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Union members at the East Main Street shop are almost two months into a strike that started on Sept. 26, surpassing the successful 45-day picket staged by workers at Green Thumb Industries in York and making it the new longest cannabis workers strike in U.S. history.
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The Worker’s View: Herbal Wellness Center employees strike for change – Matter News
Staffers at the East Main Street shop are currently engaged in the longest cannabis worker strike in U.S. history.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Union members at the East Main Street shop are almost two months into a strike that started on Sept. 26, surpassing the successful 45-day picket staged by workers at Green Thumb Industries in York and making it the new longest cannabis workers strike in U.S. history.
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“When I’m home and I’m around my family, I’m a loving guy, and I’m the youth football coach, and I’m this, and I’m that. But the second I’m writing or performing, I’m a deranged psychopath.”
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Sanguisugabogg uncovers a horrifying reality – Matter News
On its brutal new album ‘Hideous Aftermath,’ the Columbus death metal band finds that these modern times can be more harrowing than the imagined scenarios it presented on past records.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
“When I’m home and I’m around my family, I’m a loving guy, and I’m the youth football coach, and I’m this, and I’m that. But the second I’m writing or performing, I’m a deranged psychopath.”
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November 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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“When I first really started playing out in 2019 … I remember saying to somebody, ‘I feel like it’s a political act even to go out there in public and sing in Spanish.’ And now of course it’s 2025, and that feeling is even more so.”
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Bee Humana’s musical act of defiance – Matter News
The Columbus trio of Bee Shuman, David Holm, and Sam Brown will celebrate the release of their debut EP in concert at Secret Studio on Saturday, Nov. 22.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
“When I first really started playing out in 2019 … I remember saying to somebody, ‘I feel like it’s a political act even to go out there in public and sing in Spanish.’ And now of course it’s 2025, and that feeling is even more so.”
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This institutionalism is, in part, historical. ... In 1912, voters passed the city’s first charter, which switched the model from ward-based to fully at-large. In order to run city-wide, candidates would need substantially more resources than previously required.
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Local Politics: A step away from the status quo – Matter News
The District 7 City Council race stands as the most progress Columbus has made toward a democratic election in years.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This institutionalism is, in part, historical. ... In 1912, voters passed the city’s first charter, which switched the model from ward-based to fully at-large. In order to run city-wide, candidates would need substantially more resources than previously required.
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Columbus City Council’s failure to discuss the allegations against Emmanuel Remy until after November’s election reads as a deliberate decision to protect those in power while keeping residents in the dark.
A bonus Local Politics column this week from Rachel Wenning.
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A bonus Local Politics column this week from Rachel Wenning.
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Local Politics: Accountability can’t exist without transparency – Matter News
Columbus City Council’s failure to discuss the allegations against Emmanuel Remy until after November’s election reads as a deliberate decision to protect those in power while keeping residents in the...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Columbus City Council’s failure to discuss the allegations against Emmanuel Remy until after November’s election reads as a deliberate decision to protect those in power while keeping residents in the dark.
A bonus Local Politics column this week from Rachel Wenning.
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A bonus Local Politics column this week from Rachel Wenning.
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“When I first really started playing out in 2019 … I remember saying to somebody, ‘I feel like it’s a political act even to go out there in public and sing in Spanish.’ And now of course it’s 2025, and that feeling is even more so.”
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Bee Humana’s musical act of defiance – Matter News
The Columbus trio of Bee Shuman, David Holm, and Sam Brown will celebrate the release of their debut EP in concert at Secret Studio on Saturday, Nov. 22.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
“When I first really started playing out in 2019 … I remember saying to somebody, ‘I feel like it’s a political act even to go out there in public and sing in Spanish.’ And now of course it’s 2025, and that feeling is even more so.”
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good read
This institutionalism is, in part, historical. ... In 1912, voters passed the city’s first charter, which switched the model from ward-based to fully at-large. In order to run city-wide, candidates would need substantially more resources than previously required.
New from @julesaroscoe.bsky.social.
New from @julesaroscoe.bsky.social.
Local Politics: A step away from the status quo – Matter News
The District 7 City Council race stands as the most progress Columbus has made toward a democratic election in years.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
good read
Columbus City Council’s failure to discuss the allegations against Emmanuel Remy until after November’s election reads as a deliberate decision to protect those in power while keeping residents in the dark.
A bonus Local Politics column this week from Rachel Wenning.
matternews.org/voices/local...
A bonus Local Politics column this week from Rachel Wenning.
matternews.org/voices/local...
Local Politics: Accountability can’t exist without transparency – Matter News
Columbus City Council’s failure to discuss the allegations against Emmanuel Remy until after November’s election reads as a deliberate decision to protect those in power while keeping residents in the...
matternews.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Columbus City Council’s failure to discuss the allegations against Emmanuel Remy until after November’s election reads as a deliberate decision to protect those in power while keeping residents in the dark.
A bonus Local Politics column this week from Rachel Wenning.
matternews.org/voices/local...
A bonus Local Politics column this week from Rachel Wenning.
matternews.org/voices/local...
This institutionalism is, in part, historical. ... In 1912, voters passed the city’s first charter, which switched the model from ward-based to fully at-large. In order to run city-wide, candidates would need substantially more resources than previously required.
New from @julesaroscoe.bsky.social.
New from @julesaroscoe.bsky.social.
Local Politics: A step away from the status quo – Matter News
The District 7 City Council race stands as the most progress Columbus has made toward a democratic election in years.
matternews.org
November 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This institutionalism is, in part, historical. ... In 1912, voters passed the city’s first charter, which switched the model from ward-based to fully at-large. In order to run city-wide, candidates would need substantially more resources than previously required.
New from @julesaroscoe.bsky.social.
New from @julesaroscoe.bsky.social.
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“At the time that I was writing, or as I would say, finding these songs, I just felt a lot of gratitude, and I enjoyed it just for the sake of singing a song. ... And for me, that’s a pretty profound experience.”
Saintseneca hits Rumba this weekend for a pair of shows
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Saintseneca hits Rumba this weekend for a pair of shows
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Saintseneca returns with gratitude – Matter News
The Zac Little-fronted Columbus band will celebrate the release of new album ‘Highwallow & Supermoon Songs’ in concert at Rumba Cafe this weekend.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
“At the time that I was writing, or as I would say, finding these songs, I just felt a lot of gratitude, and I enjoyed it just for the sake of singing a song. ... And for me, that’s a pretty profound experience.”
Saintseneca hits Rumba this weekend for a pair of shows
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Saintseneca hits Rumba this weekend for a pair of shows
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“If we give in and we hide, then we are giving them what they want, and that’s not something I’m personally okay with. I’m proud of who I am. I’m proud of who my friends are. And I don’t want to let them win.”
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Trans Day of Remembrance helps to keep alive the memories of those lost – Matter News
‘I don’t want any of to be forgotten, because that’s one of my fears for myself, where if anything happens to me, I’ll simply be gone, and it won’t make a difference.’
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November 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
“If we give in and we hide, then we are giving them what they want, and that’s not something I’m personally okay with. I’m proud of who I am. I’m proud of who my friends are. And I don’t want to let them win.”
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Did you miss out on the auction last night? Here's your second chance to snag some killer art.
Bidding closes at 4 pm, with pickup at Streetlight Guild (1367 E. Main St.) between 4:30 and 6 pm today (preferred) or at 934 Gallery either Friday (6-9 pm) or Saturday (noon to 3 pm).
Bidding closes at 4 pm, with pickup at Streetlight Guild (1367 E. Main St.) between 4:30 and 6 pm today (preferred) or at 934 Gallery either Friday (6-9 pm) or Saturday (noon to 3 pm).
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November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Did you miss out on the auction last night? Here's your second chance to snag some killer art.
Bidding closes at 4 pm, with pickup at Streetlight Guild (1367 E. Main St.) between 4:30 and 6 pm today (preferred) or at 934 Gallery either Friday (6-9 pm) or Saturday (noon to 3 pm).
Bidding closes at 4 pm, with pickup at Streetlight Guild (1367 E. Main St.) between 4:30 and 6 pm today (preferred) or at 934 Gallery either Friday (6-9 pm) or Saturday (noon to 3 pm).
The Matter News 2025 Silent Art Auction is live, closing at 8 p.m. Winning bids must be picked up either at close of auction tonight or tomorrow between 4:30 and 6 p.m. at Streetlight Guild (1367 E. Main St.). No shipping options are available.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The Matter News 2025 Silent Art Auction is live, closing at 8 p.m. Winning bids must be picked up either at close of auction tonight or tomorrow between 4:30 and 6 p.m. at Streetlight Guild (1367 E. Main St.). No shipping options are available.
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So tonight's the night! The @matternews.bsky.social News Silent Art Auction fundraiser is at Streetlight Guild from 6 to 8pm! I hope you'll turn to support a vital source of local journalism!
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November 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
So tonight's the night! The @matternews.bsky.social News Silent Art Auction fundraiser is at Streetlight Guild from 6 to 8pm! I hope you'll turn to support a vital source of local journalism!
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Here's a direct link to the silent art auction. Bids open at noon.
You must be able to pick up winning bids at Streetlight Guild at the 8 p.m. close of the auction tonight, or between 4:30 and 6 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 20).
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You must be able to pick up winning bids at Streetlight Guild at the 8 p.m. close of the auction tonight, or between 4:30 and 6 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 20).
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November 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Here's a direct link to the silent art auction. Bids open at noon.
You must be able to pick up winning bids at Streetlight Guild at the 8 p.m. close of the auction tonight, or between 4:30 and 6 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 20).
No shipping options are available.
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You must be able to pick up winning bids at Streetlight Guild at the 8 p.m. close of the auction tonight, or between 4:30 and 6 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 20).
No shipping options are available.
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“It’s taking what’s been built here and what exists here and helping it grow even more.”
Less than two months after Rambling House Music Bar closed in late September, the space is moving toward reopening under new owners but with a familiar look and feel.
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Less than two months after Rambling House Music Bar closed in late September, the space is moving toward reopening under new owners but with a familiar look and feel.
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The return of Rambling House Music Bar – Matter News
Less than two months after the Old North venue closed in late September, the space is moving toward reopening under new owners but with a familiar look and feel.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
“It’s taking what’s been built here and what exists here and helping it grow even more.”
Less than two months after Rambling House Music Bar closed in late September, the space is moving toward reopening under new owners but with a familiar look and feel.
matternews.org/culture/musi...
Less than two months after Rambling House Music Bar closed in late September, the space is moving toward reopening under new owners but with a familiar look and feel.
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A BRT pop-up session tonight, a @matternews.bsky.social silent art auction this week, an AEP rate hike petition, a call to action to fight Trump’s attack on homelessness, and more in this week’s newsletter:
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Good Works Columbus: November 17th, 2025
Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus! Things you can do in person LinkUS Pop-Up SessionMonday, November 17th 5:30pm-7:30pm1890 E Main St. Columbus,...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
A BRT pop-up session tonight, a @matternews.bsky.social silent art auction this week, an AEP rate hike petition, a call to action to fight Trump’s attack on homelessness, and more in this week’s newsletter:
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“I’m on a tour bus, touring and playing all of these songs. And it’s all been such a blur. And it’s hard to believe all of this has even happened, because I remember being so frozen when he passed away. It’s such a weird thing to move on – I hate the phrase move on – but to go on, to move forward.”
Ben Kweller works through grief with the help of friends on ‘Cover the Mirrors’ – Matter News
The Texas musician, who visits A&R Music Bar on Wednesday, Nov. 19, wrote and recorded his latest album following the death of his teenage son, Dorian.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
“I’m on a tour bus, touring and playing all of these songs. And it’s all been such a blur. And it’s hard to believe all of this has even happened, because I remember being so frozen when he passed away. It’s such a weird thing to move on – I hate the phrase move on – but to go on, to move forward.”
Temporarily endangered by the sudden closure of the Athenaeum Theatre, Sgt. Peppercorn's Marathon will now take place at the Bluestone on Saturday, Dec. 27.
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Sgt. Peppercorn’s Marathon set to take place at the Bluestone – Matter News
Temporarily endangered by the sudden closure of the Athenaeum Theatre, the daylong affair will take place on Saturday, Dec. 27.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Temporarily endangered by the sudden closure of the Athenaeum Theatre, Sgt. Peppercorn's Marathon will now take place at the Bluestone on Saturday, Dec. 27.
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"For Johnson, these pressures are further magnified by what Zora’s House represents...'We can’t fail because we can’t allow people to use Zora’s House as a reason to not fund something else another Black woman wants to do five years from now, 10 years from now,' she said."
“People need to realize the impact this moment is having and not assume their favorite organizations are going to be okay, because there are things happening now, where if they’re allowed to continue, we’re talking about ramifications that will be echoing on for years and years to come.”
‘There’s power when we come together’: Zora’s House adjusts to the political moment – Matter News
The co-working and community space recently closed its cafe and laid off employees in response to a loss of philanthropic funding. Founder LC Johnson said the erosion of this equity infrastructure cou...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
"For Johnson, these pressures are further magnified by what Zora’s House represents...'We can’t fail because we can’t allow people to use Zora’s House as a reason to not fund something else another Black woman wants to do five years from now, 10 years from now,' she said."
“People need to realize the impact this moment is having and not assume their favorite organizations are going to be okay, because there are things happening now, where if they’re allowed to continue, we’re talking about ramifications that will be echoing on for years and years to come.”
‘There’s power when we come together’: Zora’s House adjusts to the political moment – Matter News
The co-working and community space recently closed its cafe and laid off employees in response to a loss of philanthropic funding. Founder LC Johnson said the erosion of this equity infrastructure cou...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
“People need to realize the impact this moment is having and not assume their favorite organizations are going to be okay, because there are things happening now, where if they’re allowed to continue, we’re talking about ramifications that will be echoing on for years and years to come.”
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November 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM