🏠 These Central Ohio Historic Homes Have Stories to Tell

Plus: ☀️ Where To Soak Up Summer Fun In The Buckeye State

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Chelsea Wiley
July 15, 2025

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Hello, Tuesday! Chelsea here.

You’d think after living in Columbus most of my life, I’d have seen it all—but this week reminded me just how much history is hiding in plain sight. From literary legends to presidential porches, I went down a rabbit hole of historic homes across Central Ohio, and honestly? I think you might want to as well.

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Headlines 📰 

💻 One year after a devastating ransomware attack, The City of Columbus is investing $23 million in a "zero trust network" to overhaul its cybersecurity infrastructure and prevent future breaches by implementing advanced protections like micro-segmentation and continuous identity verification. (WOSU)

🏡 Pink tile, flamingo wallpaper, and a fireplace in the entryway? That’s what greeted Bryan and Jodi Bair when they bought a 1952 Marble Cliff ranch. See how they transformed the retro time capsule into a warm, modern home that’s as stylish as it is personal. (Columbus Monthly)

🚶 Who needs the coasts? Columbus ranked among the top walkable cities in the U.S., thanks to vibrant neighborhoods like the Short North, Downtown, and the University District. Here’s why visitors (and locals) are exploring Cbus one step at a time. (USAToday)

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☀️ The OG Wendy’s was such a vibe back in the day. I spent a lot of time at COSI when it was located across the street, and it Wendy’s/COSI was a very elite way to spend the day!

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