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Smith & Wollensky has reversed course on its anticipated Columbus return. The high-end steakhouse, known for dry-aged USDA Prime steaks and top-tier wine, confirmed it will no longer reopen downtown after initially announcing plans last year. The restaurant was slated to take over the first floor of the Hyatt Regency in the Arena District; a […]
White Castle is looking toward the future without losing sight of its roots. The Columbus-based burger chain unveiled its updated restaurant prototype last week. The “Castle of Tomorrow” debuted at the grand reopening of the 1025 Alum Creek Drive location last Tuesday. The newly reimagined restaurant includes a modernized kitchen, AI-assisted double drive-thru, colorful dining […]
If you’re a little too reliant on your cell phone and new help putting the phone down and living your life, there are tips and the latest trends. How to Reduce Screen Time: Tips to Put Your Phone Down – The New York Times
Columbus is a hot commodity this year. In Condé Nast Traveler’s 38th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, the capital city landed at No. 8 on the list of top large cities in the country. This ranking put the 614 ahead of major destinations like New York City and Seattle. MORE: Columbus Featured on “The Today Show”, […]
Ann B. Walker— a trailblazing journalist, radio host, and community leader who became the first woman and first Black broadcaster to cover the Ohio Statehouse— has died at 101. Her passing was confirmed Sunday by Bethany Presbyterian Church, where she was a longtime member. Walker’s career broke barriers long before diversity in newsrooms was common. […]
Ohio is preparing to honor one of its most celebrated natives with a statewide tribute that will span an entire year and coincide with America’s 250th anniversary. “Beloved: Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison” will launch on her birthday, February 18, 2026, in Columbus, and continue through February 18, 2027, ending in her hometown of Lorain. The […]
Columbus got some national love this week after being spotlighted on NBC’s Today Show as one of the country’s top fall road trip destinations. During a Tuesday segment, Travel & Leisure editor-in-chief Jacqui Gifford shared her picks for where to catch the best foliage. She named Columbus alongside Catskill, New York; McCall, Idaho; and Charlottesville, […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Magic 95.5 is dedicated to making sure you’re safe & informed. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, domestic violence is defined as “the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by […]
Ohio’s attorney general says more than 100 people were taken into custody statewide during a weeklong human trafficking crackdown. Attorney General Dave Yost revealed details of Operation Next Door, which involved over 100 law enforcement agencies and led to 135 arrests. Of those, 103 were people accused of prostitution or solicitation. Authorities also made 32 […]
A wave of new state laws goes into effect Tuesday, September 30th. These updates are part of Ohio’s new two-year budget signed by Gov. Mike DeWine earlier this summer. Age Checks for Adult WebsitesWebsites with large amounts of explicit content must now verify users are 18 or older. That means Ohioans will need to upload […]
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its 2025-2026 U.S. Winter Weather forecast, and I suggest you make sure your winter weather gear is up to date. Overall, according to the Almanac, winter will be slightly milder across the nation, with some parts of the country experiencing frigid conditions. In Ohio, winter is expected to be […]