Wednesday, June 28 2017

Hello Wednesday. It's James.

South end is getting an awesome new bookstore/cafe/bar on Parsons Ave. Chelsea has all the details on the space that should be open in September.

Navigator full story: Indie Publisher Two Dollar Radio Bringing Bookstore/Bar/Cafe Combo To South End

The Rundown:Weather: 80. Sunny.To do: Planthropy and The Crest are hosting a Super Succulent Workshop at the Crest. You'll learn all about succulents while you create a container garden. Should be a nice, soothing mid-week activity to take you away from the stress of it all. Starts at 6:30 PM and details are here.

Navigator Originals:The 9 Best Places To Take Your Dog Swimming Near ColumbusIt's that time of year: your dog wants to go swimming. Madeline looks at 9 awesome locations near Columbus where your dog can have a ball getting wet.Columbus Has Bad Drivers, Allstate Says SoAllstate insurance put out a report that has Columbus listed as one of the worst driving cities in Ohio. Only Cincinnati is worse. Check it out and see if their conclusions sounds right to you.The Truth Behind Columbus’ Shocking Lead Poison Levels And Why They Should Matter To YouZoey Miller looks at a public health issue: lead paint and lead abatement (or lack thereof) in Columbus housing, particularly with regards to landlords. Dozens of homes in Columbus have been declared unlivable public health hazards due to high lead paint levels in the homes.Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Spreads His Campaign Platform On A Statewide Tour70 year old governor candidate Mike DeWine is planning a statewide tour to start his campaign.

The Wednesday Conversation:Ever wonder how fast and strong Ohio State football players are? Eleven Warriors has posted a peak at the Buckeyes leader board for the 40 yard dash and 225 pound bench press. Not surprisingly, the numbers are eye popping. [Eleven Warriors]The healthcare reform bill Senate vote was pushed back to after the 4th of July holiday, but Medicaid cuts are being discussed in the Ohio Statehouse as well. Republican lawmakers want to freeze Medicaid expansion in 2018, which would cause as many as 500,000 Ohioans to lose health care coverage. [Siegal/Dispatch]There's a new most expensive home for sale in Central Ohio. It's a $6 million estate overlooking Muirfield, and Columbus Business First has pictures. [Newpoff/Business First]WOSU's All Sides With Ann Fisher goes deep on the recent Pride protest and fallout. [WOSU]

Longread for your lunch break:This might be the most Kentucky thing you'll ever read: the hottest new wrestling gimmick in the Kentucky-based Appalachian Mountain Wrestling is The Progressive Liberal. Deadspin talked to Dan Richards about creating the perfect wrestling heel for Appalachia in 2017. It ends up being more insightful than you might think.Deadspin: No One Is Pissing Off Local Wrestling Crowds Like The "Progressive Liberal"

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