Wednesday, January 8, 2025

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Chelsea Wiley
January 08, 2025

Sponsored by PromoWest 🎸
No one does live music in Columbus quite like PromoWest. They’ve got some fantastic shows coming up, including Father John Misty, Bishop Briggs, Explosions in the Sky, and more. To see what’s on the calendar, or to grab tickets to a show, head over to promowestlive.com.

Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

Ohio and football go way, way back. The NFL was originally headquartered here in Columbus, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is in Canton, and Ohio was home to five of the original NFL teams: the Akron Pros, Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Tigers, Columbus Panhandles, and Dayton Triangles. So it’s not really that surprising that every NFL football starts off right here in the Buckeye State. Grab the snacks and buckle up, we’re taking a road trip to the tiny Ohio town where every NFL football is born.

👩‍⚕️ Dr. Amy Acton Is Running For Governor
The 2026 race to replace Governor Mike DeWine is kicking off. Dr. Amy Acton, who served as the director of the Ohio Department of Health during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, has filed paperwork to run for Governor.

😍 8 Date Ideas That Will Keep Your Heart Warm All Winter Long
Keep that spark alive this winter by planning fun date nights! There’s so much to do in Columbus, even in the winter, so get out there and enjoy yourselves.

Headlines 📰 

👏 We love it when Columbus gets the love it deserves, so naturally, we’re sharing that Columbus made The 25 Best Places to Go In 2025. (AFAR Magazine)

🐫 Looking for something unique to do this winter? The Wilds is a year-round destination for animal lovers, and there’s so much to see, even in the colder months. (Columbus Zoo Blog)

🚨 Many Central Ohio schools remain closed due to the weather. You can see the full list here. (NBC4)

🌨️ Weather: 24 with a chance of snow throughout the day.

Coming Up Next Week 📆

Today's Photo 🤳

⛸️ Am I the only one who can’t wait for the Ice Festival at Franklin Park Conservatory? It looks like it’s going to be so much fun.

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- Chelsea