Thursday, September 7 2017

Hello Thursday. It's James.

This 19th century farmhouse is currently for sale and features one of the most peaceful views I've ever seen. Also the main closet comes with a ladder, just so you now the kind of place we're talking about here.Chelsea looks at one of the most idyllic houses for sale in the Columbus area that I've seen in some time.Navigator full story: This 19th Century Farmhouse In Lancaster Is #Goals [Wiley]

The Rundown:Weather: 67. Isolated showers and mostly cloudy. Chance of precipitation 20%.To do: Two big concerts to choose from. Faith Hill and Tim McGraw come to Nationwide Arena, while at Express Live it's 2 Chainz. Tickets for Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are still available here, and same deal for 2Chainz here.

Navigator Originals:Seasonal Job Opportunities In Columbus [Wiley]Looking to put a little extra money in your pocket for the holidays? We've got a massive roundup of seasonal job opportunities, and we'll be keeping it updated as new jobs come in.Columbus Mennonite Church Defies Federal Law To Provide Sanctuary For Undocumented Mother [Miller]Churches like this will be at the forefront of whatever is to come with DACA. Like virtually everywhere, Trump's decision to end DACA will have a profound effect on Columbus.“A Tale Of Two Cities” Panel Reveals The City’s Deep Seeded Prejudice And Long Standing Hypocrisy [Miller]Shaun King and Nina Turner came to Columbus on Saturday for a Yes We Can panel on the divisions within Columbus. Zoey was there.Central Ohio Roadside Attractions: 17 Of The Weirdest Stops In the Buckeye State [Wiley]There's a lot of weird stuff in Ohio, so much so that Chelsea had to limit her list of roadside attractions to Central Ohio only (for now.) 

**Giveaway**If you're addicted to HGTV this giveaway is for you. We have two tickets to BIA's Parade of Homes that we are giving away on Friday. Very easy to enter, and this looks like a good year to go, with a focus on houses that are a little more realistic and affordable than usual. Even for those not looking to buy a home, there's gobs of inspiration to be had every year.GIVEAWAY: Two Tickets To The BIA Parade Of Homes

The Thursday Conversation:Kansas City lost out to Columbus in the Smart City initiative, but is it possible they are zooming ahead of us anyway? CityLab takes a look at what Kansas City is up to, including street lights that monitor traffic, free wifi over 50 blocks of downtown, and interactive kiosks all over that provide information about attractions and city information. [CityLab]Franklin County has readjusted property values, and homeowners recently received the results in the mail. Given runaway home prices in recent years, this meant a property tax increase for most. There is an appeals process and the first day saw a whopping 570 homeowners challenging their new property values. [Dispatch/Weiker]Ohio State's President Drake send an email to all faculty and students promising that Ohio State "support[s] our DACA students unequivocally." [/r/Columbus]

Longread for your lunch break:What one Alabama town’s attempt to secede from its school district tells us about the fragile progress of racial integration in America.New York Times Magazine: The Resegregation of Jefferson County

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