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My Columbus Symphony Guilt

There’s been quite the buzz lately about how the CSO is going belly up. I’d like to say that I’m going to miss it if it goes away, but honestly… I never really went much.
In the past year, Anne & I attended Picnic with the Pops once last summer, which was a lot of fun, [...]

Rumor Mill: The Columbus Streetcar is a GO

There was a presentation held yesterday regarding the long-discussed Columbus Streetcar concept. I personally wasn’t able to attend, but heard through the grapevine that there was communication about an official announcement that will be given in about six weeks. It was said that Mayor Coleman will give more details about the public meeting in which [...]

Rumor Mill: Green McDonald’s in the Short North

I read this comment here on Columbus RetroMetro and thought it was worth repeating on Columbus Underground last week. It stirred up quite the discussion, as I figured it probably would. Here’s the quote that kicked things off:
Rumor has that a McDonald’s exec read about the Short North in the NYTimes and was inspired by [...]

The Rumor Mill: City Center to become Courthouse?

I got an anonymous tip this morning about the Franklin County Courthouse project delays having to do with the fact that the project may be moving into the City Center. I hope this rumor isn’t coming true because while it might save some construction dollars, the City Center is perfectly poised to bring a breath [...]

Rumor Mill: Groceries Coming to Gay & Pearl

Grocery stores are probably one of the top items on everyone’s list for amenities missing from Downtown Columbus. Very soon there may be a fix for that problem right in the center of the city.
Rumor has it that an upscale grocery/marketplace concept will be arriving soon at the intersection of Gay Street and Pearl Alley, [...]