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During the COVID-19 viral pandemic, many businesses that have found themselves lucky enough to be “essential” have adjusted certain practices and introduced others to prevent the spread of the deadly virus. Popular pharmacy, Walgreens, is introducing drive-thru shopping! This way customers who need items won’t have to leave their car. This practice will fall in […]
Small businesses throughout the state of Ohio are finding it extremely difficult to get by during this coronavirus pandemic. For most restaurants, business is barely slipping through the cracks with offering carry out only services. In Clintonville, home of the pancake balls, Katalina’s Too owner says revenue is down nearly 90%! Owner Kathleen May […]
Governor Mike DeWine recently issued a Stay-At-Home order for the entire state of Ohio in reaction to the viral pandemic sweeping the world. The Columbus Police Department and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office plan to back to Governor’s orders and will be teaming up to enforce the state’s stay at home order. A statement was […]
As of today, the City of Columbus is temporarily suspending collections on debts owed directly to the city! Amid this viral pandemic and current stay at home order, people are running into issues moving into a new month of reoccurring bills. In efforts to help offer some type of relief, the city is doing what […]
Welp, it looks like some folks in the city are about to be “riding dirty!” That’s right, as of right now, the City of Columbus is not ticketing vehicle owners for failing to register or for expired tags! Since Governor DeWine imposed the closing of all Ohio BMV’s, certain city codes are not enforceable! And […]
The state of Ohio is in a state if emergency since the threat of spreading the Coronavirus has us all at risk. In efforts to counteract the threat many different businesses, schools, official offices and more have shut down operations for the time being. The city of Columbus is trying to do all it can […]
The city of Columbus is falling instep with Governor Mike DeWine across the board. In efforts to be more proactive and help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Franklin County Municipal Court will be postponing court hearings. The FCMC announced that most scheduled hearings over the next three weeks will be rescheduled as […]
Across the globe, we are trying to figure out how to deal with the current pandemic. COVID-19, better known as the Coronavirus is heavily effecting the livelihoods of us all. From business closures to event cancellations and more, we are trying to find the best ways to cope with the current national emergency plaguing us. […]
The threat of the coronavirus has shaken up the nation. The United States is currently bracing for the impact of the virus. Employers and schools across the country are taking necessary steps to help prevent the virus from taking over. The largest school district in Ohio, Columbus City Schools, has taken appropriate steps to […]
For the first time ever, the Columbus Urban League held a brunch celebrating the contributions of some amazing, trailblazing African-American women in central Ohio. The event was meant to be empowering as the ladies honored some of their peers, from right here in Columbus! Darlene Hill selected to be the moderator and graciously did […]
An Ohio doctor has been indicted on 145 felony charges for possession of child pornography. According to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Dr. Gregory Ramey, 70, of Dayton has been identified as the source of electronic downloads of child pornography. “This egregious abuse of the patients’ trust, not to mention the publics’ trust, from a doctor […]
There is a mental health crisis running rampant worldwide. The topic has been avoided and/or overlooked for so long, it is due time the appropriate attention is given to the mental health status of us all. Mental health issues are particularly worrisome among young children. In our society, many children are finding themselves in […]