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Check out the apartments and amenities at Brewers Yard on the 2026 Urban Living Tour on May 3rd! Not only is there a great pool, but you're in walking distance to groceries, parks, restaurants, nightlife and more!

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Advocates Say New GOP Bill is Another Tax Break for The Wealthy - Columbus Underground An Ohio Republican lawmaker says a bill that would eliminate capital gains taxes would make Ohio “a place that rewards investment and economic success, not one that discourages it.”

“It said the 80% of Ohioans on the lower rungs of the income ladder will save at most $42 a year. Meanwhile, the top 1% — those making $1.8 million or more — will save on average $6,424.”

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Judge Allows Two Central Ohio Businesses to Continue Selling Banned THC Products - Columbus Underground A Franklin County judge granted a temporary restraining order to allow two smoke shops to sell off their products less than a month after Ohio Senate Bill 56 took effect, which bans low-level THC hemp...

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey M. Brown issued a TRO Thursday allowing Happy Harvest locations and Get Wright Lounge to sell their existing products.

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Faculty morale at OSU is low these days. There are two or three job satisfaction surveys in our inboxes. Most doors are closed in my hallway when they used to be open. It’s not a happy time.

Ohio Colleges Forced to Drop 90 Degrees Due to GOP Legislation - Columbus Underground Nearly 90 degree programs have been identified to be cut at Ohio’s public universities since Senate Bill 1 was signed into law a little over a year ago.

The Ohio Senate Bill 1 law also bans diversity efforts, regulates classroom discussion, prohibits faculty strikes, creates post-tenure reviews, puts diversity scholarships at risk, and more.

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Online Sports Betting Taking a Toll on Ohioans - Columbus Underground As social harms mount, a group of Republican lawmakers in Ohio is working to limit the state’s sports-betting businesses.

“The problems have gotten bad enough that Gov. Mike DeWine in November said he regrets ever signing Ohio’s sports-betting law.”

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FirstEnergy / HB6 Trial Continues to Drag Out in Courts - Columbus Underground The historic criminal trial of two former FirstEnergy executives ended with a deadlocked jury and mistrial. Now, they’re set to stand trial for a second time on the same state criminal charges related...

The effects of the scandal are visible to this day: Ohioans have less solar and wind power, pay higher energy bills, and continue to have more pollution as a result of HB 6.

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Wild Goose Creative Gets New Director, New Location - Columbus Underground Columbus arts nonprofit Wild Goose Creative announced yesterday that it is planning a relocation into its third home this summer.

“We are excited to remain in the Franklinton Arts District and to introduce new opportunities for people to come into our space to talk about art, see art, talk to artists, and find a community,” said Bonfour-Mikes.

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Woodhouse Vegan to Close Short North Restaurant - Columbus Underground Woodhouse Vegan is shutting down its restaurant this summer, but the owners are looking for ways to keep the business alive.

Time to make your final visits: columbusunderground.com/woodhouse-ve...

Tour the new The Edge Columbus apartments during this year's Urban Living Tour on Sun May 3rd! You'll love the community amenities and walkability to grocery stores, restaurants, nightlife and more!

Get full tour details and tickets, here: ColumbusUnderground.ticketspice.com/urban-living...

Affordable Apartments & Single Family Homes Planned for 9-Acre Site - Columbus Underground Plans for the former Zettler Hardware site on Innis Road have been refined, and work could start on the project before the end of the year. Healthy Homes, the housing nonprofit associated with Nationw...

Jordan Henderson, Director of Multifamily for Healthy Homes, said that the plan for the site involves “a combination of affordable rental and homeownership opportunities.”

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Marysville Unveils Community Vision for the Future - Columbus Underground Perhaps best known as the home of Honda's Central Ohio Automobile Plant and the headquarters of Scotts Miracle-Gro, this quiet small town has been rapidly growing over the past several decades.

In January, the Marysville Community Vision Plan was presented to the public at a townhall meeting, and the plan was adopted the following month by Marysville City Council. But like any large-scale planning process, the origins date back several years.

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Construction Begins at The Water and Light District in Marysville - Columbus Underground A nearly-300 unit mixed-use development from Connect Real Estate recently broke ground in Marysville, Ohio marking one of the most significant private investments into the urban core of the city in re...

Once completed, the project will contain a mix of market rate apartments, senior housing, townhomes, amenity spaces and retail spaces — all interconnected with public parks and trails.

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Restaurant Review: Underground Eats at The Nine - Columbus Underground Its dining menu presents a selection that is both compact and thoughtful, with an array of plates that range from classic charcuterie to tiramisu made with limoncello.

The Nine actually follows seven: The prior occupant of its space was the House of Seven Matchsticks, and although The Nine has made the space its own, it follows in a tradition of stylish panache.

REVIEW: columbusunderground.com/restaurant-r...

Confluence Cast: Interview with Allison Russo - Columbus Underground We talk about what it’s like to lead a caucus under a supermajority, how she thinks about the role of Secretary of State, what 2026 looks like for Ohio Democrats, and why she believes primaries are ac...

“Russo has been in the Ohio House since 2019, when she flipped a Republican-held seat as a first-time candidate and went on to serve as House Minority Leader — the top Democrat in the chamber.”

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Mummies and Bob Odenkirk Action at the Box Office - Columbus Underground We got some jazzy action, some disturbing body horror, some insipid condom comedy, a couple of wannabe radio stars and more in a decent mix of big and small screen options this week in movies.

A couple new films in theaters this weekend that might be with your time: columbusunderground.com/mummies-and-...

🍿 Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, Normal, Balls Up, Screams from the Tower: letterboxd.com/ColsUndergro...

Interview: Allison Russo - Candidate for Ohio Secretary of State YouTube video by Columbus Underground

“We talk about what it’s like to lead a caucus under a supermajority, how she thinks about the role of Secretary of State, what 2026 looks like for Ohio Democrats, and why she believes primaries are actually good for the party.”

VIDEO: youtu.be/rvcFAOpMEIA

Confluence Cast: Interview with Dr. Bryan Hambley - Columbus Underground The 2026 statewide races are officially underway in Ohio, and I sat down with both Democratic candidates for Secretary of State. Today you’re hearing the first of those two conversations.

“Dr. Bryan Hambley is a leukemia physician at the University of Cincinnati and a political newcomer.”

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Horror Fans Eager for All Night Marathon at Grandview Theater - Columbus Underground “There’s nothing I love more than shutting out the world and immersing myself in an all-night orgy of gore and madness at the movies.”

“Terror from the Screen: All-Night Horror Marathon VI begins at 11pm on Saturday, April 25 at Grandview Theater.”

More Info: columbusunderground.com/horror-fans-...

Mega Weekend: Record Store Day, Lots of Plays, Clintonville Jamboree, GVMM & More Fun For Your Weekend - Columbus Underground Shopping events get started up again this weekend, Record Store Day, Clintonville Jamboree, GVMM, and more to do! Have a fun weekend!

Take your pick! Can’t go wrong with any of these fun options for weekend activities: columbusunderground.com/mega-weekend...

Ohio Democrats Face Off in Secretary of State Primary - Columbus Underground There’s a primary happening further down the ballot that deserves a real look: the Democratic primary for Ohio Secretary of State.

“This is an office that most voters don’t spend much time thinking about, but it touches on some of the most consequential questions right now — who draws the maps, how elections are run, who gets to vote, and who oversees campaign finance.”

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Interview: Bryan Hambley - Candidate for Ohio Secretary of State YouTube video by Columbus Underground

“We talk about gerrymandering, voting rights, what he’d do with the non-elections side of the office, and why he thinks a political outsider is what this moment calls for.”

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Theater Review: Columbus Performing Arts Players' Stunning 'Piano Lesson' - Columbus Underground May be the greatest American play about how various strains of generational trauma intersect. See The Piano Lesson by April 19th!

“The Piano Lesson is a wrenching, cathartic, hilarious, devastating piece of work. You’ll be lucky to see one of the great plays done nearly this well any time soon, especially in such intimate environments. Do not miss this.”

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Columbus City Auditor Megan Kilgore Announces Exit - Columbus Underground Representatives from the office of Columbus City Auditor Megan Kilgore announced today that she will be stepping down from the role next month.

“Kilgore was first elected to the position of City Auditor in 2017, and was reelected in unopposed races in 2021 and 2025.”

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Tour the Vera On Broad with us on this year's Urban Living Tour, coming up on May 3! This unique Downtown rental property is a mix of historic and new-build with fantastic amenities and skyline views!

Get your tour tickets, here: ColumbusUnderground.ticketspice.com/urban-living...

Didn’t realize that was just an Ohio problem.

Confluence Cast: The Democratic Primary for Ohio Secretary of State YouTube video by Columbus Underground

Quick intro today for the full interviews rolling out this week! Tune in: youtu.be/05BGcup_PCE?...

Park Street Gets a New Sports Bar - Columbus Underground Spruce Street Sporting Club opened its doors last month, just in time for the Arnold Sports Festival.

Spruce Street Sporting and Astra are just a couple of concepts One Hospitality has planned for the area. The group is also working on the revival of Spice Restaurant & Bar, as well as a new concept called Sorella Kitchen, Parlor and Patio.

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