/tags/columbus Columbus en-US Copyright Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-06-30/columbus-nonprofit-takes-free-overdose-reversing-naloxone-to-music-festivals-across-the-country A Columbus couple's nonprofit, This Must Be The Place, has distributed more than 100,000 overdose-reversing naloxone kits. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-06-30/columbus-nonprofit-takes-free-overdose-reversing-naloxone-to-music-festivals-across-the-country Allie Vugrincic /arts-culture/2025-06-25/music-and-activism-take-the-stage-at-the-comfest-this-weekend Community Fest, better known as ComFest, got its start in 1972 amid the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War. Progressive politics have always been part of the festival and this year will be no different. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:07:37 GMT /arts-culture/2025-06-25/music-and-activism-take-the-stage-at-the-comfest-this-weekend Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-06-19/columbus-zone-in-update-targets-northland-area-for-redevelopment Columbus City Council rezoned 160 parcels along Route 161 in Northland near the Worthington border. Most were designated as "community activity centers." Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:18:47 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-19/columbus-zone-in-update-targets-northland-area-for-redevelopment Allie Vugrincic /2025-06-17/market-mexican-restaurant-to-open-in-downtown-columbus-as-part-of-minority-business-initiative Toro Meat Market will open at 150 Gay Street and Dos Hermanos will be located at 16 North High Street. Opening dates for the businesses are not yet set. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-06-17/market-mexican-restaurant-to-open-in-downtown-columbus-as-part-of-minority-business-initiative Allie Vugrincic /arts-culture/2025-06-04/columbus-museum-of-art-to-get-new-roof-thanks-to-3-75-million-in-city-county-and-state-funds The city of Columbus put $1 million toward the project. Franklin County put $1.5 million forward and the state added another $1.25 million. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:10:11 GMT /arts-culture/2025-06-04/columbus-museum-of-art-to-get-new-roof-thanks-to-3-75-million-in-city-county-and-state-funds Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-05-28/columbus-mayor-andrew-ginther-will-run-for-re-election-in-2027-seeking-fourth-consecutive-term Ginther's campaign said the mayor intends to run for a fourth term. Wed, 28 May 2025 15:13:57 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-28/columbus-mayor-andrew-ginther-will-run-for-re-election-in-2027-seeking-fourth-consecutive-term George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-05-22/columbus-voters-can-expect-to-see-1-9-billion-bond-package-on-the-november-ballot Voters will see five bond issues, for safety and health, parks and recreation, public services, public utilities, and neighborhood development and affordable housing. Thu, 22 May 2025 19:51:39 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-22/columbus-voters-can-expect-to-see-1-9-billion-bond-package-on-the-november-ballot Allie Vugrincic /2025-05-14/columbus-other-top-us-cities-are-sinking-raising-questions-about-long-term-impact Researchers found the cities are sinking slowly, just a few millimeters per year, but their findings raise some big questions about how this issue could impact cities’ infrastructure and development in the long term. Wed, 14 May 2025 12:25:38 GMT /2025-05-14/columbus-other-top-us-cities-are-sinking-raising-questions-about-long-term-impact Matthew Rand /show/all-sides/2025-05-13/city-of-columbus-sues-trump-administration-over-cuts-to-homelessness-assistance Many programs providing community services are facing funding cuts. One of the latest communities being affected are the homeless. According to the latest numbers, homelessness in Franklin County increased by 7.4%. Tue, 13 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-05-13/city-of-columbus-sues-trump-administration-over-cuts-to-homelessness-assistance /2025-05-12/central-ohios-landscaping-goats-will-take-on-a-project-at-a-columbus-park Goats are set to help tackle invasive plants in Columbus' Antrim Park this summer. It's not the first time goats have done community landscape work. Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-05-12/central-ohios-landscaping-goats-will-take-on-a-project-at-a-columbus-park Allie Vugrincic