Monday, August 28 2017

Hello Monday. It's James.

The Columbus Metro Park system is one of the best parts of living in Columbus. But it turns out what could be the best Metro Park of them all isn't even in Columbus - it's 45 minutes away.Chelsea takes a loving look at this gorgeous, sprawling park that just might be the crown jewel of the Metro Park system.Navigator full story: The Most Magical Columbus Metro Park Isn’t In Columbus At All [Wiley]

The Rundown:Weather: 78. Showers. 80% chance of precipitation, thunderstorms possible.To do: Gateway Film Center continues their Cult 101 series with an all timer from John Hughes: The Breakfast Club. Movie starts at 9:30 PM, and you can find more info here.

Navigator Originals:Some Are Speculating A John Kasich Bipartisan Presidential Bid For 2020 [Miller]Because the presidential campaign never ends anymore, it's being floated that Kasich could run on a unity ticket with Democratic Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper. I've stopped making predictions when it comes to politics after the last 12 months, but this is never going to happen.Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Makes A Plea On Behalf Of The Children Of Opiate Addicts [Miller]The opiate crisis in Ohio is horrific in general, but one of the worst realities we are facing is the fact that children are bearing much of the burden. It's so bad that AG Mike DeWine is saying the state faces a shortage of foster parents, and asking anyone interested in fostering to take the leap. It's unlikely there will ever be a time where it's more needed than now.Columbus Is The Second Largest American City Lacking Intercity Public Transportation [Wiley]The loss of Megabus was apparently a big deal when it came to Columbus' intercity public transportation options, with this study putting for the assertion that we are one of the worst two cities in America when it comes to intercity public transportation. It's unclear why Greyhound doesn't count, but to these researchers it seems to hinge on the difference between express bus service and standard.There Won’t Be Wifi At Ohio Stadium This Season [Wiley]The wifi situation at Ohio Stadium seems like a complete mess, with Ohio State claiming a service deal with Verizon back in 2012 included installation, and Verizon claiming otherwise. It's possible this won't happen until the entire campus is blanketed in wifi.

The Monday Conversation:Just a few more days until Ohio State football kicks off. One reason for optimism? The Buckeyes feature an offensive line that's actually bigger than the o-line the Cleveland Browns will be fielding. [11W/Byrnes]BIA Parade of Homes starts this weekend, and will feature nine Galena homes. The parade is billing this as an "affordable" parade, with prices from $587,000 to $668,933, which, while pricey, is still under last year's starting price of $800,000. The popular style this year is "farmhouse", with the trend being credited to Chip and Joanna Gaines of "Fixer Upper."  [Dispatch/Weiker]The Zoo lost a macaw named Milo on Friday after it ... flew away, as birds tend to do. The Zoo asked for the public's help in locating Milo, and the public came through. Several reports came in from one area, and the zoo was able to retrieve the bird with some special bird calls. [NBC4]

Longread for your lunch break:The 2017 solar eclipse is in our rearview now, but take one last moment to reflect and remember with some jaw dropping photography taken the day of the event.Kottke: The best photos and videos of the 2017 solar eclipse

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