Thursday, March 7, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
March 07, 2024

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At Hugga in the Hills, they are in the business of slowing time, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the present moment and create unforgettable experiences in the Hocking Hills. This gorgeous property offers four unique villas, each offering a unique slice of peace and serenity. To learn more, or to book your own stay, head over to huggainthehills.com.

Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.

It’s been a week full of exciting development news here in Columbus. There are so many exciting projects on the horizon and we’ve got another one to add to the ever-growing pile! Westerville is getting a new, 30,000-square-foot adult playground and it’s going to be epic. Construction is starting soon and if Smash Park in Westerville turns out anything like its OG location in Des Moines, we’re in for a real treat. Seriously, this place looks awesome.

🌼 This Gorgeous Hiking Trail In Northeastern Ohio Features 40,000 Daffodils
If the tulip festival got you thinking about being surrounded by flowers, but you don’t want to wait until April, I’ve got the perfect suggestion. This stunning trail winds through thousands and thousands of blooming daffodils. Have fun exploring!

🏬 7 Stores And Shopping Centers That Columbus Will Never Forget
Here’s your chance to reminisce about your favorite old-school shopping haunts. From Lazarus to Gold Circle, we’re taking a look back at the best. Memory Lane, here we come.

Headlines 📰 

⚠️ According to the National Transportation Safety Board Chair, the controlled burn of a derailed rail car containing toxic vinyl chloride in East Palestine in February 2023 was not necessary. Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio called the information "outrageous," stating that it's more proof that Norfolk Southern put profits over safety and cannot be trusted. (WOSU)

❤️ The recent Broadway musical ‘How to Dance in Ohio’ tells part of the amazing journey of Dr. Emilio Amigo. Now, the Columbus psychologist is telling the rest of the story, in his own words. (Columbus Monthly)

💵 A record-setting Columbus operating budget of $1.2 billion will set up shelters during extreme weather, fund local priorities like infant health programs, and pay to hire more police officers in the year ahead. (Axios)

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Sponsored by PromoWest 🎸
No one does live music in Columbus quite like PromoWest. They’ve got some fantastic shows coming up in 2024, including GroupLove, Sleater Kinney, The Avett Brothers, and more. To see what’s on the calendar, or to grab tickets to a show, head over to promowestlive.com.

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- Chelsea