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🏡 The 5 Most Expensive Homes For Sale In Franklin County Right Now

Plus: 🎉 This Massive Science Festival Kicks Off Next Week

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Chelsea Wiley
April 24, 2026

Sponsored by North Market 🍴
North Market is turning 150, and you’re invited to the celebration. The 150 Year Celebration takes over North Market Downtown on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 7:00–10:00 p.m. at 59 Spruce Street, with an evening built around LOCAL + FRESH + AUTHENTIC. Expect chef-driven bites, drinks, and live entertainment from DJ RJD2 as the historic market opens up after hours. Tickets include all food, beverages, and entertainment, with VIP options for early entry and a few extra perks. For more info, head over to northmarket.org.

Hello, Thursday! Chelsea, here.

If you’re in the mood for a little weekend curiosity, this is a look at some of the highest-priced homes currently listed across the county. Together, these properties total $22,390,000, with 24 bedrooms, 29.5 bathrooms, and more than 42,547 square feet of living space. From golf course estates in New Albany to a skyline condo downtown and a fully reimagined Bexley showpiece, each property brings its own version of luxury and extravagance.

🎉 COSI’s Big Science Celebration Returns With 100+ Hands-On Exhibits Next Week
The COSI Science Festival kicks off next week, culminating in the Big Science Celebration on May 2. The week-long event will turn Columbus and the surrounding suburbs into a hands-on playground packed with experiments, demos, and interactive exhibits. Best part? It’s completely free.

👨‍💼 Looking for Work After Incarceration? This Columbus Job Fair Can Help
A free job fair at the Columbus library is helping people with felony records connect with second-chance employers and real resources. It’s all about opening doors and fresh starts, so if you or someone you know would benefit, make sure you check it out!

📱Columbus Floral Shop Incident Goes Viral, Prompting Wave Of Online Backlash
A Columbus floral shop is facing widespread backlash after a TikTok showing a confrontation between the owner and an Uber driver went viral. The video isn’t easy to watch and no one deserves to be treated this way.

Headlines 📰 

🏈 Ohio State just pulled off something that hasn’t happened in nearly 60 years, with four players taken in the top 11 picks of the NFL Draft. O-H! (Eleven Warriors)

👏 A new bill at the Statehouse could bring up to 14 weeks of paid leave to Ohio workers welcoming a child or dealing with major health issues. Supporters say it could ease impossible choices for families while helping businesses retain talent. (NBC4)

🚌 Columbus’ long-anticipated West Broad rapid transit line could hit a delay of more than a year due to updated traffic projections. The project is still moving forward, but the timeline just got a bit more complicated. (WOSU)

☀️ Weather: 84 and mostly sunny

Sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council 🖼️
Explore Columbus through a new lens by checking out the arts-focused event calendar from Art Makes Columbus. From Columbus Symphony performances and Opera Columbus productions to concerts by nationally touring artists and local musicians playing intimate venues across the city, there’s always something happening. Discover the events that bring our community together through music, live performance, and more. For more info, head over to columbusmakesart.com.

Coming Up This Week 📆

Coming Up This Month 📆

🏈 The Best Things To Do in Columbus This April
There’s so much happening around Columbus this month that it’s hard to know where to start. It’s a great month to be a sports fan (Crew, Clippers, CBJ, Aviators, OSU Spring Game, and more), but there’s also plenty of concerts, theatre performances, and so much more. Have a great April, Columbus!

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🏢 Remember, if you’re looking to get involved in a little creative destruction, head to the Main Library to see this display come crashing down.

READ MORE: This Wild Cup Sculpture At The Columbus Library Is About To Come Crashing Down

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- Chelsea