Monday, March 4, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
March 04, 2024

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Hello, Monday! Chelsea here.

I’ve been asked a lot of questions about Columbus over the years. From inquiries about where to grab a bite to eat in the burbs to what happened to nostalgic bits of the city like the Santa Maria, so many of our readers have hit reply with questions. When I was asked last week what the awful smell was that was starting to creep up around town, I had to admit that I already had my suspicions. There’s one, notorious plant that ruins all of our lives every spring, and unfortunately for all of us, it’s that time of year once again.

🏡 Journey Through Central Ohio’s Rich History One Historic Home At A Time
Central Ohio is home to some truly stunning historic homes, even though we have a reputation for tearing down old buildings. If you’ve never set out to explore the ones still standing, you’re missing out. I think an argument could be made that these are some of the most important buildings left in the region.

🌌 Will We Be Able To See The Northern Lights In Ohio This Year?
We’ve had a few opportunities over the last couple of years to get glimpses of the Northern Lights here in Ohio. Will this year offer our best chance yet? Between this and the eclipse, there’s so much to be excited about in Ohio’s skies in 2024.

Headlines 📰 

💸 Last week, the salary history ban in Columbus went into effect. Here’s what that means for employers and employees moving forward. (WOSU)

👏 Granville rarely gets the love it deserves. It’s one of Ohio’s most charming small towns. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Granville Community Foundation’s Jay Snyder has all the best suggestions for anyone planning a visit. (Columbus Monthly)

🇺🇸 Arnold Schwarzenegger was in town for the Arnold Sports Festival, but it wasn’t the only event he attended. A coalition of people and organizations, including the actor and former California governor, came together to advocate against gerrymandering. (NBC4)

☀️ Weather: 73 and sunny

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Coming Up 📆

🏒 3/4: Blue Jackets vs. Vegas Golden Knights
🎸 3/5: Two Door Cinema Club
🍺 3/5: Beer Release Party @ Seventh Son Brewing
🪕 3/6: Greensky Bluegrass
🎵 3/7: Russell Dickerson
🏒 3/7: Blue Jackets vs. Edmonton Oilers
🎷 3/7: And All That Jazz
🎵 3/8: Scythian w/ Stillhouse Junkies
🎣 3/8: St. Catharine Fish Fry
🍴 3/8: International Women's Day Participatory Dinner Party
🥃 3/9: Pickaway Pour: A Bourbon Affair
🍻 3/9: Columbus Brew Festival
🎵 3/9: Ian Munsick- Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour
🎶 3/9: Go Now! The Music of The Moody Blues
🎵 3/9: Pat Metheny
🏒 3/9: Blue Jackets vs. Nashville Predators
⚽️ 3/9: Columbus Crew vs. Chicago
🎸 3/9: Three Dog Night with Chris Trapper
🎥 3/10: Drexel Red Carpet Bash
🎵 3/10: California Guitar Trio
🖼 3/10: Free Sundays @ CMA
🥾 3/10: Sunset Hike @ Blacklick Woods Metro Park
🍁 3/10: Maple Syrup Festival

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- Chelsea