Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
February 21, 2024

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Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

How does hopping on a train here in Columbus and heading straight to New York City sound? Looking for a warmer destination? How about a trip down to New Orleans? That could all be in the cards if two new routes planned by the Federal Railroad Agency move forward. It’s such an exciting time for passenger rail here in Columbus and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.

🏨 Lost History Of Columbus: The Chittenden Hotel
Over the 60 years that the Chittenden Hotel existed, it burned down twice. Even after all of that, it was torn down in 1950 and nothing remains of this elegant hotel.

🪴 6 Cool Plant Stores To Check Out Around Columbus
Looking to nurture your green thumb? Columbus has you covered. There are some really cool places around town where you can grab plants, supplies, and more.

Headlines 📰 

🇺🇸 Have you ever thought about working at the polls for elections? Franklin County needs poll workers and Ohioans as young as 17 are eligible. (Axios)

🛒 The owners of Weiland’s Grocery have announced that they are selling the beloved Clintonville-Beechwold store. Luckily, the grocer will stay in the capable hands of current employees. (WOSU)

📈 A recent study released by the Bank of America Institute confirms that Columbus is the fastest-growing city in the U.S. (NBC4)

☀️ Weather: 59 and mostly sunny

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- Chelsea