Friday, January 26, 2018

Happy Friday!  It's Chelsea.

40 years ago, a massive, unexpected blizzard roared through the Ohio Valley. It's one of the most talked about events in the history of the state. The storm was brutal and dangerous, claiming 51 lives and leaving drifts of snow from 10-25 feet tall. 

Take a look back at the storm of a lifetime.

Navigator full story: It’s The 40th Anniversary Of The Blizzard of 1978 And People Are Still Talking About It

Friday Weather 🌡Sunny. High of 52F. ☀️

Navigator Originals ✏️The University of Akron Is Adopting A Four-Day WeekBig changes are coming to campus life at the University of Akron. The school announced that beginning in fall semester 2018, classes will no longer be offered on Friday. 11 Awesome Open Houses To Check Out This WeekendAre you searching for the perfect place to call home? House hunting can be a little stressful, so I thought I'd lend a hand. Here are 11 awesome open houses that are taking place around Columbus this weekend. The prices range from $89,000 to $750,000, so no matter what your budget is, you should check this out! Jack White Says “No Cell Phones” At His Upcoming Show- But Don’t Freak OutJack White is bringing his tour to Columbus this June, but he's got an unusual rule for audience members: There will be no cell phones permitted during the show. I know it sounds scary, but if the thought of being out of contact for a few hours terrifies you, I'm here to talk you through it. Navigator Weekender: The 12 Best Things Happening This Weekend Including Wonderball, Disney On Ice, And Harry Potter In ConcertThe weather is going to be too amazing to spend your weekend tucked up in your house. If you're looking for the perfect thing to do, look no further. 

Around Town 🏘Don Garber, the chairman of the MLS, has recently stated that the league is committed to keeping Columbus Crew SC here in the capital city. He also chatted with Sports Illustrated about how Anthony Precourt's clause to move Crew SC to Austin made it into the contract, to begin with. [SI/Wahl]Are you sick of driving your car through potholes the size of the Grand Canyon? 614 Now wants to help you reclaim your sanity during your commute by guiding you through the process of reporting potholes to the City of Columbus. [614Now]Gov. Kasich has appointed a new judge to the Ohio Supreme Court. Mary DeGenaro will fill a vacancy left by Democratic Judge Bill O'Neil, who recently resigned to run for Governor. The addition of DeGenaro means that the entire Ohio Supreme Court bench now belongs to Republicans. [WOSU]

Coming Up 📆🎭 1/26: Brian Regan🦄 1/26-28: Ohayocon👸 1/26-28: COSI's Winter Movie Series: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs💃 1/27: Wonderball🎸 1/27: LANCO🎻 1/27-28: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert🎹 1/28: Ruth B🎭 1/28: Jeff Dunham❄️ 1/28: Winter Walk at Green Lawn Cemetery

 Picture of the DayColumbus sure looks pretty from almost every angle! (📷: tabor44)

Longread 📽I know it says Longread, and trust me, I'm a fan of almost all of them. But since it's Friday, I thought I'd share something super fun with you. Looking to take a trip down memory lane? Klinton Moore posted an amazing highlight reel from Columbus in 1979 to his Facebook. The video has over 260,000 views, and that number is going up. In the 13 minute film, you'll see all of your favorite stomping grounds, including COSI, The Shoe, The Ohio Theatre, and even The Zoo. Enjoy a little nostalgia today. You've earned it. Columbus, Ohio 1979 

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