Thursday, June 8 2017

How's it going Thursday. Zoey here.

We've waited a good long while, haven't we Columbus? On pins and needles, the whole city's been waiting and holding its breath, eagerly anticipating Swedish furniture titan, IKEA, to open its Columbus location. Well, that time has finally come. Madeline risks life and limb to check out the store crowds and videos the customer's thoughts and expectations on opening day.

Navigator full story: Huge Crowd Celebrates IKEA Columbus Opening At Last 

The Rundown:Weather: 75. Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain.To do: Head up to Tatoheads' for their Dinner And A Show, this time featuring artists Elliot Twelvetrees, Brian Clash, Christian Foster, and Molly Wagner. The menu will be provided by Hungarian Butcher. Check here for more details. 

Navigator Originals:

A Must-Have Guide To Columbus For The Intern Under 21Our very own intern, Nora, gives us a tour of the city from the perspective of an intern under 21. See which local destinations and hotspots she insists are a must try for anyone new to the city.

Columbus Native Nick Uhas Makes Science Sexy On America’s Got TalentColumbus' own Nick Uhas impresses the judges on America's Got Talent with his own brand of weird science.

Fright Night Friday Returns With Special Guest Fritz The NiteowlFritz the Niteowl makes a special appearance to host Fright Night Fridays for the CAPA Summer Film Series.

Just In Time For Hangover Season AKA Football, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Is Opening Downtown With All Day Breakfast And Tacos For AllThe Downtown area is getting some more taco competition with Fuzzy's Taco Shop moving into the old Japanese Steak House location. Chelsea gives us the details on the menu and enlightens us to why she's particularly looking forward to it so much.

The Thursday ConversationAs the previous contract expires in August, more than 100 teachers rallied outside of the Columbus City Schools main board of education office. The teachers hope to show support and solidarity for an improved contract that includes a better teacher to student ratio, better equipment, and better salaries. [ABC6/Wells]

As a part of a 72 store closure, Sears will be shutting down their Eastland and Westland locations. They'll be completely shut down by September this year with a liquidation sale starting as early as June 16. [Dispatch/Feran]

ECOT, Ohio's largest online charter school, was denied a request to block the collection of $60 million owed to the state. [10tv]

Longread for your lunch break:

Ralph DeMasi was once a one-time career New England mobster. People feared him while other mobsters respected him. Now Mr. DeMasi is an old, withering man, left with nothing but his regrets, his memories, and his longing for an old life of crime and excitement. This is his story.

The New York Times: THE HOLDUP: A Mobster, a Family and the Crime That Won’t Let Them Go

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Have a wonderful Thursday.