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🚧 Capital Line Construction Is Officially Underway In Downtown Columbus

Plus: 🍔 There Are Now White Castle Vending Machines.

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Chelsea Wiley
April 27, 2026

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Explore Columbus through a new lens by checking out the arts-focused event calendar from Art Makes Columbus. From Columbus Symphony performances and Opera Columbus productions to concerts by nationally touring artists and local musicians playing intimate venues across the city, there’s always something happening. Discover the events that bring our community together through music, live performance, and more. For more info, head over to columbusmakesart.com.

Hello, Monday! Chelsea, here.

Big things are starting to happen downtown, and one long-awaited project is finally moving forward. The Capital Line, a two-mile path designed to make it easier to walk and bike through the heart of the city, is officially in motion. It’s been in the works for a while, but now it’s starting to feel real. Once it’s complete, it’ll connect some of Downtown’s most popular spots in a whole new way. Here’s what to know about the project and where things stand right now.

🍔 These New White Castle Vending Machines Will Serve Sliders Anytime
Columbus-based White Castle is taking convenience to the next level with new kiosks that serve hot Sliders on demand. Your next late-night craving might not require a drive-thru at all.

🎨 Paint A “Happy Little Tree” At This Bob Ross Paint Along In Bexley
Bexley Public Library is hosting a laid-back Bob Ross Paint Along where you can tune into an episode of The Joy of Painting and create your own landscape. Supplies are provided, and registration is required for this easygoing, creative night out.

Headlines 📰 

🏗️ A massive $900 million proposal could reshape 43 acres near State Route 161 into a dense new district with housing, offices, and public space, but early feedback from commissioners shows there is still plenty to sort out. (NBC4)

🪻 It is officially planting season in Ohio, and your yard could be doing more than you think. Experts are sharing simple ways to support pollinators using native plants like milkweed and coneflower, and it does not take a full landscape overhaul to make a difference. (Axios Columbus)

🍬 Columbus has a signature candy, and it started with a mistake in a home kitchen. Buckeye candy has a surprisingly scrappy origin story, and today you can follow the Buckeye Treat Trail to taste creative takes on the classic across the city. (Experience Columbus)

🌥️ Weather: 79 with increasing clouds

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