Wednesday, July 3, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
July 03, 2024

Sponsored by Dublin Irish Festival 🇮🇪
For 37 consecutive years, the first weekend of August has been dedicated to hosting what has become the largest three-day Irish Festival worldwide. Anticipating over 100,000 attendees, the festival boasts 7 stages, 60 acts, and a staggering lineup of more than 800 performers, ensuring there’s something for everyone. For more info, or to purchase your tickets in advance, head over to dublinirishfestival.org.

Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

The topic of public transportation comes up a lot in Columbus. As the city adjusts to growth, it’s become more and more evident that our current public transit isn’t going to cut it for much longer. There are rapid transit plans in the works, but it’s hard not to get wistful for “what could have been” when you find out that we almost had a monorail system. How different would the city be now if they’d actually gone through with it? It’s wild to see the renderings from this project because it almost looks like an alternate history of Columbus. P.S. We’ll be out for the holiday tomorrow, so we’ll see you back here Friday morning!

🎆 The Best 4th Of July Celebrations In Columbus: Your Guide To Festivities, Fireworks, & Fun
Over the next two days, communities around Central Ohio will be hosting all kinds of 4th of July fun. There are parades, festivals, fireworks, concerts, and so much more. Get out there and try to have some fun, Columbus!

😢 This Gluten-Free Columbus Bakery Is Temporarily Closed Due to Fire
The incident occurred overnight when a device with lithium batteries caught fire and exploded, causing significant damage.

Headlines 📰 

🧨 Wondering if it’s legal to set off your own fireworks this week? Here’s what you need to know about Ohio’s fireworks laws. (NBC4)

🇺🇸 As part of their Freedom to Serve series, the Ohio National Guard honored four black soldiers who were awarded the Medal of Honor during the Civil War. The soldiers served in the 5th United States Colored Troops, an African American regiment in the Civil War. (WOSU)

👏 A recent study ranked Columbus in the Top 5 cities in the U.S. for college grads. Not too shabby, C-bus! (Spectrum News)

🌦 Weather: 92 and partly sunny followed by thunderstorms and showers in the afternoon and evening. If you’re heading out for fireworks, be sure to check for rain delays!

Sponsored by Zip Zone Outdoor Adventures 🌳
Experience the ultimate outdoor adventure at ZipZone in Columbus! Enjoy zip line tours, a treetop obstacle course, and a ground-level kids’ park. With top-of-the-line equipment and a highly trained staff, ZipZone offers fun and safe adventures for the whole family. Locally owned and operated since 2012. Visit zipzonetours.com to start planning your adventure.

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