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When the weather warms up, Columbus rooftops become the place to be. There’s nothing like kicking back with a cocktail, good food, and a view of the city after a long day. MORE: 12 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus Not every outing needs to be a night at the club. Sometimes all you’re looking for […]

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For once, Ohio is on top. According to CNBC’s America’s Top States for Business 2026 rankings, Ohio earned the No. 1 spot in the nation after being evaluated across 138 metrics that measure economic competitiveness, business climate, infrastructure, workforce, and more. The annual study, now in its 20th year, ranks all 50 states based on […]

Entertainment

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married. The pop superstar and Kansas City Chiefs tight end married on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Fans quickly celebrated the news. However, the couple shared very little from inside the ceremony. That choice appeared intentional. Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce […]

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Columbus tightens juvenile curfew to address youth violence, focusing on education over punishment

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Bow Wow finally checked off a major career milestone this week. The rapper graced NPR’s iconic Tiny Desk stage as part of its Black Music Month series celebrating the legacy of BET. According to NPR, the June series honors the network that “put Black artistry first,” with performances that reflect “the essence of Black music.” […]

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614 has another NBA Draft sensation to celebrate. Dailyn Swain, a Columbus native and former standout at Africentric Early College, was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Tuesday night. MORE: NBA Draft Contracts By Pick: The Rookie Scale Breakdown Every Fan Should Know The 6-foot-7 […]

juneteenth

Juneteenth celebrations are taking place across central Ohio as communities gather to honor Black history, culture, and the ongoing legacy of freedom. The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas learned they were free more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. MORE: Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Will […]

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Jonathan Cooper, a former OSU football player and current LB for the Denver Broncos, was arrested Friday morning in Colorado and is now facing multiple charges tied to an alleged domestic incident. Records from Douglas County show Cooper was booked on three charges, including two domestic violence-related counts and one misdemeanor criminal mischief charge. MORE: […]

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As housing costs continue to climb across much of the state, finding affordability in and around Columbus has become a bigger priority for renters, first-time buyers, and families looking to stretch their budgets. MORE: Columbus Ranks in America’s Top 10 Best Big Cities According to Niche’s 2026 Best Places study, affordability rankings are determined using […]

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Multiple people were shot on Saturday near Toledo’s historic Old West End festival. The shots sent festival goal were scrambling for cover and forcing multiple victims to be hospitalized. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire during the LIVE music performance and 1 attended with medical training noted seeing at least five wounded individual spread across the area. […]

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Ohio drivers could soon have another reason to stop along Interstate 71. Mansfield City Council unanimously approved development plans Tuesday night for a new Buc-ee’s travel center near the I-71 and State Route 39 interchange. The project marks another major step toward bringing the popular Texas-based chain to North Central Ohio. The proposed Buc-ee’s would […]

Politics

In the clip from his 2023 appearance on some right-winger's podcast, Ramaswamy declared, “A Black baby is probably safer…in the inner city of Chicago, than in the womb of his own Black mother."