Friday, April 28, 2017

Happy Friday, Columbusites! It's Chelsea.

We here at Columbus Navigator are happy to share our new series, 614 Offices. This month, writer Madeline Keener sat down with Dan Pardi and Mike Healy, owners at pH7 Architects.With their background, Pardi and Healy knew how important a workspace can be to employees. At their office in the Buggy Works Building, open space and plenty of light allow their staff to do what they do best. 

Check out the full story here: 614 Offices: pH7 Architects

The Rundown: Weather: 72. 20% Chance of rain. Partly Cloudy. To do: Head to Franklinton tonight at 8 p.m. for the Columbus Pancakes & Booze Art Show at Strongwater Food and Spirits. Since May 2009, the Pancakes & Booze Art Show has been touring the country, featuring local artists in more than 25 cities. The event is 21+ and tickets are $10 cash at the door. For more information, click here. 

Navigator Originals:Get Your Garden On: The Best 2017 Central Ohio Home And Garden ToursIt's home and garden season everybody! Check out 10 of the best Home and Garden Tours around Columbus. The Columbus Zoo Says Their Goodbyes To Nanuq The Polar BearThe Columbus Zoo and Aquarium said a heartfelt goodbye to Nanuq, a 29-year-old polar bear. The Ohio Statehouse Will Honor President Lincoln, Cannon Fire IncludedCivil War Era Reenactors will be at the Statehouse today, honoring President Lincoln and giving visitors a glimpse into a Civil War encampment.This Local Startup Offers Free Rides In The Short North And Downtown AreasHopper Cart will offer free rides to customers throughout the Short North with volunteer drivers and electric cars. 

The Friday Conversation:

A Tower Will Rise Above North Market. Below, A Graveyard Awaits [WOSU/Hendren]Columbus one of four Ohio metro areas on Orkin’s Top 50 Bed Bug Cities list [NBC4/Staff]Ohio State football schedule: 2018 game against TCU in Dallas has $5 million payout [Dispatch/May]

Longread for your lunch break:Uber's C.E.O Travis Kalanick is no stranger to risk. Since the creation of the ride-sharing app, he has been making choices that have put his company on the line. From his management style to his rule-breaking attitude, Kalanick has worried not only investors in Uber, but his confidants on the board as well. Will his tenacity keep his business on top, or will it ultimately lead to his downfall? New York Times technology reporter Mike Isaac takes a long look. New York Times: Uber’s C.E.O. Plays With Fire

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