Thursday, April 13 2017

Forgotten Columbus history: the Great Prison Fire of 1930

Hey there Thursday. It's Zoey.

What are the consequences for forgetting your history? Is it possible to move forward without accepting what we've left behind? We ask these and other questions as we examine one of the darker moments of our beloved city.

The old Ohio Penitentiary was home to many conflicts and tragedies, but none as revealing of the human condition as the great fire of 1930.

The Rundown:Weather: 69. 10% chance of rain with partly cloudy skies.To do: Catch Heathers the Musical, the show everyone's been talking about. Based on the cult classic movie of the same name, this very funny comedy examines the complete and utter despair that can be (and usually is) high school. The show starts at 7:30 at the OSU Theatre Department. Check out their facebook for more information and purchase your tickets here.

Navigator Originals:

Puppies On The Patio At Global Gallery Promotes Adopt Don't Shop PhilosophyPeace For Paws Ohio and Growlers Dog Bones joined forces for Puppies on the patio in honor of national Pet Day. Both organizations are dedicated to saving pets at risk for euthanization and finding them loving homes.

Do A Happy Dance Because IKEA Columbus Is Opening June 7The home and furniture phenom sets to open its doors to the public this coming June. Check out all the building details here and maybe pick up some hiring information while you're at it.

Towering Over The North Market, A New Mixed Use Facility Will Be Built DowntownThe North Market area is getting a new 30-foot structure added to its already thriving community. See what local business owners think of the new neighbor and get a glimpse at a detailed chart of the buildings development timeline.

BrewDog Worth $1.24 Billion After InvestmentSay hello to BrewDog's new multi-million dollar investor, TSG Consumer Partners. What kind of changes does the billionaire beer business plan on making now, and what other plans do they have for the future?

The Thursday Conversation:

With the new Market Building set to be built, it's a good idea to take a look at the North Market's weathered history, along with some vintage photos of the area. [Dispatch]

The Ohio House of Representatives rejected a proposal by the state's governor to get rid of the Bureau For Children Of Medical Handicaps. The proposal was a part of a larger two-year $66.9 million budget plan. [10tv]

City leaders came together for a much-needed discussion about the opioid epidemic gripping the city. [NBC4/Sneed]

Longread for your lunch break:

As hospitals continue to close at a rapid rate across the U.S., one southern community in Tenessee, in particular, is in desperate need of medical services. Read how it affects the lives of its citizens and how it cripples the town's very well being.

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