April 9, 2024

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☀️ Just passing by

Small towns in Ohio were flooded with tourists attempting to see the 2024 total solar eclipse. | Photo by @wbns10tv

The Buckeye State experienced a total solar eclipse, and if you’re like us, you can’t get enough moon news. Since it won’t be back for another 70+ years, let’s bask in its glory one last time.

Hyper history

If you witnessed yesterday’s total eclipse, congrats. You witnessed something that hasn’t happened in Ohio since 1806.

Faraway futures

Did you miss the eclipse? That’s why we collected the top photos for this story. And hopefully you can catch the next one in Ohio in 2099. It’s never too early to start planning, right?

CBUStoday solar eclipse glasses — Did you join COSI for the eclipse watch party on Monday, April 8, 2024? | Photo via @cosiscience

Special spectacles

The Columbus Metropolitan Library reportedly handed out 110,000+ eclipse glasses across all of its locations. These glasses cannot be tossed in with normal recyclables, but they can be dropped off in blue bins at libraries.

Sun stats

The eclipse was visible to folks in Ohio within a 124-mile band, stretching diagonally from Cincinnati to Cleveland. The eclipse lasted for roughly three to four minutes, with those closer the center seeing a longer eclipse. It also reportedly caused temperatures to drop by nearly 10°, per NASA.

CBUS-Lead Story Image Crop.gif — See how the 2017 map compares to the 2024 map. | Maps via NASA

Partial past

A total solar eclipse happened in the US in 2017, but didn’t totally cover Ohio. Additionally, this year’s eclipse was more visible to a larger population thanks to its wide path.

Solar searchers

If you want to chase eclipses, Earth reportedly experiences one every one-and-a-half years. Be prepared to leave the country, as the next one won’t hit the US until 2044-45.

Traveler totals

It’s estimated that upwards of 575,000 people traveled to Ohio to see the eclipse. That’s more than five times the capacity of Ohio Stadium, for reference.

Asked

When was the last time Ohio experienced a total solar eclipse?

(Pro tip: You can find the answer in today’s lead story.)

A. 2017
B. 1969
C. 1870
D. 1806

Answer here

Events

Tuesday, April 9

Ombre Cake Decorating | Tuesday, April 9 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Our CupCakery, 54 S. High St., Dublin | $85 | Learn how to elevate your decorating skills by creating colorful buttercream rosettes.

Wednesday, April 10

Ohio State University Softball vs. Ohio University | Wednesday, April 10 | 6 p.m. | Bill Davis Stadium, 2450 Fred Taylor Dr., Campus | $8 | Take yourself out to the ball game and cheer on the Buckeyes or the Bobcats.

Thursday, April 11

“An Offering From The Rose Garden” | Thursday, April 11 | 7 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Downtown | $22 | Watch this powerful story about a Black girl on a journey of self discovery.

Friday, April 12

Vintage + Makers Market | Friday, April 12 | 5-10 p.m. | Taft’s Brewpourium, 440 W. Broad St., Franklinton | Cost of purchase | Shop local vendors offering vintage clothes and retro home decor.

Saturday, April 13

The Italian Sun | Saturday, April 13-Sunday, April 14 | 7 p.m. | Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., Downtown | $18-$64 | Listen to the Columbus Symphony as they play beautiful classical music from Italy.

100+ more local events

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News Notes

Development

Two apartment projects could be coming soon to Ohio State University. The first is a 17-unit apartment with a coffee shop on East Woodruff Avenue, and the other is a 127-unit complex near the Kohl’s on Olentangy River Road. City Council + university officials are considering the proposal. (Columbus Business First)

Edu

Dublin City Schools are currently researching to see if a defunct Cardinal Health building could be renovated into a new school. The three-story building is the previous HQ for Cardinal, and it could help fit the need of Dublin’s growing school population. (NBC4)

Concert

Little Big Town, a Grammy Award-winning country band, is coming to Nationwide Arena on Saturday, Oct. 26. The group will be joined by opener Sugarland, a Georgia-based country duo. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m.

Opening

Four local businesses will move into downtown brick-and-mortar establishments by 2025. These businesses are: Black Kahawa Coffee, Three Bikes Bakery, Quality Wellness Performance & Coaching, and Restalgic Atelier. They will be located on East Broad Street + North High Street. (Columbus Business First)

Ranked

Columbus was ranked the No. 110 healthiest place to live in the US, and we are here to dispute that claim. Check out all the ways to live healthy in CBUS with our City Guides, ranging from local gyms to plant-based bites.

Sports

The season is winding down for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and momentum is dwindling. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Cavs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Home

Psst — When’s the last time you replaced your bath mat? Our favorite memory foam bath mat is on sale through the weekend.*

Plan Ahead

🎥 On the big screen

City Editor Mitch highly recommends a season pass to NightLight 614. | Photo via @nightlight614

In less than a month, the race to get NightLight 614 tickets will be on.

Nightlight 614, the popular outdoor movie screening in summer and fall, is returning to Genoa Park. If you don’t have a plan by now, you could already be too late. It’s notorious for selling out almost instantly, so here’s what you need to know:

Season tickets will go on sale Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. For context, City Editor Mitch was waiting on the homepage to purchase passes at the release last year and still wasn’t fast enough.
Individual tickets will go on sale on Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m. These also sell out fast, so we recommend starting at the bottom of the page to purchase tickets to a movie later in the season.
The full film lineup will be released on Wednesday, May 7 at 8 a.m.

The Buy

Gifts for the bride-to-be. The wedding gift guide features everything from homemade earrings for the bachelorette party to a facial roller for necessary self-care days.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Mitch

From the editor

Hello from Marion. I made the trip back to my hometown to watch the solar eclipse, and it didn’t disappoint. If only the traffic getting home wasn’t so disappointing...

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