Hikes, tree planting, and plant removal: celebrate Earth Day with 6 fun events at Columbus Metro Parks

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Caring is cool, and there are some really fun upcoming ways to care about Mother Earth and our local habitats here in Central Ohio. In honor of Earth Day, Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks is inviting the community to promote

According to Yelp, this small Central Ohio cafe serves the best sandwiches in Ohio

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We have a plethora of niche sandwich shops here in Central Ohio, but only one that specifically specializes in meatloaf sandwiches. And, according to Yelp, this Bexley meatloaf-centric cafe serves the best sandwiches in Ohio. Newfangled Kitchen owners Eric and Laura

Popular burger & custard chain opening fourth Central Ohio location

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In Sauk City, Wisconsin, back in 1984, a burger and frozen custard chain first opened. Its immediate popularity led it to start franchising in 1990, and now, 800 locations span across 25 states. But there’s only three here in Central Ohio. Culver’s is currently located in Powell, Hilliard,

Columbus-area city tops ‘Money, Inc.’ list of richest neighborhoods in Ohio

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According to a new list from Money, Inc., one Columbus suburb is the richest neighborhood in the Buckeye State. If you thought Dublin or New Albany, you’d be close–the duo landed at number two and three, respectively–but the top spot belongs to Upper Arlington. Money Inc. said the

Game Thread: New York Islanders at Columbus Blue Jackets – 17 Apr 2025 – 7:00PM EDT https://www.rawchili.com/4197528/ #BlueJackets #Columbus #ColumbusBlueJackets #hockey #IceHockey #NationalHockeyLeague #NHL #NHLEasternConference #NHLEasternConferenceMetropolitanDivision #Ohio

Malnutrition plagues older adults in northeast Ohio

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Across Ohio, older adults are struggling not only to eat enough food, but also the right food.

Beggar thy neighbor, harm thyself: Tariffs like Trump’s come with pitfalls, history shows

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/04/17/beggar-thy-neighbor-harm-thyself-tariffs-like-trumps-come-with-pitfalls-history-shows/

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Feeling tariff whiplash? You’re not alone. On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs – a 10% levy on nearly all U.S. imports, along with targeted duties aimed at punishing countries he accuses of exploiting American

Capital punishment critics urge Ohio lawmakers to abandon death penalty

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Every year, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost releases a report detailing the state of Ohio’s capital punishment system. This year, as with last year, it depicts an expensive and inefficient program. Yost argues serious reform is needed to drag it out of the ditch, but opponents

Ohio budget would only recognize two sexes, excluding transgender community and intersex people

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This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know needs support now, call, text or chat the 988 Lifeline. The Ohio House’s version of the two-year state budget only acknowledge two sexes, male and female, excluding transgender

Ohio Medicaid got rid of big middlemen. Says it paid pharmacies a lot more — and saved $140M

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/04/17/ohio-medicaid-got-rid-of-big-middlemen-says-it-paid-pharmacies-a-lot-more-and-saved-140m/

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Pharmacy middlemen working in Ohio on behalf of huge health conglomerates have long claimed they keep down drug costs. But a report released last week calls that into question. The Ohio Department of Medicaid had been burned in the past by the

Federal education cuts and Trump DEI demands leave states, teachers in limbo

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Early this month, the U.S. Department of Education issued an ultimatum to K-12 public schools and state education agencies: Certify that you are not engaging in discrimination under the banner of diversity, equity and inclusion, or risk losing federal funding — including