Friday, June 23, 2017

Happy Friday, Columbusites! Chelsea, here. 

Heat can do strange things to people. With temperatures in the 80s and 90s, even the simplest activities can seem overwhelming. But nothing motivates you to get out and get summer chores done quicker than the promise of a deliciously cool reward.There is no shortage of ice-cold desserts in the capital city. Madeline Keener did us all a favor by finding the 12 Must-Try Frozen Treats in Columbus. 

Navigator full story: 12 Must-Try Frozen Treats In Columbus

The Rundown:Weather: 76. 100% chance of rain. Expect thunderstorms. To do: Summer is officially here, which means the list of weekend activities is seemingly endless. As usual, we've rounded up the 15 best things to do around the city this weekend. Don't forget your umbrellas!Navigator Weekender: The 15 Best Things To Do This Weekend, Including ComFest, The Easton Art Affair, And Live Shows 

Navigator Originals:10 Perfectly Great Summer Dates And Why You Should Actually Just Never Leave Your HouseZoey Miller isn't the biggest fan of the outdoors. I can attest to this since I've had the pleasure of being out of air conditioning with him. Which is why I know he's perfectly qualified to give you unsolicited, sarcastic summer dating advice. You Can Have Guilt-Free Food With Flavor At TRISMYou may not think that super healthy food could satisfy your cravings, but Nav intern Nora Jaara would beg to differ. She threw caution to the wind and went straight for the avocado toast. Police Chief Kim Jacobs Recommends 24 Hour Suspension Of Officer Zachary RosenChief Jacobs released her recommendation for Officer Rosen after an incident this past spring. Officer Rosen was seen on video, appearing to kick a detained suspect in the head. The suspension is just a recommendation, however, and the final decision will fall to the Public Safety Director. 21 Ways To Distract Yourself If You’re Missing twenty one pilotsTrust me. I'm sad too. Tickets for twenty one pilot's Tour de Columbus sold out so fast. If you're one of the unlucky fans who won't be catching the band this time around, here are 21 totally legit ways to take your mind off of things. The 10 Best Places For Chocolate Buckeye Lovers Around OhioWikipedia may list the state food as tomatoes, but we all know the truth. The state food of Ohio is almost certainly the Buckeye. Obviously not the nut that falls from the trees, but rather the sweet treat that most Ohioans are familiar with. Here are the 10 best places to grab the most delicious buckeyes, courtesy of Tess Stuber. Get Ready Bern-Outs, Bernie Sanders Will Be In Columbus On SundaySunday morning, Sen. Bernie Sanders will be holding a rally at Express Live. In response to the Senate Healthcare bill that was released today, Sanders hopes to encourage voters to voice their concerns, which could have a big effect on Sen. Rob Portman's decision to vote yay or nay. 

The Friday Conversation:Have you ever wanted to try Ghanaian food? Now is your chance. Asempe Kitchen pops up at The Hills Downtown Market every Wednesday. Read all about their delightful menu, including stewed okra, red red, and their signature Asempe roll. [CU/Bowers Abbott]An Ohio coal executive is suing HBO Late Night host, John Oliver for defamation. Murray Energy's CEO Robert Murray was upset by Oliver's mention of him during a segment about coal during the half-hour long political late night show. The lawsuit states that the segment was a “false and malicious broadcast”. [Los Angeles Times/AP]Battelle is planning to study effects of opioids and marijuana, starting a three branch system of research. Areas of interest include grant-funded research that will inform policy development at state and local levels, research funded by government and private institutions, and research will focus on screening, intervention and referral programs. [Dispatch/Hendrix]

Longread for your lunch break:Armed with extremely limited finances and a dream, Chandrababu Naidu is hoping to build a massive, technological city capable of housing up to 11 million people. But in this region on India's eastern coast, Naidu has faced resistance from locals, construction accidents, and a lot of other unforseen troubles. Will the dream of Amaravati succeed? The California Sunday Magazine: Urban Dreams: India builds a city from scratch

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