11.09.2023

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38º | Cloudy | 10% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 7:53 a.m. | Sunset 5:23 p.m.

🚆 The skinny on rails

The latest headlines and updates on passenger rails in Ohio

The corridors are sponsored by the Ohio Rail Development Commission, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, and Amtrak. | Photo via Canva

Passenger rails are fast ways to get around — but the process of building them for the first time is quite the opposite.

Headlines quickly circulated on the possibility of passenger rails, but the news has since slowed in its tracks. Looks like we’re taking the slow train, and that gives us plenty of time to recap anything you may have missed.

On track | December 2022

Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission stated Columbus + beyond is “on track” for passenger rail services in the future. This group has been working on the “Midwest Connect” corridor, a rail that would link Columbus and Chicago, for several years.

First steps | February 2023

Gov. Mike DeWine announced the state is applying for $500,000 in funding to study a possible passenger rail in Ohio. Two corridors would be researched if approved: Cleveland-Columbus-Dayton-Cincinnati + Cleveland-Toledo-Detroit.

CBUStoday Midwest Connect corridor — This proposed corridor would also connect CBUS to Pittsburgh. | Rendering via State of Ohio Rail Plan

Moving forward | March 2023

A $12+ billion transportation budget was passed, and it included verbiage to ensure passenger rails could be built in the future. Specifically, “The Ohio rail development commission shall prepare a plan for the construction and operation of an intercity conventional or high speed passenger transportation system in this state.”

Linking up | March and September 2023

The idea of a rail connecting Columbus to Chicago brought many discussions to Dublin officials. Months later, it led to the hiring of a private consultant to research building a station on 100 acres of land.

And as of now, that’s where things stand with passenger rails. Local officials believe it could be upwards of five to ten years before services begin. State officials are also awaiting approval on its applications sent earlier this year. Send us your questions on the passenger rail and we’ll dig deeper.

Events

Thursday, Nov. 9

Hear Me Out: The Masterpiece Exhibit | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Downtown | $25 | Explore this new gallery that showcases the artwork of seven talented women.

Friday, Nov. 10

Emo Night | Friday, Nov. 10 | 6 p.m. | Howl at the Moon, 504 Park St., Columbus | Free | Dance all night to popular punk rock music, sip mixed drinks, and win prizes via giveaways.

Saturday, Nov. 11

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra: Steel Pan & Schubert | Saturday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 12 | 7 p.m. | Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., Downtown | $12-$64 | Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist Andy Akiho leads this special performance.
OSU Football vs. Michigan State | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Dr., Campus | $89-$230 | Cheer on the undefeated Buckeyes in the first night game at The Shoe this season.

Sunday, Nov. 12

El Mercadito | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 1-6 p.m. | Budd Dairy Food Hall, 1086 N. 4th St., Italian Village | Free | Stop by to have some authentic food and support small Latin businesses.
Northern Love Lights | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette, 691 N. High St., Ste. 101, Short North | $42 | Bring your partner or best friend to this couples night paint and sip.

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News Notes

Opening

Sports & Social, a new sports bar at 840 N. High St., is replacing the former Melt location in the Short North. The eatery + drinkery plans to open with “wall-to-wall televisions,” but did not announce an opening date. (614now)

Eat

Café Zupas, a Utah-based soup restaurant, is opening a new location in New Albany at 5980 Hamilton Rd. The soup shop will host a grand opening on Thursday, Nov. 16. If you can’t wait, stop by the Easton location at 4226 Easton Loop West. (NBC4)

Show

“Mama Mia, here I go again...” The hit Broadway show “Mama Mia” is coming to Ohio Theatre from March 12-17, 2024. Tickets start at $40 and are now available.

Biz

Welcome to Dublin’s Bridge Park, DGPerry. The accounting firm is moving from Olentangy River Road to 6745 Longshore St. on Monday, Nov. 13. The company will occupy an 8,000-sqft office on the second floor of the building. (Columbus Business First)

Sports

The Ohio State Buckeyes are still No. 1 in the most recent College Football Playoff rankings. Listen to what the committee had to say to ESPN after the rankings were released.

Trending

We’re hoping an NFL player does the chicken dance on Sunday, Nov. 19 during the Ohio games. Why? Because Shake Shack will give all Ohioans a free chicken sandwich if it happens. The Browns play at Baltimore + the Bengals host C.J. Stroud and the Texans. (ABC6 On Your Side)

Number

500,000+ views. This reel is now our highest viewed Instagram post to date thanks to all the frustrated commuters in Columbus. Stay safe out there, and be kind to your fellow drivers.

Wellness

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Eat

Fruit can be one of the healthiest things you can put into your body, but the majority of Americans are making this single mistake that can counteract all the health benefits of fruit. Here’s why one heart surgeon is asking Americans to “stop doing this to your berries.”*

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🧠 In the know

Find a trivia night for each day of the week in Columbus

Sotto Terra hosts trivia nights throughout the week. | Photo via Google Maps

We’ll take trivia nights for $2,000, Alex. Whether you’re playing for prizes or simply bragging rights, there’s a local trivia night each weekday for you.

Monday | Savor Pint, 2 Indianola Ave.

Start your week with trivia and pair it with craft cocktails and local beers.

Tuesday | Land-Grant Brewing Company, 424 W. Town St.

Pop culture trivia starts at 6 p.m. in the beer garden followed by a movie screening in the warmer months.

Wednesday | Saucy Brew Works, 443 W. 3rd Ave.

This four-part trivia night kicks off at 7 p.m. with special prizes for the winners of each round.

Thursday | Taft’s Brewpourium, 440 W. Broad St.

Bring a team to compete in a range of trivia games such as “Family Feud.”

Friday | Sotto Terra, 610 Neil Ave.

This has become one of the most popular spots for trivia thanks to its wide variety of topics like Taylor Swift, RuPaul Drag Race, and Harry Potter.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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