Tuesday, June 6 2017

IKEA opens Wednesday and traffic could get weird

Hello Tuesday. It's James.

IKEA is opening Wednesday and if you're going to be north of Columbus be aware that traffic could get crazy.And if you're actually planning on attending opening day (and Godspeed if this is you) then you definitely want to read how traffic will be handled at the opening.

The Rundown:Weather: 73. Mostly sunny. 20% chance of precipitation, most likely after 3pm.To do: Easton Movies by Moonlight will be showing The Wizard of Oz at 9pm. And if you get there early, you can take an Easton carriage ride at $10 per person, children under 15 free.

Navigator Originals:Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band Will Rock Columbus This SeptemberBob Seger will be coming to Nationwide Arena September 30th. Find out when tickets go on sale, and how to get them early in this Zoey Miller explainer.Should Dogs Be Allowed On Columbus Patios?The City of Columbus has made it known that they plan on enforcing a law banning dogs from restaurant patios. This comes to news to many in the community, given the number of patio fundraisers and patio/dog events in Columbus.Thad Matta Is Leaving Ohio State And The Search For A New Basketball Coach Is OnThe past years haven't been the greatest for Ohio State basketball, but it's still a sad thing to see Thad Matta leave. I'll never forget that 2007 run in the NCAA tournament (the Xavier and Tennessee games especially) among many other moments. Thad Matta is all anyone could ask for as a coach, and it's terrible that his health has led Ohio State to this point.Democratic Hopeful Steve Dettelbach Urges Statewide Support Of Republican Mike DeWine’s Opiate Law SuitDeWine's opiate lawsuit might be a rare example of actual bipartisan action. 

The Tuesday Conversation:Columbus Business First takes a look at the most valuable apartment communities in the Columbus area, headed by LC Paddock #1 and #2, worth nearly $50 million. Check the link for the rest of the 20 most valuable. [Newpoff/Business First]The Dispatch has a photo gallery looking back at the career of Thad Matta. Let's remember the good times. [Dispatch]IKEA opening is indicative of a healthy local economy in Columbus. Job growth and population growth are both high, and unemployment is low enough that local wages are rising. [ABC6]

Longread for your lunch break:One of the most incredible stories I have ever read. This family of six was discovered in 1978 after having spent 40 years alone in Siberia.Smithsonian: For 40 Years, This Russian Family Was Cut Off From All Human Contact, Unaware of World War II

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