Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
January 30, 2024

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Hello, Tuesday! Chelsea here.

By now, everyone knows that Columbus is a foodie city. There are so many great spots tucked throughout the city that you could literally eat at a different restaurant for every meal and be treated to a fantastic meal at every turn. But what happens when you get out of Columbus and into the suburbs? Well, surprising no one, there are even more gems to discover. No matter where you find yourself around the city, you can find something yummy from the best restaurants in each suburb.

Navigator Feature Story: The Best Restaurant In Every Columbus Suburb 🍽

🍕 The Former Owner Of Beloved South End Pizzeria Has Passed Away 
Parsons Avenue was once an epicenter for Columbus-style pizza. With the square cuts and the thinner crust, there were some incredible spots around the South End serving up this style of pies. But one beloved spot still has the neighborhood wishing for the good old days, and now the man behind that iconic spot has passed away.

🖼 The Greater Columbus Arts Council Celebrates Bangladeshi Art & Culture In New Exhibition
The curator of the exhibit, Dina Zaman, emphasized her goal of introducing Columbus to the narrative-driven art of Bangladesh, highlighting the role of women in its arts and culture. The exhibition opens later this week and we’ve got all the details.

✈️ A Modern, New Terminal Is Coming To John Glenn Columbus International Airport
There’ve been some new developments in the plan to modernize John Glenn International Airport. Now that funding has been approved, construction could begin as soon as next year.

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Headlines 📰 

🏳️‍⚧️ More than 100 families with transgender members have made plans to leave the state after Ohio Republicans passed an override last week on Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of a bill banning gender-affirming care. They have only 90 days until the law takes effect to figure out how to plan for their future. (Ohio Capital Journal)

📷 By the 1880s, cabinet cards were the world’s favorite photographic format. Here’s a look back at some of these early photographic works from right here in Ohio. (Ohio Memory)

😢 If the recent spat of closures, like losing CD101 and the Vanderelli Room, has you down, you’re not alone. And I hate to break it to you, but it’s nothing new. The Other Columbus columnist Scott Woods breaks it down here. (Matter News)

Weather: 40 with snow turning to rain by mid-afternoon

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☁️ If the gray is getting you down, just keep holding on. Get out and explore even if the sun isn’t shining, although we’re expecting blue skies by the end of the week.
 
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- Chelsea