Thursday June 28, 2018

Craving some fair food? Here is your guide to 2018 Ohio County Fairs 🎡🌭🎟

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Happy Thursday!  It's Chelsea.

Summer is in full swing, which means it's the perfect time to grab a funnel cake, win some prizes, and have a total blast at a county fair. From now until October, counties around Central Ohio will be pulling out all the stops at their local fairgrounds, with rides, games, contests, entertainers, and more. Whether you're looking to chow down on a perfectly fried funnel cake or just do some spectacular people watching, a county fair is the place to be. 

 Thursday Weather 🌡If you've been enjoying these (relatively) cooler temps, you're in for a rude awakening. It's going to get HOT this weekend. Today we're looking at a high of 85 with partly sunny skies and very high humidity. 🔥☀️🍳

Navigator Originals ✏️Oxbow On Short To Takeover CBC Restaurant LocationA swanky new restaurant is headed to the brewery district. Oxbow On Short will be taking over the former CBC Restaurant. The new concept will have food that is fun and whimsical, but still very much chef-driven. 🍔🍺Columbus Cares: Families Belong Together Rally Happening Downtown This WeekendCommunities across the nation will gather on June 30 to protest the Trump administration and their inhumane policies regarding family separation at this country's borders. The Columbus rally is being held at the Statehouse and organizers are asking that people show up, ready to make their voices heard. 14 Fun And Fresh Farmers’ Markets And Where To Find ThemLooking to add some fresh ingredients into your meal prep? Here are 14 awesome Farmers' markets around the city, with the perfect produce you've been searching for. 🌽🍅🥦

Around Town 🏘COTA will begin adding electric buses to their fleet as they prepare to phase out diesel-powered vehicles entirely. Although the initial cost of electric buses is daunting, they will "pay for themselves with lower energy and maintenance costs," according to the Central Ohio Transit Authority.🚌🚍 [Buisness First]For generations, African-Americans in Columbus have been denied the same housing opportunities offered to whites. The ripple effect of that systemic racism continues today. Joel Oliphint takes an in-depth look at the color divide in Columbus. [Columbus Alive]Ohio State freshmen Marcus Hooker found himself in trouble in Pennsylvania. The defensive back has been charged with driving under the influence, disregarding traffic lanes, careless driving, no rear lights and purchase of alcoholic beverage by a minor. [Eleven Warriors]

Coming Up 📆🎵 6/28: Paramore (Express Live!)🎭 6/28-7/8: Willy Wonka (Columbus Children's Theatre)🎭 6/28-7/15: Frankenstein (Schiller Park)💥 6/29: Columbus Symphony Popcorn Pops - Superhero Soundtracks (Columbus Commons)🎵 6/29: Terence Blanchard (Lincoln Theatre)🎵 6/29: Joe Diffie (The Bluestone)🐷 6/29-30: PigMania BBQ & Blues Festival (Hilliard)🍷 6/29-30: Columbus Food & Wine Festival🍺 6/30: Red Brick Tap & Grill Annual Backyard Bayou⚽️ 6/30: Crew vs. Real Salt Lake🍑 6/30: The Peach Truck at Weiland's Market🛍 6/30: The Grandview Hop🎵 6/30: James Taylor w/ Bonnie Raitt (Schottenstein Center)🇺🇸 6/30: Patriotic Pops featuring the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus (Columbus Commons)

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Longread Ohio is no exception to the deadly opioid epidemic sweeping through the country. In fact, some would argue that we're right in the murky, depressing middle of it. Those struggling with addiction are used to discovering "internet remedies", but advocates of Kratom say this solution isn't just effective, it's life-saving. The leafy plant has changed the lives of many addicts, but without regulations, the FDA says the unmonitored distribution can be dangerous and potentially deadly. Buzzfeed News: Meet The “Kratom Warriors” Who Say This Plant Will End The Opioid Epidemic

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