Tuesday, June 20 2017

A massive new Columbus Metro Park will be built on an old quarry near Marble Cliff, and we have pictures.

June 20, 2017

Hey there, Tuesday. Zoey Here.

Columbus Metro Parks and Wagenbrenner Development are teaming up to create a pretty awe-inspiring park project. Check out these photos and videos for yourself and try and not let your jaw drop.

The Rundown:Weather: 82 F. Clear skies with a 10 percent chance of rain.To do: Iconic punk band At The Drive-In reunites with their first new single since their split in the early 2000s. Don't miss your chance to see them in Columbus at EXPRESS LIVE! Check here for details.

Navigator Originals:11 Amazing AirBnBs In Downtown Columbus For Less Than $200New to the Columbus area or just looking for a home away from home within the city? AirBnB's might be your best option. Not only do you get that cozy home feeling, you'll be close to the shops and restaurants that really give a city its charm. Chelsea did the legwork and rounded up a list of the best AirBnBs in Columbus. Who knows, maybe one might catch your eye.

While Many Celebrated Inclusivity This Pride Weekend Four Were Arrested Fighting For That Very IdeaAs fun as Pride Fest was this weekend it wasn't without its predicaments. Early in the parade, four protesters were arrested while trying to raise awareness for Gay and Transgender people of color.

Boobs Or Booze? Comfest Is Fighting For BothComfest has a long tradition of topless attendees of either gender. Now state liquor agents are threatening its very institution of freedom of expression. Our own Madeline reports all the details.

These Precious Pups At Columbus Pride Will Make You MeltColumbus is a city that just loves its puppers and doggos. Check out all the cute furried little celebrities that made it out for Columbus' Pride Fest over the weekend.

Looking To Get A Sharp Fade? EVOLUER Studios In The King-Arts District Is The Place To Check OutIf you find yourself in need of a good barber on the near east side then definitely check out EVOLUER. A great looking barber shop with talented barbers, just look at the photos and see for yourself.

The Tuesday Conversation:A story that's as tragic as it is heartwarming: a Columbus couple has reunited after 40+ years apart. Howard Foster broke up with Myra Clark because he could not see her being happy as half of an interracial couple due to the racial environment at the time. [King/Dispatch]

The Worthington Arts Festival went down over the weekend. Check out all the fun and cool looking art that you missed out on with this cool series of photos. [This Week News]

An appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court by an Ohio organization was declined yesterday. The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless filed the appeal against Ohio Secretary Jon Husted to fight a technicality they say unjustly keeps valid citizens from voting. [Wehrman/Dispatch]

Longread for your lunch break:

It looks like things are heating up for the investigation into possible collusion between Russian political tampering and the people connected to the Trump campaign. Robert Mueller has put together a crackpot team of investigators. Read why this team is different than any other team of investigators and why Mueller may have chosen them.

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