🍕 Old School Ohio Pizza Hut Is So Back

Plus: 🚫 Downtown Columbus Drone Ban Takes Effect

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Chelsea Wiley
June 02, 2026

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Hello, Tuesday! Chelsea, here.

There was a time when a free Personal Pan Pizza was enough motivation to read an entire stack of books. Pizza Hut of the 1980s-1990s was iconic. You could have a birthday party, play arcade games, and drink Pepsi out of red plastic cups. Now the chain is bringing much of that experience back at select Ohio locations. For anyone who grew up in the Book It! era, this one might hit a little differently.

🐶 A New Columbus Passport Challenge Lets You Explore The City With Your Dog
Dogs are usually just along for the ride when we tackle summer bucket lists. This time, they're the ones with the passport. A new citywide challenge is encouraging Columbus pups to visit local businesses, collect stamps, and earn prizes along the way.

🚫 Downtown Columbus Drone Ban Takes Effect Ahead of World Cup Fan Events
A temporary drone ban is now in effect across parts of downtown Columbus ahead of World Cup events. Here’s what areas are impacted and why.

Headlines 📰 

🚨 A federal lawsuit alleges a Dublin immigration law firm defrauded dozens of clients by filing applications with exaggerated or template-driven abuse narratives, sometimes without clients ever meeting an attorney. (WOSU)

📵 Grove City Council approved a 12-month moratorium on new data center approvals after packed public meetings and months of resident concern. City leaders say the pause will allow time to study impacts and create clearer regulations before moving forward. (NBC4)

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ LuSter Singleton, Stonewall Columbus’ 2026 Patron of Pride, reflects on a life shaped by advocacy, art, and LGBTQ+ community leadership in Columbus. In a personal account, he also shares how visibility and Pride helped him through a pivotal moment in his life. (Columbus Monthly)

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The DACO Gala returns July 11, bringing runway fashion, local food and drink, and a night of art and celebration in Lancaster. Beyond the event, it’s the Center’s largest fundraiser—supporting exhibitions, education programs, and community arts initiatives across Ohio. For more info, please click here.

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😎 Have a wonderful Tuesday, Columbus. The weather is supposed to be perfect, so if you aren’t stuck at work all day, get out there and make the most of it for all of us!

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- Chelsea