🌔 Columbus Is Getting a Front-Row View of the Lunar Eclipse

Plus: 🤔 What's With All The Dirt On Your Car?

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Chelsea Wiley
March 10, 2025

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Hello, Monday! Chelsea here.

Welcome back to another week, my friends. Daylight saving time is never fun, but I have to admit, these 7:30 sunsets are pretty fantastic. I’m a night owl by nature, so I certainly enjoy when the sun starts going down later and later. But that’s not the only thing that has my little night-loving heart excited right now. We’ve got incredible seats for a total lunar eclipse this week, and I can’t wait! We’ve got everything you need to know about checking out this stunning event, which won’t occur again until 2026.

🤔 That Mysterious Dirt On Your Car? It Came From Hundreds Of Miles Away
Did you notice that your car or windows were covered in a mysterious dirt over the weekend? Believe it or not, that dirt came from all the way across the country. We’ve got all the details about this unexpected weather event that had Buckeyes headed straight to the car wash.

🌸 6 Columbus Parks & Gardens Perfect For A Spring Stroll
We’re getting some incredible weather this week, so you might as well make the most of it. If you’re looking to stretch your legs and get those steps in, we’ve got the some great suggestions for a spring stroll.

Headlines 📰 

🏡 Central Ohio's housing crisis could worsen as proposed tariffs threaten to raise home prices even higher. With a growing home deficit and rising costs, local builders warn that affordability remains a major challenge. (WOSU)

☕️ Coffee Connections in Old Hilliard is serving up fun themed lattes, from Girl Scout cookie flavors to pop culture-inspired drinks, perfect for remote work or a cozy hangout. (Axios Columbus)

🪡 Ohio-based Carolyn Mazloomi, founder of the Women of Color Quilters Network, has spent decades preserving Black history through powerful story quilts that reflect struggle, survival, and triumph. (Arts Midwest)

☀️ Weather: 63 and sunny

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🌆 The skyline in Franklinton has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. Do you have a favorite new building in Columbus? I wouldn’t say I have a favorite, but if they incorporate art, they certainly jump up a lot higher on my list!

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- Chelsea