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🌳 A Brand New Metro Park Is Opening Next Week Along the Scioto River

Plus: 🍃 Recreational Cannabis Rules Shift In Ohio, Stricter Limits and Penalties

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Chelsea Wiley
March 23, 2026

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Hello, Monday! Chelsea, here.

Welcome back to a new week, Columbus! After last night’s wild mix of thunder, lightning, wind, and hail, it finally feels like spring is making its entrance in true Ohio fashion. Now that the skies have (hopefully) calmed down, we’ve got something new to look forward to outside. A brand new Metro Park is opening on the south side, and it’s bringing way more than just a few walking trails.

🎨 The Pieces Of Columbus Public Art You Absolutely Need To See
Columbus loves its art, and it shows. If you’re looking for a fun (and free) way to explore the city, this list of must-see public art is a great place to begin.

🍃 Recreational Cannabis Rules Shift In Ohio With Stricter Limits and Penalties
Ohio’s cannabis laws just changed with Senate Bill 56, introducing new restrictions on public use, transportation, and home growing. Here’s what the updates mean for consumers and businesses across the state.

Headlines 📰 

🚗 Columbus streets are safer than you might expect compared to other major cities, but there’s still work to do. A new report ranks the city 27th overall, with ongoing efforts focused on slowing drivers down and cutting crash deaths. (Axios Columbus)

🎥 You’ll have plenty of chances to catch a free movie in April thanks to a statewide film celebration happening across Ohio. The lineup highlights movies with ties to the state and is part of a bigger push bringing hundreds of free screenings to every county. (NBC4)

🚔 A passerby discovered a body in Big Walnut Creek near Route 161 on Friday afternoon, prompting an ongoing investigation. Authorities have not released the person’s identity as they work with the coroner to learn more. (ABC6)

🌤️ Weather: 48 and mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny

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🏒 The Best Things To Do This March In Columbus

March is well underway, and it’s jam packed. You can cheer on the Crew and the Blue Jackets, catch a play, enjoy an evening at the symphony, and more. Get out there and make the most of March, my friends.

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🌷 Spring certainly came roaring in like a lion over the weekend. I hope you all made it through the storm safely and that you have a fantastic week ahead.

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- Chelsea