Friday, February 26 2021

🌺 Franklin Park Conservatory's Hyper-Realistic Paper Flower Exhibit Is Gorgeous

February 26, 2021

Virtual Tour and more info at Neighborhood Launch: We invite you to walk through to experience The Mews II this Sunday 1pm - 3pm at 93 N. 6th St. between Long & Gay St.! More details right here: NeighborhoodLaunch.com 

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Happy Friday! Chelsea here.

How is it already the weekend? Seriously, did we do a time warp or something this week? Or did all of the sunshine just get to my head? But since it is Friday, you may be on the lookout for some weekend plans, and I have the perfect suggestions. There is a lot of beautiful stuff happening at Franklin Park Conservatory right now, including this incredible paper botanicals exhibit. The art is so realistic and it's kind of mind blowing that something so beautiful could be created out of paper! 

Navigator Feature Story: 

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Navigator Originals ✏️

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I'm not an all-weather bike rider, so this week was pretty exciting because it finally felt warm enough for me to get the old gal out of the basement and do a little riding. Columbus has come a long way when it comes to cycling, and we've got the awesome bike trails to prove it. 

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Bubbly Hall is expected to open this spring and it will not only include fast-casual dining options, but some retail spots and an event space as well. The food hall craze continues, my friends!

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The new Crew Stadium downtown is really coming along and July will be here before we know it. I've enjoyed every sneak peek that's been released about the interior of the stadium, and these new VIP areas are so gorgeous. 

Headlines 📰 

I'm pretty sure 

you're going to nail this Jeopardy question

. (Twitter)

A large bronze statue

of John Glenn is going on display at the Statehouse

. (WOSU)

It was 59 years ago this week

that Glenn orbited the Earth three times before safely returning. This footage

. (National Geographic)

The killing of Casey Goodson

is such a heartbreaking and unnecessary tragedy. Andy Downing with a look at his life and what his friends and family have lost:

(Alive)

Weather:

47 and mostly sunny

Coronavirus Updates 💊

2,409 cases

, 163 hospitalizations, and 80 newly reported deaths. Trend graphs

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COVID-19 restrictions

will begin lifting in Ohio March 1st, which means events like proms, graduations, weddings and other activities will be viable with safety precautions. Large event venues (think professional sports) will also be able to re-open to guests, at 25% capacity for indoor venues and 30% for outdoor.

. (WOSU)

Columbus City Schools

will see students in grades 6-12 return to in-person learning in

. (WOSU)

Ohio State is planning

 a "reactivated campus" this fall that will see a return to in-person

. (OSU)

Today's Photo 🤳

Blue skies and melting snow are all I need out of life right now. ❤️

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- Chelsea