Thursday, July 18, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
July 18, 2024

Sponsored by Columbus Symphony 🎺
Nationwide Picnic with the Pops wouldn’t be the same without the long tradition of welcoming The Best Damn Band in the Land! The summer series ends with an ode to the Buckeyes and the upcoming season, featuring your favorite fight songs and battle cries topped off with fireworks. To purchase your tickets, or for more info, head over to picnicwiththepops.com.

Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.

Big changes could be coming to the South Fourth Street area downtown. The iconic Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace might make way for a towering 23-story mixed-use development. This ambitious project would see existing buildings torn down to develop a new building offering a blend of residential, retail, and office spaces. Get the full scoop on what this means for the future of one of our favorite spots and see renderings of what the new building will look like below.

🌻This Sunflower Festival Should Absolutely Be On Your Summer Bucket List
Every year, a farm in Coshocton becomes a dreamy destination for many Ohioans. A multi-weekend pick-your-own sunflower festival is the perfect way to embrace a little whimsy and bring something beautiful home for yourself!

💵Wage Inequality in Ohio: Who’s Earning Less and Why It Matters
Raising the minimum wage to $17 per hour from $10.45 would mean big changes for Ohio’s workers. According to a new study, it would benefit 1,378,962 working people in the state.

Headlines 📰

🏥OhioHealth plans to spend at least $200 million to expand Dublin Methodist Hospital. The expansion will bring 200 jobs, more inpatient beds, and a Level 3 trauma center by 2025. (WOSU)

🎵In the 1970s and '80s, artists like Ohio Players, Zapp, and Lakeside came out of the Buckeye State and brought funk into the mainstream of American music. These artists had a lasting impact on funk music. (Arts Midwest)

🥒An Ohio company selling cucumbers across three Midwest states (including Ohio) issued a voluntary recall on Tuesday, citing a possible listeria contamination. Here’s what you need to know. (Time)

☀️ Weather: 79 and sunny

Sponsored by The Greater Columbus Arts Council 📆
Want to take advantage of all of the arts events Columbus has to offer? Well, Art Makes Columbus makes it easy. At the link below, you’ll find all of the city’s best festivals, art shows, and artsy things to do. Get out there and enjoy your summer, Columbus! Head over to columbusmakesart.com/events for more info!

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💜Sunset Ridge Lavender Farm is such a gem. Lavender season might be over, but we can all spend a little time daydreaming until next year!

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- Chelsea