Thursday, October 5 2017

The 8 best Columbus ghost tours, including one that will give you a serious buzz πŸ‘»πŸ· 

Hello Thursday. It's James.

Want to get in the spirit of Halloween this month, without having to endure the chaos of a haunted house? Chelsea has you covered, with these 8 Columbus ghost tours that vary from family friendly to "let's get drunk and talk about ghosts." Something for everyone is what I'm saying.

Thursday Weather 🌑78 - 50% chance of precipitation. Showers possible after 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy. 🌧

Navigator Originals βœοΈHouse Hunting? Here’s What A $150,000 Budget Buys You, From Downtown To The Suburbs [Wiley]A $150,000 budget turns up some interesting choices all over the city.Broadway in Columbus 2017-2018 Season Kicks Off Next Week, and Includes Ohio State Legend Eddie George [MIller]The new Broadway season starts next week with School of Rock, and Zoey has the low down on what's in store for the rest of 2017-18, including a performance from Eddie George.GIVEAWAY: Tickets To The 9th Annual Taste Of Bexley [Keener]We're giving away tickets to the 9th annual Taste of Bexley, which will feature food, craft beer and beverage tastings from over 25 area restaurants and vendors. Very easy to enter and win, so check it out.Local Indie Press 'Two Dollar Radio' Opens Their Headquarters On Parsons Avenue [Miller]Zoey has a look at an interesting new business running out of a storefront on Parsons. Two Dollar Radio is an indie press, bookstore, and bar, all under one roof.

Coming Up πŸ“†πŸŽΌ 10/6: Columbus Symphony Orchestra Presents: Star Wars: A New HopeπŸ§€ 10/6: Mac & Cheese FestπŸ’ 10/6: Blue Jackets vs. Islanders (Opening Night)🍝 10/6-8: Columbus Italian Festival🏈 10/7: Ohio State vs. MarylandπŸ–Ό 10/7: Gallery Hop🍻 10/7: Grove City OktoberfestπŸ–Ό 10/7-8: Columbus Open Studio & StageπŸ‘Ÿ 10/8: Autism Speaks Walk🍽 10/9: Taste of Bexley

Around Town 🏘Columbus paramedics have already done planning on how to respond to potential mass shooting incidents in Columbus. Something many might not know is that for the last 20 years Columbus fire medics have worn bullet proof vests. [WOSU/Honig]Brent Warren at Columbus Underground sits down with Curtis Stitt, who just left his position as head of COTA. The discussion is wide ranging and includes a high level look at where Columbus stands with public transportation. (CU published this on three separate pages for some baffling reason, but it's an interesting read if you're interested in Columbus public transportation and mass transit.) [CU/Warren]LeVeque Tower recently underwent a renovation and opened a new bar and restaurant called The Keep. Breakfast With Nick took it in during an anniversary stay and has all the details you need, along with some pictures that'll have you drooling. [Breakfast With Nick]

LongreadThe short friendship of Kody Robertson and Michelle Vo.Washington Post: Two strangers bond over country music and beer. Then the gunshots started. 

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