Thursday, November 2, 2017

Ray Ray's Hog Pit Is Headed To Franklinton

Good Morning, Columbus!  It's Chelsea.

Today is Thursday, which means it's a good day to eat Ray Ray's Hog Pit. Let's be real, any day is a good day to eat Ray Ray's, but, fans of the BBQ joint can soon get their fill at a brand new location. 

Ray Ray's will have a permanent food truck at Land-Grant Brewing in Franklinton starting Saturday, November 11. 

 Weather ๐ŸŒก67. Cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. ๐ŸŒง

Navigator Originals โœ๏ธStar Wars has always generated some of the most dedicated fans. Bill Plessinger is no exception. Just in time for Trick Or Treat, he completed a huge AT-AT to decorate his front yard. And by huge, I mean the size of his house! [Wiley]Don't forget to check out our totally awesome Fall Bucket List Challenge. Instagram your favorite fall activities with the corresponding hashtags and you could win some amazing prizes. [Wiley] 

Around Town ๐Ÿ˜Transportation in Columbus is heavily dependent upon cars. In fact, 89% of commuters in Franklin County take a car, truck, or van to work each day. Just 3% use public transportation. But for the people who rely on the bus, the commute can be time-consuming and frustrating, especially when the job barely covers the bills. Find out what it's like to be stranded in Columbus. [WOSU]A man went to see a movie with a group of friends and got a nasty surprise. While enjoying a film at AMC Lennox, the movie-goer found a rat headfirst in his Sour Patch Kids. [10TV]The Ohio State University will play a central role in Sunday's episode of the cartoon classic, The Simpsons. Mr. Skinner always wanted to be the field commander for TBDBITL, and it turns out, he just might have had what it takes! [ABC6/Fox28]

Coming Up ๐Ÿ“†๐Ÿš‚ 11/1-4: Kids Clothing & Toy Pop Up Shop๐Ÿฐ 11/2: Best Bites: Comfort Food๐ŸŽค 11/3: Trevor Noah๐ŸŽต 11/4: Columbus Ohio Record, Cd & Music Memorabilia Show๐Ÿ–ผ 11/4: Gallery Hop๐ŸŽป 11/4: Mozart's Requiem๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท 11/5: Turkish Food Festivalโš” 11/5: The Legend of Zelda : Symphony of the Goddesses๐ŸฆŽ 11/5: Buckeye Reptile Expo๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 11/5: Hot Chocolate 15k/5k Columbus๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 11/5: DogTap 5k Race + Party๐Ÿƒ 11/5: National Bison Day celebration at Darby Nature Center๐ŸŒณ 11/5: Fairy and Troll House Trail๐ŸŽต 11/5: Bob Dylan

Longread ๐ŸบOver fifty years ago, one man tried to hold the Coors brewery CEO for ransom. Things didn't end well. This excerpt from Phillip Jett's new true crime book tells the real-life story of the kidnapping of Adolph Coors III and the massive manhunt that followed. Longreads: The Death of an Heir: Adolph Coors III and the Murder That Rocked an American Brewing Dynasty 

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