January 4, 2018

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Happy Thursday, Columbus! It's Chelsea.

When you live downtown and in the nearby suburbs, it's easy to get caught up in the bubble of your neighborhood. I live in Merion Village. In 2017, I found myself sticking around my own area, rarely exploring further than a zip code or two away. 

But this year, I decided that I want to see more of our city, county, and state. Ohio holds many hidden secrets. Just a short drive away, you'll find the wonderful city of Delaware. This city is quintessentially American, with adorable shops, delicious restaurants, and plenty of places to explore. 

Thursday Weather 🌡Partly sunny, with a high of 13. Wind chills as low as -7 - it's going to be windy with gusts up to 28mph. ⛅️

Navigator Originals ✏️The Former Fort Rapids Is Literally Bursting At The Seams With WaterFormer indoor waterpark Fort Rapids was covered in water from the top floor down on Wednesday morning due to a pipe bursting. Millions of gallons of water poured through the facility, bursting out of windows and air vents and making its way down the stairs and elevators. Connects Columbus Is Going To Change The Way You Experience The CityAre you and your friends constantly trying to find something new to try? Or maybe you just made the same New Year's resolution that I did and you want to experience more of your city. Either way, Connects Columbus will change the way you do Columbus. There are exclusive deals, exciting events, and much more all in one place. Eddie George Will Be Taking The Stage At The Palace Theatre In FebruaryFormer OSU Running Back and Heisman Winner Eddie George will be taking his fancy footwork to the stage. George stars as the fast-talking lawyer, Billy Flynn, in Chicago. The show will be playing for one week only in February at the Ohio Theatre. CBJ’s Winter Park Returns For More Fun This FebruaryThe Columbus Blue Jackets are bringing their Winter Park back to downtown Columbus. The outdoor, NHL sized ice rink will host skating, hockey, and more. Pencil It In: The 15 Best Things Happening In Columbus In JanuaryIt's been colder in Columbus than it has been in Antarctica recently, but that doesn't mean that we can't go out and do something fun. This month there are concerts, plays, brewery tours, and family events. All you have to do is make some plans!  

Around Town 🏘Pins Mechanical Co. ran into trouble while throwing their New Year's Eve Bash. According to a post on Facebook made by the bar, the evening was understaffed, oversold, and in general, sort of a mess. But Pins is taking responsibility for the mayhem, offering ticketholders full refunds.  [Facebook]The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is closing Nelsonville's prison by the end of March. 40% of Nelsonville residents live in poverty and the town receives hundreds of thousands of dollars from the prison using city utilities, so the impact could be devastating. [Dispatch/Schladen]WOSU's Esther Honig took an in-depth look at the new CMAX route, available through COTA. The route, which travels along Cleveland Ave. is supposed to make commuting from the north end into downtown easier and more efficient. Some residents are singing its praises, while others felt it could have done more. [WOSU/Honig] 

Picture of the DaySeriously. Fort Rapids is a mess right now. That's so much ice!(📷: Columbus Navigator) 

Longread 🇺🇸The article everyone will be talking about today:One year ago: the plan to lose, and the administration’s shocked first days.New York: Donald Trump Didn’t Want to Be President

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