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The 107 Days of Summer roll on with a Cincinnati Music Festival Winning Weekend! Text POWER SUMMER to 71007! Text messaging data rates may apply. Disclaimer: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States residing within the Columbus, OH, metropolitan area, who are 18 years of age or older. […]

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 […]

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

With temperatures expected to reach the mid and upper 90s this week, Columbus officials are expanding cooling resources across the city. MORE: Everything You Need For A 4th of July Themed Party Cooling Centers Extended Hours: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.Effective: Beginning June 30, 2026, until the extreme heat subsides Cooling centers will operate at […]

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 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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

SUMMER614 is back for its ninth year, and if history tells us anything, Columbus Commons is about to turn into a Black family reunion. TICKETS: 9th Annual SUMMER614 This year’s lineup brings together R&B favorites, hip-hop staples, and enough nostalgia to survive the whole summer. With Keyshia Cole, Ying Yang Twins, Keke Wyatt, and Next […]

Columbus wasted no time loading up the concert calendar in 2026. Hip-hop, R&B, soul, throwback acts, and more are all making stops in the city over the next several months. MORE: That Time The Jacksons Brought “Destiny” & “Victory” Tours to Ohio Go ‘head and pull that wallet (or Apple Pay) out… Here’s a look […]

Bri Babineaux is stepping into a new lane with her first declaration R&B Album titled Briana. In April, she gave us a little taste with the release of her single “Grace”.  Grace is very near and dear to Babineaux, she expresses lyrically, “So go easy on me, cause I had all I can take; I […]

Bruno Mars brought “The Romantic Tour” to Columbus Wednesday night drawing thousands to Ohio Stadium for his first performance in the city since 2017. Rain moved through Central Ohio for parts of the evening, but that didn’t stop fans from packing the stadium. MORE: That Time The Jacksons Brought “Destiny” & “Victory” Tours to Ohio […]