Friday, May 19 2017

Here's a look at Jubilee Market set to open October in Franklinton

Hello Friday. It's James.

Franklinton's new grocery store continues to progress. Madeline Keener takes a look at Jubilee Market, opening in October.

The Rundown:Weather: 76. 30% chance of precipitation. Mostly cloudy, chance of showers after 3pm.To do: Lots of events today, including Rock on the Range and Food Truck Friday at Easton. Check out these events, and other things to do the rest of the weekend at the Navigator Weekender.

Navigator Originals:A State Of Crisis: Ohio’s Downward Spiral Into An Opiate EpidemicZoey Miller takes a look at the opiate epidemic ravaging our city and state.Short North Gallery Hop: The June Line-UpGallery hop June isn't far away. Here's a look at what we have to look forward to on June 4th.Grab A Scoop Of Jeni’s During A Strawberry-Filled Event On June 4Jeni's is having an event that same day at North Market to celebrate Ohio's strawberry season.

The Friday Conversation:The Columbus Crew might get a chance to play FC Cincinnati in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. FC Cincinnati would have to beat Louisville FC first to make the game happen, but either matchup would be intriguing. The Crew will have to play the winner of that game on the road. [Murphy/Massive Report]Columbus State is hoping to raise tuition 7.4% if Ohio legislators allow it. [Edwards/Dispatch]Columbus Recreation and Parks wants to begin offering paddle board, canoe, and kayak rentals on the river downtown. A city approved vendor would run the rentals. The launch site would be in the Arena District near the Lower Olentangy Boat Launch. [Knox/Business First]

Longread for your lunch break:

I'd wager anyone with a Facebook account has at some point seen a friend or two selling some sort of multi level marketing product. Some seem harmless, but at other times people seem to become rolling 24/7 informercials.Kate Knibbs with The Ringer explores the phenomenon of MLM moving into social networks. The Ringer: Why Is My Facebook News Feed a Hawker’s Alley for Leggings and Shady Health Supplements?

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