I’m going to be presenting the first annual “Arch Award” at Columbus’ 198th Birthday Party on Feb 18th! This award will recognize a modern-day Columbus icon who is working hard at making the city a better place to live! If you have any good nominations in mind, send them to archaward@columbusunderground.com, ASAP! More info here: [...]
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Online Petition for Parking Meter Rate Increase
This was originally posted HERE on CU by John Angelo of the SNBA: In November, Columbus’ Director of Public Service imposed a unilateral 50% parking meter rate increase throughout Columbus. The policy was approved by the mayor. Due to the way Columbus’ policies are written, neither city council nor the general populace were invited to [...]
My first time Nailing a Dumper
Yesterday afternoon I was driving up 71 to head to Skreened to give out those MILK tickets I mentioned here on my blog. I got off at the North Broadway exit and stopped at the exit ramp light. I noticed the SUV in front of me opening the driver side door, and watched them proceed [...]
Election Result Party @ Eddie George Tonight
So, I got invited to an election watching party tonight at Eddie George’s Grille 27 in the South Campus Gateway. Some folks from Fox BUSINESS News will be there to cover the event, and I supposedly will get a little bit of talk time. I’ll be there between 7pm and 9:30pm. I think the news [...]
Getting ready to Vote in Columbus, Ohio – Part I
I’m trying to get myself prepared to go vote on Saturday. We were planning on going a few days ago, but things keep popping up. We definitely want to get things over with early, since our neighborhood has had some issues in the past. Not that I anticipate any problems this year, but you never [...]
Volunteers Needed for Highball Halloween
Calling Enthusiastic Volunteers If you enjoy creating an awesome experience and sharing it with your city, then you’ve got the first ingredient to be a volunteer for HighBall Halloween on Friday, October 31st. If you have some hours to help behind the scenes by serving on committees or by setting up the day of the [...]
62 New Bike Racks Installed in Past Three Months
Thanks in part to the massive feedback and suggestions submitted right here on Columbus Underground, the City of Columbus has managed to install 62 new bike racks in 24 locations around the city between July 24th and October 2nd. New locations include The South Campus Gateway, The Columbus Athletic Club, Studio 35, Café Corner, Café [...]
How I’m Helping with the Highball
On Friday, October 31st, the Short North is going to see a Halloween party like no other. Thousands will fill the streets for the first annual Highball! I’ve been helping out a bit, mostly assisting with some marketing initiatives for the event, and I’ve got a little profile blurb on the Short North Blog located [...]