614nowIn a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Columbus alt country singer-songwriter Lydia Loveless divulged her sexual harassment allegations against an unofficial affiliate of her record label. Loveless, who signed with...
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1 popular restaurant, 1 secret bar planned for Bridge Park concept
Two separate hospitality companies are to expand to Bridge Park; one you may recognize, one you may not. Cameron Mitchell Restaurants will be opening a second Pearl location in the western portion of the Dublin...
Rerouting your Weekend: 2 “major” roadway closures
Construction is a necessary evil, but being late is not. To avoid wrenches in your plans this weekend, heed these two “major roadway” closures this weekend. Beginning 7pm on Friday, February 22, West Third...
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“Man literally rotted to death” at local healthcare facility
A patient at a local healthcare facility suffered one of the worst deaths imaginable after several employees failed to provide even the most minimal level of care. “One man literally rotted to death because of...
Judge pleads guilty to OVI, sentencing handed down
The Franklin County judge arrested for an OVI last week has plead guilty to her charges. According to 10TV, Franklin County Domestic Relations Judge Monica Hawkins was fined $375 and sentenced to 90 days in jail, 87 of...
Video: Alphabet proved difficult for Franklin Co Judge during OVI arrest
Update: Walking, speaking, and reciting the alphabet was just not in Franklin County Judge Monica Hawkins’ wheelhouse the night of her OVI arrest. Just…just watch this video from 10TV. Here’s a video...
Actual’s new CEO breaks silence amid sexual assault investigation
Update: The new Actual Brewing CEO has broken the silence since the former CEO has stepped down amid several sexual assault allegations. “Though we have been quiet online today, we have not been ignoring your...
Til wrongful death do us part: Mt. Carmel doctor’s wife accused
The newest wrongful death lawsuit on top of a growling stack against against the Mount Carmel doctor, accused of ordering “grossly inappropriate” amounts of pain medicine for at least 34 patients, names the...
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“Rooted in the Columbus way,” Mayor Ginther talks booming business with Bloomberg
In an interview with Bloomberg’s Brad Stone, Mayor Andrew Ginther and Columbus 2020 Chief Executive Office Kenny McDonald discuss the city being named a “Smart City,” no. 1 rising city for startups...
Virginia may have squashed Columbus’ dream of Amazon HQ2
According to The Washington Post, Columbus may have been bounced out of the running for Amazon’s second headquarters by Virginia. Apparently, the e-commerce giant has had more extensive conversations with Northern...
Columbus’ Amazon HQ2 pitch released: Tax incentives, locals, promises
What exactly is Columbus willing to put up in exchange for Amazon’s second headquarters? Columbus’ 1,300-page pitch to the retail giant detailing tax incentives, possible locations and other selling points...
City Council to rethink tax abatement program
Columbus City Council is looking to evaluate the tax incentive program tonight. According to WOSU, Columbus offers tax abatements to companies in exchange for meeting hiring benchmarks and while a majority of the 65...
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Gov. DeWine says he will “absolutely” sign the “heartbeat bill”
Even though then-Gov. Kasich voted down the bill last month, Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has pledged to sign the controversial “heartbeat bill” that would outlaw abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat...
Ohio becomes 1st state to permanently display constitution in Statehouse
You can now view Ohio’s two constitutions anytime you please. Ohio’s two constitutions are permanently on display at the Statehouse, making us the first state to do so. The exhibit opened this week on the eve of...
Is Sherrod Brown’s presidential vision 20/20?
Sherrod Brown 2020? Could be. After winning a third term as Ohio Senator last week, The Dispatch reports he’s received lots of encouragement for him to pursue a presidential race. He said it could be a possibility...
“Nobody Is Above the Law:” Russia investigation rally draws hundreds
The streets of downtown Columbus were packed last night with people vying for a more sound Justice Department on the heels of Attorney General Jeff Session’s resignation at the request of President Donald Trump...
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Confirmed: Google surfing into central Ohio
Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed big plans today that involve the city of Columbus. As part of a $13 billion expansion of the company, Pichai confirmed with Columbus Business First that a data center in New Albany will...
Bridge Park growing up with six-story hotel
AC Hotel by Marriott Dublin could be getting a new neighbor. This Week News reports Dublin’s Bridge Park could be getting a 145-unit, six-floor Marriott International Springhill Suites Hotel. BROUGHT TO YOU BY The...
