The Other Columbus: Oh great, this guy again
On the impending reinstallation of the once-banished Christopher Columbus statue.
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The forgotten ghosts of the overdose crisis
In a recent speech, West Virginia councilman Joe Solomon spoke of Charleston leading the state in ‘ghosts’ – an apt description for those so often overlooked by lawmakers.
On Development: Fifth and Cassady belongs to the trucks now
If we make it easier for big trucks to turn, we end up making it harder for pedestrians to cross. And city officials have made their conscious (yet unconscionable) decision to serve the trucks.
On Development: Capital Line planners should walk before they run
The two-mile bike circulator is a fine idea, as far as it goes. But it sounds more like a tourist attraction than needed basic transportation for residents.
The Other Columbus: Is the Short North still an arts district?
Data says 42 percent of businesses in the Short North moved there for the area’s arts orientation and history, but only 5 percent of the businesses in the neighborhood are actually art galleries.
On Development: Vision Zero is foggy in Columbus
There does not seem to be much connection in Columbus between pedestrian deaths and business-as-usual road projects.
Franklin County ups Israel investments as calls for ceasefire grow
Franklin County has purchased $10.5 million in Israel Bonds since Oct. 7, bringing the total 2023 investment to $14.5 million and pushing the county’s total holdings to $33 million.
On Development: The Great Abatement Debate
Tax abatements can be one tool for addressing affordable housing, but Columbus should look beyond abatements to ideas being implemented in places such as Montgomery County, Maryland.
The Other Columbus: Recent cultural losses are nothing new
Local art is under-funded, under-staffed, under-challenged and under-marketed. And you’ve been partying under a cultural fog of war if you think these changes are only now taking place.
Everyone should care about the Republican attacks on trans rights
The Republican agenda can be defeated, but it will take all of us to prevent a tragedy for the transgender community.
The forgotten ghosts of the overdose crisis
In a recent speech, West Virginia councilman Joe Solomon spoke of Charleston leading the state in ‘ghosts’ – an apt description for those so often overlooked by lawmakers.
On Development: Fifth and Cassady belongs to the trucks now
If we make it easier for big trucks to turn, we end up making it harder for pedestrians to cross. And city officials have made their conscious (yet unconscionable) decision to serve the trucks.
On Development: Capital Line planners should walk before they run
The two-mile bike circulator is a fine idea, as far as it goes. But it sounds more like a tourist attraction than needed basic transportation for residents.
The Other Columbus: Is the Short North still an arts district?
Data says 42 percent of businesses in the Short North moved there for the area’s arts orientation and history, but only 5 percent of the businesses in the neighborhood are actually art galleries.
On Development: Vision Zero is foggy in Columbus
There does not seem to be much connection in Columbus between pedestrian deaths and business-as-usual road projects.
Franklin County ups Israel investments as calls for ceasefire grow
Franklin County has purchased $10.5 million in Israel Bonds since Oct. 7, bringing the total 2023 investment to $14.5 million and pushing the county’s total holdings to $33 million.
On Development: The Great Abatement Debate
Tax abatements can be one tool for addressing affordable housing, but Columbus should look beyond abatements to ideas being implemented in places such as Montgomery County, Maryland.
The Other Columbus: Recent cultural losses are nothing new
Local art is under-funded, under-staffed, under-challenged and under-marketed. And you’ve been partying under a cultural fog of war if you think these changes are only now taking place.
Everyone should care about the Republican attacks on trans rights
The Republican agenda can be defeated, but it will take all of us to prevent a tragedy for the transgender community.