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Mitch Hooper

City Editor

Mitch is based in Columbus, OH and has won multiple Associated Press awards for his writing. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Ohio State University, and is always down for a cup of coffee.

CBUStoday Evan Turner
Sports
This Day In History: Evan Turner hits game-winning, half-court shot
Relive the magical moment when Ohio State guard Evan Turner made a half-court shot to defeat the Michigan Wolverines in the Big Ten Tournament on March 12, 2010.
March 11, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday Dublin snails
Arts
Giant snails slide into Dublin for upcoming public arts exhibition
“Dwelling; A Snail’s Journey” is a new public art display in Dublin, Ohio with more components opening later this year.
March 11, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday Titanic exhibit COSI
Events
COSI’s new Titantic-themed exhibit opens in Columbus
The science-based museum will put visitors in the position of passengers on the historic Titanic throughout the experience.
March 7, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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City
Columbus ranked a top budget-friendly staycation destination
Read where SumUp, the online financing business, ranked Columbus, Ohio, plus how the city earned its ranking.
March 7, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday Columbus Airport
Travel and Outdoors
Spring Break 2024: Last-minute affordable flights out of CBUS
Take a Spring Break trip to a new city with these affordable flights from the John Glenn International Airport in Columbus, Ohio.
March 5, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday Pizza Bracket Winner JT's
Food
See who won CBUStoday’s pizza shop bracket
We wanted to know: Where is the best pizza shop in the Columbus area? And the community answered with hundreds of votes to champion one winner.
March 4, 2024
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City
New NHL series could bring $20 million boost to Columbus
The NHL Stadium Series is on March 1, 2025 at Ohio Stadium where the Columbus Blue Jackets face the Detroit Red Wings.
March 1, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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Business
Answered: What closed Columbus businesses do you miss most?
With more than 400+ responses from CBUStoday readers and followers, these are the top now-closed businesses that once called Columbus, Ohio home.
March 1, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday Cara Mangini The Vegetable Eater book
Food
Former owner of “Little Eater” releasing new book in March
Columbus chef Cara Mangini’s new book, “The Vegetable Eater: The New Playbook for Cooking Vegetarian,” will be available in mid-March with 100+ plant-based receipes.
February 28, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday Lower.com Field
Events
Plan Ahead: 20+ March events in Columbus
Take a look at these events, pop-ups, and sports games happening in Columbus, Ohio throughout March 2024.
February 28, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday The Kelly Clarkson Show
Nonprofits
Columbus nonprofit to be featured on “The Kelly Clarkson Show”
Zora’s House, a women-focused nonprofit in Columbus, Ohio, will be featured on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” at the end of February.
February 26, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday Hank's Seafood Lounge Rendering 1
Food
Hank’s Seafood announces downtown CBUS opening for 2024
Hank’s Seafood, an acclaimed restaurant based in Charleston, SC, is opening a new location in downtown Columbus, Ohio.
February 22, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday Arnold Sports history
City
The history of the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus
Arnold Schwarzenegger has deep roots in Columbus culture, dating back to the 1970s when a friendship began between the bodybuilder and a local promoter.
February 22, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday Max & Erma's
City
Asked: What closed Columbus businesses do you miss the most?
Columbus, Ohio has been to home to iconic restaurants, bars, and businesses throughout its history — but many of them have closed. Which were your favorite?
February 20, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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Real Estate
Most expensive homes for sale in Columbus
Take a look at the top 10 most expensive homes for sale in Columbus, Ohio, including suburbs like German Village, New Albany, Westerville, and Dublin.
February 20, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday Ohio Presidents
City
Do you know all eight presidents from Ohio?
President’s Day is on Monday, Feb. 19, and we are diving into Ohio’s rich history with putting political figures in the White House.
February 16, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday CAPA final show 1969
Arts
How Columbus nearly lost the Ohio Theatre 55 years ago
The Ohio Theatre was supposed to be demolished in 1969, but a local arts group rallied to keep the iconic theater alive.
February 16, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday new trash bins
City
City to introduce new trash cans for pick-up collection
The Columbus Department of Public Safety announced it will be replacing oversize trash bins with small, more efficient bins.
February 14, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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Fitness
Cardio in Columbus: Must-try races, 5Ks, and marathons
Keep your calendar, and legs, busy with these races, 5Ks, half-marathons, and marathons in Columbus, Ohio.
February 12, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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Play
30+ date night ideas for every type of Columbusite
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Columbus, Ohio.
February 12, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
A ton of people walking on Fayetteville Street with vendors lining the streets.
City
Raleigh’s on a hot streak for national recognition to start 2024
Raleigh has been placed highly on multiple publications’ lists that rank it among the top cities in the US for real estate, local business, and more earning the City of Oaks national recognition.
February 9, 2024
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CBUStoday Columbus Symphony rendering
City
5 facts about Columbus Symphony’s riverfront concert venue proposal
Read the latest news and updates about the Columbus Symphony’s plans to build a concert venue along the Scioto River.
February 8, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday COSI exterior 2023
City
Columbus on a hot streak for national recognition to start 2024
Columbus, Ohio has been placed on multiple lists that rank it among the top cities in the US for real estate, local business, and more.
February 8, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday paczki Buckeye Donuts
Food
Where to find local paczki for Fat Tuesday in Columbus
Whether you celebrate Mardi Gras or not, these fried treats are too good to miss each year.
February 6, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday Mitch and Hanna
City
Meet the editors behind CBUStoday
Allow us to re-introduce ourselves, the faces and voices behind CBUStoday in Columbus, Ohio.
February 6, 2024
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Hanna Williford
An AI-generated image of Raleigh, North Carolina at sunset with zooming highways and various buildings.
City
Here’s what AI has to say about Raleigh
We asked artificial intelligence-powered bot ChatGPT what what AI has to say about Raleigh, and it came up with some interesting results. Read what AI has to say about the City of Oaks — or maybe a new, AI-generated nickname.
February 2, 2024
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Allie Remhof
The beers will be pourin’ at Beerfest 2022. | Photo by @ColumbusBrewingCompany
City
Help vote Columbus as the Best Beer City in the US
Columbus, Ohio was nominated as one of the top 20 beer cities in the US by USA Today’s 10Best. Can you help push it to the top slot?
February 2, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday Columbus Fury
Sports
Columbus Fury set to start first-ever professional volleyball season
Columbus Fury starts its first-ever season on Wednesday, Feb. 21 against the Ohama Supernovas at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
February 2, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
CBUStoday Dawes Arboretum
Travel and Outdoors
Dawes Arboretum offers sweet treats with Maple Syrup Tours
Drive out to Newark, Ohio to find guided tours through maple trees at Dawes Arboretum.
January 31, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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Events
Plan Ahead: 20 February events in Columbus
Take a look at these events, pop-ups, and more happening in Columbus, Ohio in February 2024.
January 31, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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