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The top 10 most-viewed Matter News stories of 2023
From big changes at 400 West Rich to issues with short-term rentals, here are the 10 stories that drew the most eyes over the last 12 months.
The second death of Spaghetti Warehouse
Columnist Taylor Dorrell says the newly reopened restaurant is just Buffalo Wild Wings with fewer TVs, no sports memorabilia and mid-century modernist chairs all overlooking Columbus Commons.
Flat tires and dreams of a better life
The mundane challenge of accessing life-saving methadone.
On Development: Silly road names reflective of development trends
The move away from simply named streets laid in a grid and toward a collection of winding, oddly monikered cul-de-sacs signals a deeper disconnect.
Recalling the real Mark Twain
On his birthday, the famous author should be remembered not just as a gifted novelist but also an advocate for the world’s downtrodden masses – and a frequent visitor to Ohio.
How to Stay Safe: House Bill 230 won't address the overdose crisis
Ohio’s policymakers should take time to read ‘The New Jim Crow’ and move away from passing laws that establish harsher criminal penalties related to drugs.
On Development: Linden buildings falling down, falling down
The proposed destruction of a century-old retail building to make way for a wider street is yet another example of Columbus designing the city for cars rather than people.
New legislation should start difficult, necessary conversations
When Ohioans voted in favor of Issue 1 and Issue 2 on Tuesday, it signaled they don’t want politicians controlling their bodies. It should also be the start of a larger conversation.
Donate to Matter News today and support independent nonprofit news
Help us continue to tell the kinds of stories that might otherwise go untold by making a tax-deductible donation during NewsMatch, which begins today (Wednesday, Nov. 1) and runs through December.
The top 10 most-viewed Matter News stories of 2023
From big changes at 400 West Rich to issues with short-term rentals, here are the 10 stories that drew the most eyes over the last 12 months.
The second death of Spaghetti Warehouse
Columnist Taylor Dorrell says the newly reopened restaurant is just Buffalo Wild Wings with fewer TVs, no sports memorabilia and mid-century modernist chairs all overlooking Columbus Commons.
Flat tires and dreams of a better life
The mundane challenge of accessing life-saving methadone.
On Development: Silly road names reflective of development trends
The move away from simply named streets laid in a grid and toward a collection of winding, oddly monikered cul-de-sacs signals a deeper disconnect.
Recalling the real Mark Twain
On his birthday, the famous author should be remembered not just as a gifted novelist but also an advocate for the world’s downtrodden masses – and a frequent visitor to Ohio.
How to Stay Safe: House Bill 230 won't address the overdose crisis
Ohio’s policymakers should take time to read ‘The New Jim Crow’ and move away from passing laws that establish harsher criminal penalties related to drugs.
On Development: Linden buildings falling down, falling down
The proposed destruction of a century-old retail building to make way for a wider street is yet another example of Columbus designing the city for cars rather than people.
New legislation should start difficult, necessary conversations
When Ohioans voted in favor of Issue 1 and Issue 2 on Tuesday, it signaled they don’t want politicians controlling their bodies. It should also be the start of a larger conversation.
Donate to Matter News today and support independent nonprofit news
Help us continue to tell the kinds of stories that might otherwise go untold by making a tax-deductible donation during NewsMatch, which begins today (Wednesday, Nov. 1) and runs through December.