/tags/columbus Columbus en-US Copyright Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-07-23/the-state-of-micromobility-in-columbus Transportation takes many forms. Whether it’s walking, driving, or mass transit, it’s an important part of city life. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-07-23/the-state-of-micromobility-in-columbus /2025-07-18/one-year-later-little-details-or-accountability-shown-by-columbus-officials-after-ransomware-attack It’s been one year since a ransomware attack breached the city of Columbus’ cyber defenses leaking hundreds of thousands of people’s personal information to the dark web. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-07-18/one-year-later-little-details-or-accountability-shown-by-columbus-officials-after-ransomware-attack George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-07-11/review-board-stalls-proposed-university-district-student-housing-project-again A Texas-based student housing developer wants to demolish The Little Bar at 2195 N. High St. to make way for a 9-story apartment tower with more than 800 beds. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:22:21 GMT /politics-government/2025-07-11/review-board-stalls-proposed-university-district-student-housing-project-again Allie Vugrincic /2025-06-30/columbus-nonprofit-takes-free-overdose-reversing-naloxone-to-music-festivals-across-the-country A Columbus couple's nonprofit, This Must Be The Place, has distributed more than 100,000 overdose-reversing naloxone kits. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-06-30/columbus-nonprofit-takes-free-overdose-reversing-naloxone-to-music-festivals-across-the-country Allie Vugrincic /arts-culture/2025-06-25/music-and-activism-take-the-stage-at-the-comfest-this-weekend Community Fest, better known as ComFest, got its start in 1972 amid the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War. Progressive politics have always been part of the festival and this year will be no different. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:07:37 GMT /arts-culture/2025-06-25/music-and-activism-take-the-stage-at-the-comfest-this-weekend Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-06-19/columbus-zone-in-update-targets-northland-area-for-redevelopment Columbus City Council rezoned 160 parcels along Route 161 in Northland near the Worthington border. Most were designated as "community activity centers." Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:18:47 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-19/columbus-zone-in-update-targets-northland-area-for-redevelopment Allie Vugrincic /2025-06-17/market-mexican-restaurant-to-open-in-downtown-columbus-as-part-of-minority-business-initiative Toro Meat Market will open at 150 Gay Street and Dos Hermanos will be located at 16 North High Street. Opening dates for the businesses are not yet set. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-06-17/market-mexican-restaurant-to-open-in-downtown-columbus-as-part-of-minority-business-initiative Allie Vugrincic /arts-culture/2025-06-04/columbus-museum-of-art-to-get-new-roof-thanks-to-3-75-million-in-city-county-and-state-funds The city of Columbus put $1 million toward the project. Franklin County put $1.5 million forward and the state added another $1.25 million. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:10:11 GMT /arts-culture/2025-06-04/columbus-museum-of-art-to-get-new-roof-thanks-to-3-75-million-in-city-county-and-state-funds Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-05-28/columbus-mayor-andrew-ginther-will-run-for-re-election-in-2027-seeking-fourth-consecutive-term Ginther's campaign said the mayor intends to run for a fourth term. Wed, 28 May 2025 15:13:57 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-28/columbus-mayor-andrew-ginther-will-run-for-re-election-in-2027-seeking-fourth-consecutive-term George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-05-22/columbus-voters-can-expect-to-see-1-9-billion-bond-package-on-the-november-ballot Voters will see five bond issues, for safety and health, parks and recreation, public services, public utilities, and neighborhood development and affordable housing. Thu, 22 May 2025 19:51:39 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-22/columbus-voters-can-expect-to-see-1-9-billion-bond-package-on-the-november-ballot Allie Vugrincic