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🌳 A New Metro Park Is Opening Soon & It’s Unlike Any Metro Park Yet

Plus: 🍸 A Columbus Favorite Is Back On One Of The Cocktail World’s Biggest Lists

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Chelsea Wiley
April 20, 2026

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Hello, Monday! Chelsea, here.

There are a lot of cool things happening at Metro Parks right now. Great Southern Metro Park just opened its doors, and before you know it, Bank Run Metro Park will finally be open to the public. I have so many fond memories of visiting this park as a child, when it was known as Hoover YMCP park. I cannot wait to check this place out in person, and don’t worry, we’ve got all the details on this two-part grand opening.

💔 Laughing Ogre Co-Founder Gib Bickel Dies After Battle With Cancer
Columbus lost a beloved member of its comic community this weekend. Laughing Ogre co-founder Gib Bickel is being remembered for the impact he had on readers, creators, and friends.

🍸 A Columbus Favorite Is Back On One Of The Cocktail World’s Biggest Lists
One of Columbus’ favorite bars is getting national recognition again. Cobra just landed on a major industry list, and it’s well deserved.

Headlines 📰 

🐶 A Central Ohio dog rescue known for never turning animals away is now being forced to pause intake. Rising costs and fewer adoptions are putting serious strain on the organization. (NBC4)

🏒 The Columbus Blue Jackets are bringing back head coach Rick Bowness after a late-season push that nearly turned things around. Now the question is whether he can carry that momentum into a new season. (WOSU)

👏 Ohio is part of a major legal win against Live Nation and Ticketmaster after a jury found the companies violated antitrust laws. The ruling could have big implications for concert ticket prices and fees moving forward. (Ohio Capital Journal)

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🏈 The Best Things To Do in Columbus This April
There’s so much happening around Columbus this month that it’s hard to know where to start. It’s a great month to be a sports fan (Crew, Clippers, CBJ, Aviators, OSU Spring Game, and more), but there’s also plenty of concerts, theatre performances, and so much more. Have a great April, Columbus!

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🌷 I hope you all have a wonderful Monday, Columbus! Earth Day is coming up this week, so get out there and enjoy all the beauty nature has to offer.

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- Chelsea