Mayor Defends Courthouse Cancellation, City Council Weighs In - Columbus Underground

Mayor Andrew Ginther announced last week that the city will not be building a new Franklin County Municipal Courthouse and will renovate two existing buildings instead. The news came after lots of wor...

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New Pizza Joint Slated for Rambler Complex - Columbus Underground

A new spot for pizza near OSU’s campus is expected to open this month.

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Ohio's Wayne National Forest Can Go Frack Itself - Columbus Underground

Nearly 3,000 acres of land in Ohio’s only national forest will be auctioned for fracking in September.

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Ohioans Prepare for Resurgence of ICE - Columbus Underground

Ohio cities with big Haitian populations are preparing for a possible uptick of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement after temporary protected status for Haitians ended this week.

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National Funding Cuts Force Local Filmmaker to Get Creative with Fundraising - Columbus Underground

Filmmaker Joshua Clark was ready to tackle his first narrative piece. Head of Gymfea Productions, Clark’s had a hand in nonfiction, commercial, and narrative work for years, but Aubrey was to be his f...

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Silav Cafe Announces Temporary Closure - Columbus Underground

A Downtown Kurdish restaurant is closing its doors today after two years.

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A Leisurely Day on the Water: My Day at Portage Lakes State Park - Columbus Underground

Once upon a time, Portage Lakes was one of the most significant landmarks in Ohio. From Native Americans to U.S. soldiers, Portage Lakes served as a meeting place, a center of industry, and a place to...

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Now Hiring: Job Openings Around Columbus - Columbus Underground

Those looking for jobs in Columbus, Ohio can find open positions in the arts, in food and beverage, with the county, and conducting a train!

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Easton Pho Restaurant Coming to Short North - Columbus Underground

From gyros to pho, a new Vietnamese restaurant is expected to fill a Short North building that’s sat empty for the last year.

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Mayor Cancels $335 Million Courthouse Project - Columbus Underground

Citing rising costs and a shaky economy, Mayor Andrew Ginther announced this week that the plan to build a new Franklin County Municipal Courthouse at the corner of South High and East Mound streets w...

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Columbus Makes Art Presents Todd Taylor on His Theater Process and His Favorite Roles - Columbus Underground

You can catch Todd Taylor on stage with Evolution Theatre! In this Columbus Makes Art interview he discusses his favorite roles

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YMCA Design and Larger Plan for Columbus State Campus Presented to Commission - Columbus Underground

The latest design for a new YMCA and childcare center was presented to the Downtown Commission this week. Representatives of Columbus State Community College and YMCA of Central Ohio were on hand to w...

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Photos: Opening Day and Updates at the 2026 Ohio State Fair - Columbus Underground

It's opening day at the Ohio State Fair, and the grounds look a little different this year.

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Indie Gathering Film Festival Comes to Columbus - Columbus Underground

The Indie Gathering Film Festival makes its inaugural run in Columbus the weekend of August 7. “It’s actually the 26th festival,” explains festival director Peter John Ross. Aside from one 5-year stin...

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Mega Weekend: Dublin Irish Festival, Blockout Bash, Ohio State Fair, OSU at Picnic with the Pops & More Fun For Your Weekend - Columbus Underground

Enjoy a fun weekend of music at the Dublin Irish Festival, Saturday's all day Blockout Bash, The OSU Marching Band, The Ohio State Fair & More

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Plan For Free Community College Tuition Cancelled - Columbus Underground

Just two weeks after it was first announced, a proposed ballot issue for free tuition programs at Columbus State Community College has been shelved.

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Wild West-Style Coffee Cart Plans for Clintonville Storefront - Columbus Underground

Callin’ Your Bluff Coffee is working on opening its first brick-and-mortar location.

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Plans Submitted for New Trader Joe's Store in Columbus - Columbus Underground

Permits have been filed with the City of Columbus for a new stand-alone Trader Joe’s in the Polaris area. Submitted plans show a 12,500-square-foot building at 2109 Ikea Way, which is currently an emp...

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Opinion: Goodbye, Gay Street - Columbus Underground

Whatever comes after construction fences come down in 2026 or 2027 or 2028, it won't be the same street. It might be nicer. It won't be the same.

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Advocates Want to Decriminalize HIV in Ohio - Columbus Underground

Complicating the HIV public health landscape in Ohio are the six laws that criminalize or substantially increase penalties for certain acts – including sex – for people living with HIV, compared to pe...

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Asian Coffee Shop Pops Up Throughout Columbus - Columbus Underground

Kape Coffee has called various businesses home over the last couple of years, and its latest stop is inside a German Village Ramen restaurant.

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Bus Driver Shortage Continues to Plague Ohio School Districts - Columbus Underground

Ohio public school districts continue to be desperate for bus drivers, while the status of school transportation as a whole is being debated by public and private schools alike.

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