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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing to reduce air-traffic capacity across roughly 40 major U.S. airports — by about 10 % — in response to the ongoing government shutdown. Controllers, many of whom are working without pay because of the shutdown, are already stretched thin. According to sources familiar with discussions between the FAA, […]
Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th and voters across Central Ohio are preparing for one of the busiest local ballots in years. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls. RELATED: SNAP Deadline: Where to Get Food Help in Columbus When Can I Vote? Polls across Ohio will be open from 6:30AM […]
As the federal shutdown continues and food aid remains uncertain, families across Columbus are looking for ways to stretch their groceries and access community support. Several local food pantries and meal programs are stepping up to meet the need. RELATED: Ohio Commits $25 Million to Support SNAP Recipients Broad Street Food Pantry760 E. Broad St., […]
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is stepping in to help families who could be hit hard if federal SNAP benefits are paused. He’s signed an executive order releasing up to $25 million in emergency food assistance across the state. That includes $7 million for food banks and up to $18 million in direct relief for more […]
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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, […]
