Friday, October 30 2020

This New Downtown Cafe Has An Incredible Patio ๐Ÿ˜โ˜•๏ธ

Hakim Callwood GCAC

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Happy Friday! Chelsea here.

I have a decently long list of places where I can meet up with my friends once it's safe for us to do so, and Emmett's Cafe just jumped straight to the top of the list. This cafe has amazing food, fantastic service, and a spacious heated patio. I cannot wait to get the girls together for brunch here, but in the meantime, I'll happily be visiting solo for a breakfast sandwich and a cappuccino. 

Navigator Feature Story: 

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Navigator Originals โœ๏ธ

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In Mt. Vernon, a group of middle-aged residents started getting together every weekend to highlight their beliefs on womenโ€™s reproductive health, student loan policy, and even the federal governmentโ€™s COVID-19 response. Here's what happened when a Trump supporter started showing up to counter them. 

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It's Halloween weekend and you deserve to treat yourself to something sweet. Instead of candy, how about some cupcakes? Sounds delicious, right? 

Headlines ๐Ÿ“ฐ 

Ohio State's Department Of Chemistry

has made a delightful video demonstrating some Halloween-themed chemistry. Definitely something for the parents to

. (Chemistry Demo Lab Ohio State University - YouTube)

I love hearing about the new

, but I also appreciate when classic Columbus spots are surfaced again, as Breakfast With Nick does here with Cap City Diner in Grandview

. (Breakfast With Nick)

Rural America is highlighted

in election coverage so frequently, and often so tediously, that it's usually worth skipping. That's not the case with this piece from Nick Evans who talks to voters

. I came away from reading this feeling like I'd witnessed civil political conversation for the first time in ages.  (WOSU)

The city of Columbus

announced yesterday that 140 "learning extension centers"

who are currently attending school online. The centers will give students access to high-speed internet, tutoring, and meals that would normally be available to them if they were attending school in-person. (WOSU)

Weather:

47 and mostly cloudy, with a slight chance for showers in the AM

Coronavirus Updates ๐Ÿ’Š

3,590 new cases

, 194 new hospitalizations, and 19 new deaths.

. I try to stay even keeled, as much as possible, but it's impossible to be anything but worried and alarmed with these numbers.

This is an excellent visualization

of how COVID-19 spreads indoors via aerosols.

. (El Pais)

Vote early

Early voting is under way so make your plan to vote now! Bookmark this link to find your polling location, or vote early at the early voting location on Morse Rd. (it's so easy - here's a look at the process!) Good luck - we're all counting on you! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโค๏ธ

Today's Photo ๐Ÿคณ

An appropriately spooky picture as we head into Halloween weekend. Celebrate responsibly and have fun! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป

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