Friday, July 21 2017

Hello Friday. It's James.

Today we have a food ranking near and dear to my heart. Banana pudding is one of the most perfect foods on earth, and one this day I'm feeling very grateful to Zoey for finding a few new versions that I need to try in Columbus.Navigator full story: The 6 Most Delicious Banana Puddings In Columbus

The Rundown:Weather: 91. 30% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon. Stay safe Columbus - heat indexes as high as 100 are expected today.To do: Columbus has a busy weekend ahead. We have Jazz & Ribs fest (see our guide) as well as Color Run and lots of live music and other events. See our 15 picks for the most interesting things to do this weekend in our Navigator Weekender. 

Navigator Originals:10 Things You Must Do In Lancaster Right NowSometimes, when I'm feeling a little blue, I like to read the Wikipedia page for William Tecumseh Sherman's March to the Sea, one of the greatest moments in American history, from one of our greatest American heroes. (Try it.) Since everything that is good comes from Ohio, it probably won't be a surprise to you to learn that Sherman was born less than an hour from Columbus, in Lancaster. While visiting Lancaster, you can check out his birthplace, and take a few selfies with General Sherman's statue in the Historic District.And that's just a tiny portion of what Lancaster has to offer day trippers. Check out Nora's guide to all the things you'll want to hit up when visiting Lancaster for the day, including good food, nature, art, shopping and drinks.Columbus Now Has More Than 100 Little Free LibrariesLittle Free Libraries are sprouting up all over Columbus, now totaling over 100. If you're interested in where they're located, what it's all about, or maybe you even want to start one of your own, you should check out this piece by Madeline.The Family Of Kareem Jones Files Federal Lawsuit Against Columbus PoliceIt unfortunately seems as if a week can't go by without negative news out of CPD.  This week we have a federal lawsuit from the family of Kareem Jones, who was shot by police on July 7th. Body cam footage was not helpful in bringing clarity to the event, and it's hard not to agree with the family when it comes to having more questions than answers after reviewing the footage.Johnny Coffee Will Bring High-Quality Coffee To ClintonvilleClintonville is getting a new coffee place with an interesting time sharing arrangement with another business. Johnny Coffee will use 2995 North High Street in the AM, turning things over to Growl! (a bar) later in the day.

The Friday Conversation:Yesterday was the 48th anniversary of Neil Armstrong becoming the first man to walk on the moon, and the Dispatch has an awesome photo gallery looking back at his life. [Dispatch]The people behind the Cargominium project, an apartment complex made out of shipping containers, is also planning on selling single family shipping container homes [Warren/CU]Business First has a look at the 30 most expensive homes that sold in the last quarter in the Columbus metro area. The most expensive home had a 30 car garage, and a "sports barn" owned by the family behind Jegs. If you're wondering what a sports barn is, this link will have you covered.  [Business First]

Longread for your lunch break:Hear from the people responsible for 100 of the most iconic movie props in history. Half the fun is seeing if the props that immediately pop into your mind made the list.Thrillist: The 100 Greatest Props in Movie History, and the Stories Behind Them 

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