Thursday, July 6, 2017

Happy Thursday, Columbus! It's Chelsea.

Eden Burger, an organ vegan burger joint, is just waiting to show you how good a non-meat burger can be. Their patties are made from black beans and other plants, but they don't sacrifice anything at all when it comes to flavor. Eden Burger also has some of the best french fries in the city. 

Eden Burger Is A Local Organic Vegan Burger Joint Set To Take The City By Storm

The Rundown:Weather: 79. 90% chance of rain. Thunderstorms.To do: COSI After Dark: It Came From Outer Space is a 21+ event that is all about space. Let your nerd show while you sip on a drink or two! Activities include water pressure rockets, paper rockets, space shuttle reentry demonstration, egg drop, liquid nitrogen "astronaut ice cream", a solar eclipse demonstration and Trapped Columbus Escape Room. You can also catch some sci-fi "B movies" on the big screen, with titles like Santa Claus Conquers the Martians and Hercules Against the Moon Men. The event is from 5:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. For ticket information, please click here. 

Navigator Originals:Ohio Auditor Will Investigate Whether Taxpayer Money Went Into ECOT Attack Ad Against The StateECOT is once again under fire after the State Auditor announced that it would be investigating whether or not they funded ads critical of the state with taxpayer money.Yolanda Harris Gets A Fresh Start At WBNS-10TVFormerly a reporter at Fox 28, Yolanda Harris will now be anchoring the 5, 6, and 11 p.m. news at WBNS 10TV. The new gig comes six months after leaving Fox 28. Although the reason behind the move is unclear, some viewers suspect it could have something to do with Fox 28 owners, Sinclair Media Group. Budweiser Is Inviting Locals To Their Columbus Brewery And Yes, There Will Be HorsesTake a look inside Budweiser's Columbus brewery at a special event they are hosting for the local community. Taste some fresh beer and don't forget to check out the Clydesdales!Backyard Ohio Drive-In Makes National HeadlinesNorth Jackson resident Sherry Pratt made headlines across the country when photos of her Pinterest-worthy backyard "drive-in movie theater" went viral over the weekend. Want A Preview Of FMMF? You Better Visit Notes On Wednesdays This JulyMusic lovers will have a chance to check out some of the artists from this year's Fashion Meets Music Festival before the event in August. FMMF will host a July concert series that will feature a variety of local artists that will be appearing at the festival later this summer. What To Do If You Spot A Dog In A Hot CarHot cars can be incredibly dangerous for pups. The temperature inside a car can rise nearly 20 degrees in 10 minutes, which means your dog can be in trouble quickly. If you come across a dog in need, there are several ways you can help. 185 People Are Competing For 24 Marijuana Cultivator LicensesThe deadline has officially passed for Medical Marijuana Cultivator licenses in Ohio. Now, 185 people are vying to secure just 24 licenses throughout the state.  

The Thursday Conversation:

Airlines across the nation are looking to save money any way they can. Southwest Airlines, that means cutting direct flights from Columbus to Oakland over the winter. The break will last from Jan. 8 to Feb. 17.  [Dispatch/Rose]Forbes takes a look at how Columbus is working towards becoming a smart city, and how communities can benefit from these efforts. [Forbes]WBNS-10TV Meteorologist Chris Bradley shared a video with Columbusites yesterday updating viewers and fans on his ongoing cancer treatment. The beloved weatherman is continuing his fight against leukemia. [WBNS-10TV/Bradley] 

Longread for your lunch break:Hopkinsville, KY isn't exactly a typical tourist destination. But starting about 10 years ago, the visitor's bureau began receiving requests about a distant date in August of 2017. In a stroke of luck, Hopkinsville "hit the cosmic lottery". This year's highly anticipated full solar eclipse will fully encompass the small Kentucky town for nearly 3 minutes. Lucas Reilly takes an in-depth look at 'Eclipseville'. Mental Floss: How Eclipse Chasers Are Putting a Small Kentucky Town on the Map

Want to help support local, independently owned journalism? Forward this newsletter to a friend, and like us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Did that friend you've always admired for their intelligence and good looks forward this to you? Subscribe!Something to say? Hit reply - we read it all.Have a wonderful Thursday!