Wednesday, May 22, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
May 22, 2024

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Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

This summer was made for adventure. And the best part is that you don’t even have to go that far to have fun. Whether you’re looking to spend the day scaling quarry walls, wandering through an enchanted garden, or taking to new heights in a treetop wonderland, our Metro Parks system has an adventure waiting for you. Seriously, I don’t know what we did to deserve such a fantastic park system here, but I’m grateful. Have fun exploring, Columbus!

🥩 The Last Remaining York Steak House Is Officially Up for Sale—And It’s the End of an Era
This iconic restaurant on West Broad Street is looking for a new owner, marking the end of an era for the decades old steak house. Anyone in the mood to purchase a beloved Columbus eatery?

🌳 Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve Is An Amazing, Ancient Place
Blackhand Gorge is genuinely one of the most stunning places you can visit in Central Ohio. It’s one of those spots that photos don’t do justice and you really do have to experience it for yourself. Whether you’re hiking or kayaking, have a great day exploring our own little slice of Middle Earth right here in Ohio.

Headlines 📰 

🌌 Getting to see the Northern Lights from Ohio will probably continue to hold a spot in the Top 5 coolest things I’ve ever experienced for a good long while. But if you weren’t lucky enough to catch it, you might be in luck. All Sides with Anna Staver chatted with an astronomer who has chased The Northern Lights for 15 years about why we might see more of them. (WOSU)

📰 A Hilliard teen was part of a terrifying white supremacist plot to attack the nation’s power grid. This incredible article from journalists Andy Downing and Joel Oliphint is a heavy read, but a very important one. (Matter News)

🌡 LifeCare Alliance distributes up to 2,000-4,000 box fans each summer to help keep Columbus residents safe in the heat. Here’s how you can help. (ABC6)

⛈ Weather: 84 and partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms

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- Chelsea