🌳 Discover Columbus One Metro Park At A Time

Plus: 🥵 A Scorching Heat Dome Is Coming

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Chelsea Wiley
June 19, 2025

Sponsored by PromoWest 🎸
No one does live music in Columbus quite like PromoWest. They’ve got some fantastic shows coming up, including Modest Mouse, Ryan Adams, Sierra Ferrell, and more. To see what’s on the calendar, or to grab tickets to a show, head over to promowestlive.com.

Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.

If your summer needs a little fresh air and a whole lot of bison, let me introduce you to one of my favorite hidden gems: the Friends of Metro Parks Passport Program. It’s part scavenger hunt, part outdoor adventure, and all heart. You’ll explore parks across central Ohio, collect stamps, and earn a t-shirt—and along the way, you just might fall in love with this city all over again.

🎉 How To Celebrate Juneteenth In Columbus
Looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth? From historic tours to festivals and family fun, here are the best ways to honor the holiday in Columbus.

🥵 A Scorching Heat Dome Is Coming: Here’s What You Need to Know
Summer officially starts this weekend, and boy, oh boy, is it coming in with a roar. Temperatures will begin climbing on Saturday and they’ll be staying in the 90s for at least a week. Here’s what you need to know.

Headlines 📰 

✋ Ohio lawmakers are pushing a bill to criminalize abortion, IVF, and some birth control—despite voters approving reproductive rights just last year. (Ohio Capital Journal)

🦅 Bald eagles are thriving in Columbus, especially along the Scioto, where a grassroots eagle-viewing spot on Dublin Road lets locals catch a glimpse of eaglet “Star” as she prepares to fly. (Axios Columbus)

😍 Ohio History Connection has opened Miriam F. Wood’s covered bridge collection to the public. Her decades of research offer a unique glimpse into the history of these iconic Ohio structures. (Ohio History)

🌧️ Weather: 79 and mostly cloudy, with a chance of rain and thunderstorms

Sponsored by Columbus Children’s Theatre 🎭
Grab your “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal” — Junie B. is back and headed to first grade! With laugh-out-loud songs, lovable characters, and just enough school chaos to feel very real, Junie B. Jones: The Musical brings the beloved books to life on stage. Perfect for kids (and nostalgic grown-ups), this hour-long show runs July 24–August 10 at the Riffe Center. Tickets are on sale now, and you can get your’s here!

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- Chelsea