Tuesday, February 6, 2018

This enchanting New Albany home is absolutely magical 😍🏡

February 06, 2018

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Hello, Columbus. Chelsea here!

I'm a sucker for anything geeky. So when I first saw this nearly $1.2 million home, my first thought was "it's totally magical". It has a winding spiral staircase and perfectly captures that old world, fairytale vibe. 

Behind every closet door, I was fully expecting to see a glimpse into Narnia. It may or may not actually be a magical portal house, but it definitely has a few surprises. 

Tuesday Weather 🌡Bad news, friends. Today will be cold and cloudy, with a high around 32F. Expect snow showers tonight and into Wednesday morning. ☁️☃️

Navigator Originals ✏️By The End Of The Year, Kroger Will Help You Kiss Traditional Check-Out Lines Goodbye 🛒Change is coming to the way you grocery shop. Kroger is introducing their "Scan, Bag, Go" program to stores in Columbus. The program will allow shoppers to scan the items when placing them in the cart, bag them, and then pay at a self-checkout station. All without waiting in line. The Best Valentine’s Day Dinners In Columbus ❤️Looking for that perfect dinner on Valentine's Day? Here are your best options. Most of the menus are prix-fixe, with prices per guest ranging from $40 to $99+. Round Up The Kids! Here Are The 2018 Family Programs At The Main Library 📚The Columbus Main Library is offering monthly events that are free and fun for the whole family. From concerts and performances to cartoon festivals and reading clubs. 

Around Town 🏘A recent study from the Ohio State University revealed that food insecurity is a much larger problem in Columbus than previously reported. Researchers found that a third of households in some neighborhoods struggle to get enough food to last through the month. [WOSU]It's been four months since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Nearly half a million Americans are still without power on the island. But AEP Ohio has a crew on the ground, helping families get electricity back. "Just yesterday, we turned some people on and it was amazing," said AEP lineman Steve Tadena. "I never got so many hugs in my life at one time. It is really, really gratifying." [WBNS10tv]The Columbus City Council approved the mayor's budget, and we're looking at an $894 million general fund for 2018. Mayor Ginther had originally proposed an $890 million budget, but the city ended the year with an additional $3.4 million carryover. Those funds will be used to support the Mayor's safety initiative. [Dispatch]

Picture of the DayA Redditor caught an interesting view of 65 E State St., a skyscraper in the heart of Downtown Columbus. Why yes, that is a giant, inflatable Tube Man. (📷: Reddit)

Longread What does it mean to die? Jahi McMath, a teenager from Oakland, California was declared brain dead by the hospital after complications arose during a tonsillectomy. For the past four years, Jahi's parents have been fighting to keep her alive, against the wishes of the hospital and against all odds. The New Yorker: What Does It Mean to Die? 

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