Friday, June 30 2017

T.G.I.F. Columbus! Hey, it's Madeline.Let's face it. Going to Red White & Boom! can be stressful. From figuring out where to park, to navigating the crowds, to the best place to watch the fireworks, there's just so much to consider! Our Zoey Miller gathered everything you need to know. To find out about Monday's the weather forecast, the fun activities happening around downtown, and what to bring and not bring, all you've got to do is click the link below.

Navigator full story: Your Navigator Guide To Red, White, & Boom! 2017

The Rundown:Weather: 83° F with a 50% chance of rain. Could get some thunderstorms in the afternoon—watch out!To do: A lot is happening in Ohio's capital city this weekend. Plenty of these events are patriotic, but if you're saving your red, white, and blue for the beginning of next week, don't worry. You've got options, too.Navigator Weekender: The 15 Best Things To Do This Weekend, Including The Great Inflatable Race, Gallery Hop, And Live Music

Navigator Originals:The 13 Best Hair Salons In ColumbusNeed a new hair-do? Finding the right salon can be hard. Lucky for you, Chelsea did a little digging and she's found 13 great options for anyone that wants a hair makeover. New 'do, new you!I Tried The New Original Pancake House In Upper Arlington And It Was A Complete Game ChangerIn one word, the Original Pancake House was, "OHMYGAWDUNBELIEVABLE!" Zoey tried a meal called a Dutch Baby, and it was delicious.Everything You Need To Know About Getting Medical MarijuanaCurious what it takes to qualify for a medical marijuana prescription? Currently, 20 different conditions are entitled to it entitled to it under Ohio Law. But the state's program won't be up and running until September 2018.Military Families Get In Free July 1-7 At The Columbus ZooFrom July 1 through 7, active-duty service members, non-active-duty service members, and veterans can get their families into the zoo for free! It's all part of the Columbus Zoo's Military Family Free Dayz. 

The Friday Conversation:The Crime Cats Mystery Club at the Cat Welfare Association is letting kids from ages 6-14 read to the shelter's shy cats. It's a great way to socialize the timid felines and let the younger readers practice their abilities. There are currently 40 kiddos in the program, but over 100 kids requested to be a part of it. [Dispatch/Quamme]Eight local breweries have released limited-edition summer ales. Now that the season is in full swing, it's time to start checking these bad boys off the list one by one. Lineage, Wolf's Ridge, Elevator Brewing, and others have released beers that are perfect for patio drinking. [CU/Sega]Acorn Distributors, AKA the company that gets other companies their cleaning supplies, is building a new 100,000-square-foot distribution, which means their moving out of their current place on Second Avenue in Italian Village. So what's the plan for the old building in prime real estate territory? They want to sell it. [Columbus Business First/Weese]

Longread for your lunch break:I went to school in Athens, Ohio at Ohio University. Aside from the students, the town is a weird mix of free-spirited environmentalists and proud Appalachian folks that grew up working in coal mines.A lot has changed in the world of science, and it's pretty clear that coal is not a sustainable resource. But how do you tell that to a community that has seen such prosperous times thanks to the stuff? Veronica Coptis, a woman from Greene County, Pennsylvania, can see the good coal once did for her town. But now, all she sees are its adverse effects.The New Yorker: The Future of Coal Country

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