😍 What’s Next For Eastland?

Plus: 🍻 The Best Things To Do This Weekend

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Chelsea Wiley
March 07, 2025

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Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

We made it to the end of the week, and honestly, it’s been a wild one. Between the unpredictable weather, the latest city updates, and whatever chaos the internet threw our way, we’ve earned a moment to catch our breath. But before we fully slide into weekend mode, we’ve got an interesting update on Eastland Mall—because big changes could finally be on the horizon.

📆 The Best Things To Do In Columbus This Weekend
Ready for a weekend jam-packed full of art, theatre, concerts, sports, and more? Columbus is popping off this weekend and you should definitely consider this your invitation to go out and have some fun.

🖼️ Poetry, Art, and Music Converge in A Journey of Iceland at Dublin Arts Council
Speaking of things to do this weekend, I highly suggest you stop by the Dublin Arts Council to check out this incredible exhibit. I got to swing by while they were setting up and getting to watch the artists in their element and hear about their point of view while creating the art was amazing.

Headlines 📰 

🧑‍🏫 Educators in central Ohio are worried about the future of federal education funding as the White House considers dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. While supporters say the move could cut bureaucracy, local teachers fear it could mean fewer resources for students who rely on programs like special education and Title 1. (NBC4)

🚗 Columbus is still suing Hyundai and Kia over a design flaw that fueled a surge in car thefts. City leaders want accountability, while Hyundai says the lawsuit is unnecessary. (Axios Columbus)

🍻 It’s almost patio season, which means it’s the perfect time to visit this beer garden in Delaware that was recently ranked the best in the nation. (Dispatch)

☀️ Weather: 46 and partly sunny

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😎 Fingers crossed for some more sunshine this weekend (a temperature that’s warm enough for a patio margarita!)

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- Chelsea