Tuesday, September 17, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
September 17, 2024

Sponsored by North Market 🐔
Hey Columbus foodies! North Market is calling your name! Swing by the original downtown spot for that classic market vibe, or check out the Bridge Park location in Dublin for a fresh, modern twist. Whether you're craving fresh produce, artisanal goodies, or a taste of international cuisine, North Market has it all. Go eat, shop, and experience the best of Columbus at North Market – two awesome locations, endless deliciousness! To start planning your visit, head over to northmarket.org.

Hello, Tuesday! Chelsea here.

With the seemingly meteoric rise in home prices around Columbus over the last decade, it's easy to become a little numb to sticker shock. Although they're incredibly common today, million-dollar dream homes (now multi-million) weren't always a thing here in Columbus. In fact, it wasn't until 1988 that the Franklin County Auditor's Office recorded its first $1 million home sale. But those days are long gone now and currently, the five most expensive properties listed in the county are all multi-million dollar listings. Some have acreage while others have a variety of high-end amenities, but they all have one thing in common: they're all listed for over $3 million.

🌒 Tonight’s Supermoon and Eclipse Combo Is a Must-See, If It’s Not Too Cloudy
It’s been a big year when it comes to sky/stargazing. We’ve been treated to a total solar eclipse, the Aurora Borealis, and some meteor showers. But now, we’ll have one more cool event to add to our celestial haul: A supermoon lunar eclipse.

🐶 The South End Is Getting A New Tail-Waggin’ Addition In Mutts & Co.
The locally owned pet store is opening a new location on Whittier Street and will offer retail services, like pet foods and supplies, as well as a self-service dog wash.

Headlines 📰 

👩‍🌾 Ohio farmers are feeling the squeeze as trade tensions and rising costs hit hard. The agricultural industry affects more than just farmers, and with shifting global markets and growing economic challenges, the struggle is very real for these Ohioans. (Ohio Capital Journal)

🚔 Springfield's recent bomb threats, all hoaxes, have stirred up intense local and political drama, fueled by false claims about the immigrant community by former President Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance. Amid heightened security and rising tensions, the town is navigating a storm of misinformation. (ABC6)

🎵 The Columbus International Children’s Choir dazzled at the World Choir Games in New Zealand, securing gold in two categories among 250 global choirs. With performances in multiple languages and a history of prestigious venues, a big round of applause is in order! (Dispatch)

🌥️ Weather: 85 and mostly cloudy

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Enjoy live music, art, and all sorts of other fun this autumn here in Columbus. You can find so many fantastic events featuring local artists through ColumbusMakesArt.com/Events. Just click the link above and start searching!

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🦖 Have you ever visited Orton Hall at OSU? It’s one of the oldest buildings on campus and it’s also home to a dinosaur!

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- Chelsea