Columbus neighborhoods, local events, human interest stories and community news
The Hispanic Chamber of Columbus hosted its first-ever 5 de Mayo Run and Fiesta 5K on Sunday morning at Smith Farms in Columbus, drawing an estimated 500 participants to celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend with a community run, live music, and a post-race fiesta. The Hispanic Chamber of Columbus kicked off its inaugural Cinco de … Read more
COLUMBUS Today marks the 56th anniversary of Earth Day, and in Columbus, the celebration is hitting the streets, and the dinner plates. While many are searching for the basic facts of the holiday, local search trends reveal that Columbus residents are highly focused on community-specific ways to give back, with local favorites like Northstar Cafe … Read more
Columbus City Schools and Columbus City Council announced a joint leadership committee Tuesday morning at a news conference held at Northland High School on the city’s North Side, formalizing a partnership between the CCS Board of Education and City Council as Ohio’s largest school district confronts a two-year budget shortfall that district officials have pegged … Read more
COLUMBUS Spring in Central Ohio is reaching its peak this weekend, and the city’s calendar is finally catching up with the blooming landscape. From the vibrant pink petals at Franklin Park to the crack of the bat at Huntington Park, there is a distinct sense that outdoor season has arrived in earnest. With mild weather … Read more
COLUMBUS Travelers who frequently fly out of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are about to lose a favorite parking option. The Columbus Regional Airport Authority has officially confirmed that the popular Walking Lot will close its gates for good on May 4, 2026. This move marks one of the first major physical changes on … Read more
UPPER ARLINGTON: Matt Schmidt, 43, a fifth-generation member of the family behind Schmidt’s Sausage Haus in German Village, died early Easter morning after a house fire at his home on the 3800 block of Chevington Road in Upper Arlington, according to the multiple local news outlets. Firefighters found Schmidt on the first floor of his … Read more
COLUMBUS: Spring is here and Columbus has a packed weekend ahead. From Patti LaBelle at the Wexner Center to Columbus Clippers opening weekend and cherry blossoms at Franklin Park, there is something for everyone this Friday through Sunday. Patti LaBelle at the Wexner Center – Friday Night One of the biggest shows of the weekend. … Read more
COLUMBUS Crime in Columbus fell significantly in both 2024 and 2025, according to data from the Columbus Division of Police and the FBI. Homicides dropped 31% in 2025 compared to 2024, and serious crimes citywide fell 14.5% in the same period, the steepest single-year drop in recent memory. The numbers give context to a city … Read more
COLUMBUS A free health expo for families is coming to the Linden neighborhood next Saturday, offering blood drives, cancer screenings, cooking demonstrations, and community resources all in one place. The Black Family Wellness Expo runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at the Linden Community Center at 1350 Briarwood Avenue on Columbus’s … Read more
COLUMBUS, A new documentary about Summit Station, widely recognized as Ohio’s first and longest-running lesbian bar, sold out both of its premiere screenings this weekend at the Wexner Center for the Arts on North High Street. The 77-minute film, called “Free Beer Tomorrow,” screened Friday and Saturday at the Wexner Center at 1871 N. High … Read more