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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 4h

“If you have any interest in the state of contemporary classical music or how potent a theatrical presentation can be, do not miss this presentation of The Old Man and the Sea.”

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Opera Review: Ohio Premiere of Dazzling Operatic Adaptation of 'Old Man and the Sea' - Columbus Underground

The Old Man and the Sea is packed with visuals and subtleties that makes for a highly enjoyable evening. See it Oct 10 & 12 at the Wex.

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 5h

We swung by the Clintonville location of Brenz that opened earlier this year to see what’s on the menu.

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Restaurant Review: Pizza and Wings at Brenz - Columbus Underground

Officially, Brenz Pizza Co. got its start in North Carolina. That said, it’s a true local Columbus operation.

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 7h

“Rosebud’s and 1808 American Bistro will both host their final day of business on Oct. 11. Chef and owner Dalton announced the closures simultaneously on the Instagrams of both businesses last week.”

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Columbus Restaurantuer Announces Closure of Delaware Concepts - Columbus Underground

Two Josh Dalton restaurants in Delaware are slated to close this weekend.

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 8h

The next phase of Creekside includes a mix of public and private development: columbusunderground.com/gahanna-look...

Gahanna Looking for Input on Major Creekside Proposals - Columbus Underground

Planning is ramping up for two significant projects – one public, one private – that could transform Gahanna’s Creekside area. The City of Gahanna is heading up the public project, a full renovation o...

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 10h

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Confluence Cast: Candidate Tiara Ross

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 10h

“Ross, an attorney and Deputy Chief of the Property Action Team, brings a background in public service to her candidacy. She reflects on how her upbringing and years working to address housing and safety have shaped her vision for the city’s future.”

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Confluence Cast: City Council Candidate Tiara Ross - Columbus Underground

What does it take to ensure that Columbus grows in a way that benefits everyone? That question is at the heart of this week’s episode of The Confluence Cast, featuring Tiara Ross, candidate for Columb...

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 11h

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Confluence Cast: Candidate Jesse Vogel

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 11h

“I sat down with Jesse Vogel, a candidate for Columbus City Council District 7, to talk about what is working, what is not, and why he believes the city needs to rethink how it represents its residents.”

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Confluence Cast: City Council Candidate Jesse Vogel - Columbus Underground

As Columbus continues to grow, so do the questions about who the city truly works for and how well its leaders are listening.

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 1d

“DCI announced that it will be inheriting the clean and safe services from the SIDs beginning on November 1st, as approved by the SIDs boards of directors.”

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As Special Improvement Districts Wind Down, Downtown Columbus Inc Takes Over Services - Columbus Underground

After 25 years of making Downtown Columbus a safer, cleaner and more vibrant place to "live, work and play", the Capital Crossroads and Discovery District Special Improvement Districts (SIDs) are wind...

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 1d

BackTalk runs through October 12 at the Abbey Theatre of Dublin: columbusunderground.com/theater-revi...

Theater Review: OPT's World Premiere of 'BackTalk' - Columbus Underground

BackTalk brings together a spectacular cast for an original work's debut in Columbus. It's messy, but the kind of thing we need more of.

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 1d

“Jane Jacobs argued that cities are the engines of economic growth and innovation. For Benjamin Barber, they are the salient entities of social and cultural change.”

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NEXT: Cities Want to be Free - Columbus Underground

The Pact of Free Cities, is "a global network of Mayors determined to stand up for progressive values and fight against nationalistic populism." I suspect in the near future, we will see many more Ame...

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 1d

You have until Tuesday to stockpile your THC drinks before Gov DeWine pulls them off the shelves: columbusunderground.com/ohio-craft-b...

Ohio Craft Breweries Push Back on THC Ban - Columbus Underground

Representatives with the Ohio Craft Brewers Association (OCBA) issued a statement yesterday, expressing their displeasure with a new ban on hemp products from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 1d

Last Four! TRON: Ares, Roofman, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Chain Reactions - letterboxd.com/ColsUndergro...

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 1d

What to see (and what to skip) at the theaters this weekend: columbusunderground.com/true-tales-a...

True Tales and Vivid Reimaginings on the Big Screen - Columbus Underground

A musical about escaping through film, a documentary about a game changing film, a true story about a handsome thief, a sequel about a handsome AI program, and a sequel you didn’t know you needed and ...

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 1d

“My work draws heavily from my cultural identity and heritage. Not only as a Puerto Rican, but as a Nuyorican. The bright colors, high energy and mask imagery all pull from these inspirations.”

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Columbus Makes Art Presents Adam Hernandez Reflecting on His Community Impact - Columbus Underground

See Adam Hernandez’s work alongside Mono González at Dublin Arts Council, Oct. 9-18. Full exhibition & community events run through Oct. 30.

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 1d

BackTalk runs through October 12 at the Abbey Theatre of Dublin: columbusunderground.com/theater-revi...

Theater Review: OPT's World Premiere of 'BackTalk' - Columbus Underground

BackTalk brings together a spectacular cast for an original work's debut in Columbus. It's messy, but the kind of thing we need more of.

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 2d

“The average credit card debt among all young Ohioans was $3,352, and 35.5% of them were at or above 75% of their credit limits.”

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Report: Ohioans Have Higher-Than-Average Credit Card Debt - Columbus Underground

A new analysis of Federal Reserve data shows that young adults across the country are carrying dangerous levels of credit card debt, with higher-than-average levels in Ohio.

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 2d

Tons of fun to be had, all weekend long: columbusunderground.com/mega-weekend...

Mega Weekend: Saucebox, Italian Festival, Community Pride, The Old Man and the Sea, and More Things to do this Weekend - Columbus Underground

Enjoy Community Pride, Italian Festival, Franklinton Fridays, Saucebox, markets for some fun shopping, more Oktoberfests, a tiki event & More!

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Columbus Comedy Festival @columbuscomedyfest.bsky.social · 2d

New episode is LIVE featuring the hilarious Tony B Cruz! Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SObP...

Los Mid Dudes! Episode 10: Tony B. Cruz

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 2d

“Bagels & Co. is one of the first few businesses to occupy Rambler, a student housing facility developed by LV Collective that opened this year. Daydreamer Coffee opened in August, followed by Victory Lap, an Ohio State-themed sports bar.”

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Bagels & Co. Coming to Campus Next Spring - Columbus Underground

Bagels & Co. has signed a lease at the Rambler apartment complex on Ohio State’s campus.

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David Staley @davidstaley8.bsky.social · 2d

My latest "Next" column, titled "Cities want to be free." Despite producing most GDP, U.S. cities lack legal autonomy, constrained by state and federal laws. In the future, more American cities will pursue political autonomy. @colsunderground.bsky.social

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NEXT: Cities Want to be Free - Columbus Underground

The Pact of Free Cities, is "a global network of Mayors determined to stand up for progressive values and fight against nationalistic populism." I suspect in the near future, we will see many more Ame...

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 2d

“International students have faced challenges under Trump. Many international students across the US had their visas revoked for a period of time earlier this year, but then the Trump administration ultimately restored the visas at the end of April.”

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Ohio's Colleges Seeing Higher Enrollment, But Fewer International Students - Columbus Underground

While many Ohio public universities saw an increase in total enrollment this fall semester, international student enrollment is down, according to university enrollment data.

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 2d

“Despite passage of Issue 1, which guarantees Ohio officials can’t “burden, penalize, prohibit, interfere with, or discriminate” against an individual making their own reproductive decisions, abortion access remains a live issue.”

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Abortions Down in Ohio Last Year, But Out-of-State Clients on the Rise - Columbus Underground

In the first full year following Ohio’s passage of the reproductive rights amendment, Issue 1, the number of abortion procedures performed in the state declined. The year-to-year decrease was small bu...

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 2d

“Ohio’s law previously only required those age 17 and younger to go through driver’s training — meaning those 18 and older were previously able to skip the training and simply apply for a driver’s license.”

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Driver's Ed Now Mandatory in Ohio For Anyone Under 21 - Columbus Underground

A new law took effect in Ohio this week that requires everyone under 21 to complete driver’s education training before getting their license.

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 2d

“At a time when they are already dealing with high construction costs and interest rates, some local developers tell Columbus Underground that the new tariffs will raise prices further and make it harder to meet the growing demand for housing.”

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New Trump Tariffs Have Local Housing Developers Concerned - Columbus Underground

The Trump administration announced another round of tariffs last week that could contribute to higher rents and more stalled development projects in Columbus. At a time when they are already dealing w...

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