) a community. Nearly every idea comes with its share of proponents and detractors, with some ideas being more controversial than others. But there’s one form of community enhancement that few people would argue is problematic for a neighborhood: planting trees.

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Dogs in the Garden - Plants to Avoid

This section features a list of plants that may cause harm to dogs and other pets. We have listed below some plants to avoid alphabetically by their common names. We have also given the botanical Latin name of each plant. Also, be aware of potentially toxic houseplants you may have in your home, and keep them well out of reach of your pet.

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Dogs in the Garden - Plants to Avoid

This section features a list of plants that may cause harm to dogs and other pets. We have listed below some plants to avoid alphabetically by their common names. We have also given the botanical Latin name of each plant. Also, be aware of potentially toxic houseplants you may have in your home, and keep them well out of reach of your pet.

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Columbus Named 15th Hottest Real Estate Market in US

If you’ve bought a home (or attempted to buy a home) in recent months, then you’ve probably already realized that the local housing market has heated back up quite a bit here in Central Ohio. Realtor.com confirmed that in a recent evaluation of the top housing markets in the US, where Columbus clocked in at number 15 on the list. The analysis on home sale data from June shows that national median list pricing is up 7% from 2014, and median days on market is down 7% from 2014.

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Columbus Named 15th Hottest Real Estate Market in US

If you’ve bought a home (or attempted to buy a home) in recent months, then you’ve probably already realized that the local housing market has heated back up quite a bit here in Central Ohio. Realtor.com confirmed that in a recent evaluation of the top housing markets in the US, where Columbus clocked in at number 15 on the list. The analysis on home sale data from June shows that national median list pricing is up 7% from 2014, and median days on market is down 7% from 2014.

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Columbus prepares residents for sewer changes.

Columbus has spent $1.2 million reaching out to the community as it prepares to make a radical shift in the way it protects rivers and streams from sewage overflows.

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Good Sewer Changes Coming

Columbus prepares residents for sewer changes.

Columbus has spent $1.2 million reaching out to the community as it prepares to make a radical shift in the way it protects rivers and streams from sewage overflows.

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Mulch Madness or the "Mis-Mulching of America"

Mulch is a great way to suppress weeds, conserve moisture, and add appeal in a landscape.  However, sometimes mulching can go awry and create unexpected challenges to gardeners and professionals alike.  One such challenge is the overzealous application of mulch.

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Mulch Madness or the "Mis-Mulching of America"

Mulch is a great way to suppress weeds, conserve moisture, and add appeal in a landscape.  However, sometimes mulching can go awry and create unexpected challenges to gardeners and professionals alike.  One such challenge is the overzealous application of mulch.

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Growing Degree Days (GDD) Gardening

GDD is a measure of the daily maximum and minimum temperature and directly relates to growth and development of plants and insects.  The GDD of any zip code location in Ohio is estimated using the GDD of ten OARDC weather stations and available on the web at:  http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/gdd/.


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Growing Degree Days (GDD) Gardening

GDD is a measure of the daily maximum and minimum temperature and directly relates to growth and development of plants and insects.  The GDD of any zip code location in Ohio is estimated using the GDD of ten OARDC weather stations and available on the web at:  http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/gdd/.


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Dough Mama Opening Bake Shop in Clintonville

Dough Mama was one of the newcomers in our Best Bites: Bakeries event back in February, but that didn’t stop Perrie Wilkof from wowing the crowds with her Maple Bourbon Pecan Mini Pies (voted 3rd favorite dessert that night). In fact, her home-based business has done so well since launching back in September, that she’s already making the next step forward into becoming a brick-and-mortar business in Clintonville.

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Dough Mama Opening Bake Shop in Clintonville

Dough Mama was one of the newcomers in our Best Bites: Bakeries event back in February, but that didn’t stop Perrie Wilkof from wowing the crowds with her Maple Bourbon Pecan Mini Pies (voted 3rd favorite dessert that night). In fact, her home-based business has done so well since launching back in September, that she’s already making the next step forward into becoming a brick-and-mortar business in Clintonville.

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In My Garden:

Our adventure in gardens continues with Stephanie and Dan Sherwood’s large and bountiful Garden of Eatin’ in Linden.

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In My Garden:

Our adventure in gardens continues with Stephanie and Dan Sherwood’s large and bountiful Garden of Eatin’ in Linden.

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