On Development: Too many topics, not enough time in one day
Matter’s incoming development columnist presents an overview of some of the many challenges facing Columbus, all of which will be explored in greater depth over the coming months.
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Holi-Drag Storytime targeted by Proud Boys canceled by organizers
The family-friendly reading was called off after one drag queen posted a video on Friday in which they cited security protocols in announcing their withdrawal from the event.
What Ohio can learn from an overdose prevention site in Denmark
‘The New York Times’ referred to safe consumption spaces as ‘one of the most daring experiments in “harm reduction.”’ But when you visit these places, it doesn’t feel daring at all. It feels right.
What it’s like to be the target of right-wing harassment
Elizabeth Blackburn spoke at Worthington Kilbourne High School about her experience as a volunteer at Camp Shameless. She ended up in the crosshairs of Libs of TikTok, the Daily Caller and Fox News.
Activists bring the housing issue to city officials' doorsteps
Five people were arrested in the yards of multiple city officials' homes during a demonstration to protest clearing camps of unhoused people and the city's approach to the housing crisis.
Ohio commission finds Dublin disability discrimination 'probable'
The mysterious arson of a Dublin home designed to be an elderly care facility remains unsolved, as the Ohio Civil Rights Commission finds probable cause for discrimination from the city of Dublin.
Columbus statue ordinance tabled, Reproductive legislation passed
City Council passed reproductive health care legislation and approved tax abatements despite push-back from several residents. Here's what you need to know from Monday's meeting.
Amidst racial trauma, Black women lead the community in healing
Despite ongoing police violence and generational trauma, Black mothers, families and advocates do the work to help each other and the community heal.
PUCO begins review June AEP Ohio power outages
Representatives from AEP Ohio and PJM Interconnection appeared before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio exactly one month after power outages lefts thousands without power for days.
Whittier development gets approval, Housing for All 2.0 passed
City council approved rezoning for a development on Whittier despite objections from the Metro Parks director and passed more housing legislation. Here's what you need to know from Monday's meeting.
Holi-Drag Storytime targeted by Proud Boys canceled by organizers
The family-friendly reading was called off after one drag queen posted a video on Friday in which they cited security protocols in announcing their withdrawal from the event.
What Ohio can learn from an overdose prevention site in Denmark
‘The New York Times’ referred to safe consumption spaces as ‘one of the most daring experiments in “harm reduction.”’ But when you visit these places, it doesn’t feel daring at all. It feels right.
What it’s like to be the target of right-wing harassment
Elizabeth Blackburn spoke at Worthington Kilbourne High School about her experience as a volunteer at Camp Shameless. She ended up in the crosshairs of Libs of TikTok, the Daily Caller and Fox News.
Activists bring the housing issue to city officials' doorsteps
Five people were arrested in the yards of multiple city officials' homes during a demonstration to protest clearing camps of unhoused people and the city's approach to the housing crisis.
Ohio commission finds Dublin disability discrimination 'probable'
The mysterious arson of a Dublin home designed to be an elderly care facility remains unsolved, as the Ohio Civil Rights Commission finds probable cause for discrimination from the city of Dublin.
Columbus statue ordinance tabled, Reproductive legislation passed
City Council passed reproductive health care legislation and approved tax abatements despite push-back from several residents. Here's what you need to know from Monday's meeting.
Amidst racial trauma, Black women lead the community in healing
Despite ongoing police violence and generational trauma, Black mothers, families and advocates do the work to help each other and the community heal.
PUCO begins review June AEP Ohio power outages
Representatives from AEP Ohio and PJM Interconnection appeared before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio exactly one month after power outages lefts thousands without power for days.
Whittier development gets approval, Housing for All 2.0 passed
City council approved rezoning for a development on Whittier despite objections from the Metro Parks director and passed more housing legislation. Here's what you need to know from Monday's meeting.