🐖 This Columbus BBQ Spot Is Finally Going Brick-And-Mortar

Plus: 📚 Quirky Little Reading Nooks Just Popped Up At Columbus Libraries

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Chelsea Wiley
April 30, 2025

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Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

I feel like we’re approaching a pretty monumental day for BBQ fans in Columbus. For the last 15 years, we’ve all been lining up at food trucks and windows for the magic that the chefs behind Ray Ray’s create. But now, Ray Ray’s Hog Pit is finally opening its a full brick-and-mortar restaurant and trust me, it’s well worth the wait. Whether you're a long-time fan or a BBQ newbie, the mouth-watering meats, family-friendly vibes, and new digs are all the reasons you need to make a pit stop. Also, I’m really sorry for making you thinking about such delicious food so early in the morning. Fingers crossed that you decided to save the newsletter for your lunchbreak!

📚 These Quirky Little Reading Nooks Just Popped Up At Columbus Libraries
Looking for a cozy spot to dive into your next read? Check out the unique reading nooks now scattered around Columbus libraries, perfect for bookworms and daydreamers alike! I would have been SO obsessed with these as a kid… especially that one that looks like a dragon. How cool is that?

🖖 Star Trek Beams Into Lancaster’s Decorative Arts Center Of Ohio
Ready to boldly go where no exhibit has gone before? The Star Trek exhibitition at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio is taking you on a cosmic journey you won’t want to miss.

Headlines 📰 

📸 Isaac Harris is a photographer with an eye for the unusual and a talent for capturing quirky moments and unique people, and his latest work reflects just that. (Matter News)

💁‍♀️ The 2025 class of Inspiring Women is full of trailblazers, from entrepreneurs to artists to community leaders. Their thoughts on what they hope for in 2025 show just how passionate and driven they are to make Columbus a better place. (Columbus Monthly)

🪫 Tens of thousands of Ohioans lost power after strong storms moved through the state yesterday afternoon, toppling trees and power lines. Here’s where the power is still out. (NBC4)

☀️ Weather: 71 and mostly sunny

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Today's Photo 🤳

😍 I don’t think I’ll ever love any wild animal as much as I love raccoons. If you need a reason to visit Inniswood Metro Gardens (besides the obvious reason of all of the incredible flowers) then let this silly little guy be that reason.

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- Chelsea