🍝 After 22 Years, This Downtown Restaurant Has Closed

Plus: 🖼️ Columbus Museum Of Art Will Offer Free Admission To Young People

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Chelsea Wiley
June 10, 2026

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Restaurants become part of our lives in ways we don't always realize until they're gone. They're where we celebrated birthdays, grabbed lunch with coworkers, met friends before concerts, and made memories that stick around long after the meal ends. This week, Columbus lost another one of those places. After more than 20 years, a beloved downtown restaurant has closed its doors.

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One of the largest conservation opportunities in Appalachia is unfolding right now. An Ohio nonprofit hopes to save 2,770 acres bordering New River Gorge National Park, but first it has to win a high-stakes public auction. Here’s why conservationists say these forests are worth fighting for.

🖼️ Columbus Museum Of Art Will Offer Free Admission To Anyone 25 And Under
The Columbus Museum of Art is making one of the biggest access changes in its history. Later this summer, anyone 25 and under can visit for free, thanks to a new initiative designed to connect more young people and families with the arts.

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⚽️ A vote on the proposed training facility for Columbus's future women's professional soccer team has been postponed as community members continue discussions about replacing McCoy Park. Residents, city leaders, and team representatives say progress is being made, but many want more details before moving forward. (NBC4)

💩 A growing movement to legalize "human composting" in Ohio could give residents a new end-of-life option that transforms remains into nutrient-rich soil. Supporters call it a more natural alternative to burial and cremation, while opponents have raised concerns. (Axios Columbus)

🤔 Jason and Travis Kelce took a crack at coming up with a new slogan for Ohio, pitching everything from beer-themed taglines to roller coaster references. After all that brainstorming, they landed on a surprising conclusion: Ohio's current slogan is actually pretty good. (Akron Beacon Journal)

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