🏰 6 European-Style Towns And Neighborhoods in Ohio

Plus: 💔 This Ohio Romance Scammer Cost Victims Millions

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Chelsea Wiley
March 27, 2026

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Hello, Friday! Chelsea, here.

If your brain is already on spring vacation mode but your budget or PTO says otherwise, we’ve got a solid backup plan. Turns out, you don’t need a passport to wander cobblestone streets or feel like you’ve landed in a European village. Ohio is hiding a handful of spots that bring those old-world vibes a lot closer to home. From storybook neighborhoods to scenic escapes that feel straight out of the Alps, there’s plenty to explore within driving distance. And honestly, no airport lines sounds pretty great right about now.

💔 This Romance Scam Cost Victims Millions And Landed An Ohio Man In Prison
An Ohio man was just sentenced for his role in a $2 million romance scam that started on dating apps. It’s a wild story, and a reminder that not every match is what it seems.

🌳 What's That Smell? The Stinkiest Trees in Columbus Are Blooming!
It is, unfortunately, that time of year again. The Bradford Pears are blooming and it’s about to be all of our problem. These stinky trees won’t be in Columbus forever, but it will take a while to phase them out completely. Here’s what you need to know.

Headlines 📰 

🚨 Ohio lawmakers from both parties have introduced a trio of bills aimed at reining in data center growth, targeting water usage, electricity demand, and tax incentives. The proposals come as residents raise concerns about environmental impact and rising infrastructure costs tied to the state’s booming data center industry. (NBC4)

🍴 From sourdough bread to Haitian patties and baklava, three Columbus entrepreneurs turned home kitchen experiments into thriving local businesses. Their stories highlight how pandemic-era creativity and community support helped transform passion projects into growing brands. (Columbus Monthly)

🏘️ More Central Ohio buyers are skipping Columbus proper and heading to the suburbs, where home sales are climbing even as prices rise. With limited inventory in Franklin County, what used to feel like the outskirts is quickly becoming the new hot spot for house hunters. (Axios Columbus)

🌥️ Weather: 47 and cloudy, with a chance of showers in the morning and sunshine in the afternoon

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🏒 The Best Things To Do This March In Columbus

March is almost over, and it was jam packed. But it’s not over yet! Here’s what is going on around town for the rest of the month!

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🌳 Callery Pear trees are invasive and the Bradford Pears we talked about earlier are part of this family, so we all know how badly the smell. But the giraffes at the Columbus Zoo find them to be the perfect spring treat!

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