08.03.2023

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Hanging with the best of them

Columbus continues earning national recognition in 2023

Our events page makes it easy to find happenings on the go. | Photo via Canva

The Ohio State Buckeyes aren’t the only thing in Columbus racking up national awards and recognition each year. Whether its our booming real estate industry or trending local businesses, CBUS is home to some of the best offerings in the world. Don’t believe us? We’ll let these national lists and rankings do the talking.

🏡 Real estate

In 2023, Columbus has remained on the top 10 list for hottest housing markets, according to Realtor.com. The city entered the year at No. 3 and has shifted back to No. 7 in the last two months. Additionally, the city was ranked the No. 2 most affordable rental market in the US.

The aforementioned lists helped land these rankings, too:

No. 3 most livable city in the US, according to Far & Wide
No. 4 best city for young professionals to live, according to Forbes
No. 19 most active metro for new home development, according to Apartment List

Real estate agents in Columbus say the German Village remains a popular neighborhood regardless of rising prices. | Photo by @exploringseasons

🍦 Local businesses

The North Market was ranked the No. 7 best public market on USA Today’s 10Best list, which is curated by readers from across the country. Plus, Budd Dairy Food Hall earned a No. 4 ranking on the 10Best food hall list. And, if you’re looking for a treat, we always recommend Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, which was ranked as the No. 10 best chain across the US.

CBUStoday Budd Dairy — Celebrate your Cinco de Mayo at Budd Dairy Food Hall for views like this. | Photo via @budddairyfodhall

🚲 Fitness and exercise

With newer spots like Quarry Trails Metro Park and familiar favorites like the Olentangy Trail, Men’s Journal said the city is, “swiftly becoming the mountain biking capital of the Midwest.” Who needs mountains? Plus, Columbus was ranked as the No. 3 best running city in the Midwest and No. 10 in the US by ARRIS.

What else does CBUS rank No. 1 in? Let us know and your answers might be used in an upcoming newsletter.

Events

Thursday, Aug. 3

Local + Live: Mountain Rock & Country | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Downtown | Free | Spend an evening outdoors with music from CBUS-based bands Grassinine and North to Nashville.

Friday, Aug. 4

First Friday: Coworking | Friday, Aug. 4 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Zora’s House, 1311 Summit St., Columbus | Free | Listen to some light music and share a working space at this women-led nonprofit office.

Saturday, Aug. 5

Conservatory Explore Nights: Splish, Splash, Explore | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 5-9 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Downtown | $0-$26 | Enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, facilitated discovery stations, signature drinks, crafts, and a scavenger hunt.
Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 7 p.m. | Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Dr. Campus | $75-$395 | Listen to hits from these two music superstars like “Piano Man” and “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.”

Sunday, Aug. 6

Ohio State University Summer Commencement | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 2 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Campus | Free | Watch as the summer graduating class from OSU walks across the stage and receive their diplomas.

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News Notes

Edu

Columbus City Schools placed a new property tax on the November ballot that would generate $99 million per year if approved. The school district would split this money into two funds — $38.6+ million for operational costs and $60.4+ million for maintenance. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Shop

Did you know Ohio’s sales tax holiday is Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 6? Shoppers can enjoy no sales tax on items like clothes priced at $75 or less and school supplies priced at $20 or less. Important note: The sales tax applies to the individual item, meaning your total bill can exceed those price points.

Development

More affordable housing could be in the works for Whitehall after Woda Cooper, a local developer, proposed plans for “The Enclave.” If approved, the $29 million, 102-unit complex would be located at 3540 E. Main St., which is currently a vacant office and warehouse. (Columbus Business First)

Health

If you see a drone flying near a hospital next year, it might be someone’s medicine being delivered. OhioHealth partnered with Zipline International Inc. to begin delivering prescriptions via drone in 2024. These deliveries will be made between OhioHealth buildings and free for patients. (Columbus Inno)

Outdoors

When it comes to the biggest rivers in Ohio, things are flowing forward. A new study found that 86% of Ohio rivers are in good to excellent condition; a stark rise from the 1980s when only 18% of rivers were reportedly at those pristine conditions. (ABC6 On Your Side)

Biz

Work From Here, a local pop-up, paused its weekly coworking space at Understory for an indefinite time period. The other options — Getaway Brewing on Tuesdays + Seventh Son Brewing on Thursdsays — remain ongoing.

Trending

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Local businesses we’d change our name for in exchange for freebies

Mikey's Late Night Slice | Photo by @latenightslice

Would you change your name for a lifetime supply of Late Night Slice? | Photo by @latenightslice

In a world filled with artificial intelligence and self-driving cars, somehow a story about Subway is taking the internet by storm.

Currently, the national sandwich chain has a simple, yet life alternating offer for its super fans: If you legally change your name to “Subway,” the restaurant will give you free sandwiches for life (or the sub equivalent of $50,000). That has us thinking — if a name change got you a lifetime of freebies at a local restaurant, what would you pick? Here are our choices:

Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace

Whether you’re more Frank Sinatra, or Frank Ocean, it’s a small name change for a big payout with these hot dogs.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

Jeni, Jen, J — it’s all the same to us if it ends with a free pint of Brambleberry Crisp.

Mikey’s Late Night Slice

City Editor Mitch is already close enough, what’s a few consonant changes?

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Mitch

From the editor

Happy Thursday, CBUS. If you are like me and love a fresh tomato in the summer, you need to check out these local farmers markets. I can’t wait to stop by the Clintonville Farmers Market to restock this weekend.

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