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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 4h
Join us on Wed Oct 28 as we discuss potential changes to Columbus City Council! 2 ballot issues will be decided upon by voters in a few weeks that could add ward-based voting and expand council to 13 seats (4 at-large). Full details and tickets: columbusmetroclub.org/event/one-ci...
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 8h
(Shakes fist) You kids are going too dang fast!!! columbusunderground.com/legislation-...
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Legislation Announced to Regulate eBikes and Scooters in Ohio - Columbus Underground
Ohio Democratic lawmakers are introducing bills that would ban children 13 and younger from operating electric bikes and electric scooters, and require people wear helmets when riding e-bikes and e-sc...
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 11h
Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment about his small business plans in elected: columbusunderground.com/acton-pledge...
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Acton Pledges Support for Ohio's Small Businesses - Columbus Underground
Dr. Amy Acton promised to “give a voice” to Ohio’s small business community during a Tuesday visit to Fox’s Bagel and Deli in Bexley.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 12h
Ohio has the fourth-most data centers of any state, and after being forced to provide $2.3 billion in subsidies via tax breaks, taxpayers are questioning whether they’re really a good thing: columbusunderground.com/study-data-c...
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Study: Data Center Ban Would be Good for Ohio - Columbus Underground
Given the amount of data center construction already in Ohio, the best economic deal going forward would be to require all new ones to use 90% renewable energy.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Curious about LinkUs and what BRT will look like? We spoke with Maria Schaper at @morpc.bsky.social to learn more! Check out our full conversation over on YouTube: youtu.be/kERA2QnizbA?...
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Pills! Coming soon! columbusunderground.com/bayer-announ...
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Bayer Announces $2.2 Billion Manufacturing Plant in New Albany - Columbus Underground
Bayer is building a $2.2 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio, the company has announced.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
The GOP can’t stop thinking about transgender people: columbusunderground.com/ohio-republi...
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Ohio Republicans Continue to be Obsessed with Transgender Topics - Columbus Underground
Republicans mentioned transgender-related topics 22 times at recent Ohio campaign events, vs. Democrats’ zero times.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Greg Levy wrote in with an op-ed: columbusunderground.com/op-ed-a-work...
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Op-Ed: A Working Class Challenge to Ohio’s Political Status Quo - Columbus Underground
Ohioans deserve better than the politicians the establishment keeps offering us.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Some openings, closures and updates from all over the city: columbusunderground.com/bites-sips-r...
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Bites & Sips: Revamped Shops, New Restaurants and Chain Closures - Columbus Underground
Check out some updates in the Columbus food and drink scene, like new restaurants, recent closures and business revamps.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
The fun starts on Thursday: columbusunderground.com/nightmares-f...
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Nightmares Film Fest Begins Its Second Decade at GFC - Columbus Underground
Entering its second decade, Nightmares Film Festival returns to Gateway Film Center Thursday, October 15 and runs through Sunday, October 18.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Looking back 25 years and forward 25 years : columbusunderground.com/next-25-fact...
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Next: 25 facts about Columbus in 2001 and in 2051 - Columbus Underground
25 “Facts” about Columbus in 2001: 25 “Facts” about Columbus in 2051: David Staley is an associate professor of history and design at The Ohio State University, and is president of Columbus Futurists....
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Whether you’re looking for a secondhand costume, thrifting an all-DIY look, or picking up last-minute accessories, Goodwill Columbus can help you save big while impacting your community: columbusunderground.com/goodwill-col...
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Goodwill Columbus is Your Main Haunt This Halloween - Columbus Underground
Save money this Halloween by shopping at Goodwill for your Halloween costumes and more. Find a Goodwill store in Columbus near you
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
“Carignan and the cast’s Sweeney Todd is a version fresh enough to surprise a superfan like me but- crucially- doesn’t get lost in that interpretation.” REVIEW: columbusunderground.com/theater-revi...
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Theater Review: Short North Stage's 'Sweeney Todd' Gorgeous in its Ugliness - Columbus Underground
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street runs through October 18 at Short North Stage, even if you've seen it, see it again!
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
“Reefer Madness is a great time and gave me more full-throated, edge-of-a-spit-take laughs than any other night I spent in the theater this year.” REVIEW: columbusunderground.com/theater-revi...
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Theater Review: The Room Upstairs' Fresh, Funny 'Reefer Madness' - Columbus Underground
Head out to a night of theatre with lots of laughs at Reefer Madness, playing through October 17th at Club Diversity!
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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The Future of Transportation in Columbus
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Now open! columbusunderground.com/new-asian-re...
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New Asian Restaurant Replaces Rishi Downtown - Columbus Underground
A new Asian restaurant opened Downtown last month.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Welcome back to Spooky Szn: columbusunderground.com/its-almost-t...
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It's Almost Time to Binge Horror Movies at Studio 35 - Columbus Underground
If ever there was a month to binge hour upon hour of horror, that month is October. In case that idea appeals to you, Mike McGraner and Studio 35 have you covered. Horror Marathon VIII comes to Clinto...
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
It’s been crickets for the past year.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Trump wants our Christopher Columbus statue to be on display again, but that’s kind of already the plan: columbusunderground.com/city-halls-c...
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City Hall's Christopher Columbus Statue Could Find a Home in a New Park - Columbus Underground
Yesterday, representatives with the Reimagining Columbus team presented a recommendation for the future of the statue based on several years of research and community outreach.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
We’re a rapidly growing city. You’re going to continue to see more stuff.
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David Staley @davidstaley8.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
My "Next" column this month commemorates the 25th anniversary of @colsunderground.bsky.social, "25 Facts about Columbus in 2001 and in 2051." columbusunderground.com/next-25-fact...
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Next: 25 facts about Columbus in 2001 and in 2051 - Columbus Underground
25 “Facts” about Columbus in 2001: 25 “Facts” about Columbus in 2051: David Staley is an associate professor of history and design at The Ohio State University, and is president of Columbus Futurists....
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The plan for the site calls for turning it into a food destination, with multiple kitchens and seating areas both inside and outside the buildings. Small additions would be made to each buildings to accommodate the new use: columbusunderground.com/old-north-fo...
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Old North Food Hall Project Lands Approval - Columbus Underground
The renovation of two long-vacant buildings on Arcadia Avenue can move forward after the project was approved by the University Impact District Review Board last month. First proposed last spring, the...
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Coming soon: columbusunderground.com/aladdins-eat...
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
One of the most pressing issues in Ohio: columbusunderground.com/amy-acton-la...
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Amy Acton Lays Out Housing Plans - Columbus Underground
Both Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy have talked about the need to bring down costs by increasing the supply of housing, but it’s been hard to find specifics about what either candidate would do as gove...
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Tonight! columbusunderground.com/geronimo-har...
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Geronimo Hard Style: Liteweight Champion’s Goliath Album Release - Columbus Underground
The band will be hosting an album release show on Oct. 9 at Dick’s Den at 10p.m. featuring other local artists Van Dale and DJ Elijah Major Jones.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
🍿 New Reviews! What are you watching this weekend? columbusunderground.com/from-faceboo...
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From Facebook to Toy Cars to Bendable Mommies, Freaky Stuff in Movies - Columbus Underground
Aaron Sorkin revisits the Mark Zuckerberg timeline, Jessica Chastain gets freaky and bendy, Ben Affleck returns to the director's chair and more!
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Tonight! columbusunderground.com/columbus-mak...
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
GOP weirdos can’t stop obsessing about gay people: columbusunderground.com/ohio-republi...
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Ohio Republican Lawmaker Introduces More Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation - Columbus Underground
Ohio lawmakers are again debating where parental authority ends, and where the state’s responsibility to protect children begins.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Art and Italians and Football and More: columbusunderground.com/mega-weekend...
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Mega Weekend: Urban Scrawl, Italian Festival, Theatre & Music, Buckeye Tailgate & More Fun For Your Weekend - Columbus Underground
Outdoor movies go spooky, Urban Scrawl turns 20, the Columbus Italian Festival returns, a Pumpkin Spice Festival & more this weekend
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
If elected, Amy Acton would be the first Dem Gov of Ohio since 2011: columbusunderground.com/ohio-georgia...
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Ohio, Georgia, Wisconsin and Other States Banking on Blue Wave for Governors Races - Columbus Underground
As the political prospects for Republicans worsen ahead of November’s midterm elections, the GOP is increasingly playing defense over its yearslong grip on state governments.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Ohio Dems Irk Supporters with Anti-Transgender Comments - Columbus Underground
Ohio Democratic candidate for governor Dr. Amy Acton and Ohio Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur have faced backlash from comments they have made about transgender people during the lead up to Election...
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The “party of small government” continues to want to control your personal lives, against the will of Ohio voters: columbusunderground.com/abortion-rem...
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Abortion Remains Legal in Ohio, But Republicans Continue Efforts to Undermine - Columbus Underground
As studies show improvements in access to abortion care in Ohio, abortion opponents both in and outside of the state legislature are attempting to bring more regulations against it.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Can the Dems take it all the way this year? Or will they fumble it at the finish line? columbusunderground.com/one-month-ou...
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One Month Out, Polls Show Ohio Dems in the Lead - Columbus Underground
Former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, has an eight-point lead over U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, a Republican who was appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine, according to a poll of Ohio registered voters release...
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
We’re not even aware of how badly Republicans are currently screwing us: columbusunderground.com/big-beautifu...
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Big Beautiful Bill Has Hurt Ohioans, But Trump Administration is Hiding the Data - Columbus Underground
When it comes to tracking how Ohioans are doing in the aftermath of last year’s deep cuts to the social safety net, people who study the issue say they’re flying blind.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Is it working yet? Is the economy saved? columbusunderground.com/ohio-gas-tax...
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Ohio Gas Tax Holiday Began on Sunday - Columbus Underground
Ohio state lawmakers have approved a 90-day gas tax holiday.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
There are several reasons for low unemployment happening along with slow job growth, and none are encouraging: columbusunderground.com/report-job-g...
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Report: Job Growth Slowing Down in Ohio - Columbus Underground
Unemployment rates in Ohio remained low in August but Ohio’s job growth has also slowed, a recent analysis by Policy Matters Ohio said.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
New Downtown spot for your Tex-Mex fix: columbusunderground.com/ochoa-mexica...
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Ochoa Mexican Grill Opens Downtown - Columbus Underground
A new Mexican restaurant on East Main Street kicked off October with open doors.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
About half a mile of the trail near the OSU wetlands (officially known as the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park) will be closed from October 12-16, although the exact dates could change due to weather or other factors: columbusunderground.com/parts-of-ole...
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Parts of Olentangy Trail to Close for Repairs - Columbus Underground
The City of Columbus is moving forward with repair work on the Olentangy Trail that will require sections of the greenway to temporarily close this fall and next spring. About half a mile of the trail...
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The band will be hosting an album release show on Oct. 9 at Dick’s Den at 10p.m. featuring other local artists Van Dale and DJ Elijah Major Jones: columbusunderground.com/geronimo-har...
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Geronimo Hard Style: Litewieght Champion’s Goliath Album Release - Columbus Underground
The band will be hosting an album release show on Oct. 9 at Dick’s Den at 10p.m. featuring other local artists Van Dale and DJ Elijah Major Jones.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Within an hour’s drive from Columbus, Springfield may not be on your beer radar, which is a shame, because the warm and welcoming ambiance of the breweries here makes them worth a visit: columbusunderground.com/the-brewerie...
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The Breweries of Clark County - Columbus Underground
Continuing my series featuring breweries outside of Franklin County, we head west to Clark County.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The Downtown Discovery Pass features 20 restaurants, galleries, bars and shops in the Gay Street District: columbusunderground.com/new-visitor-...
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New Visitor Incentive Program Aims to Bring Business to Gay Street District - Columbus Underground
Construction has hindered business in the Gay Street District, but a new program is working to bring life back into the area.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Photos from last week’s show: columbusunderground.com/photos-teddy...
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Photos: Teddy Swims at Nationwide Arena - Columbus Underground
Nationwide Arena welcomed Teddy Swims to Columbus on Wednesday night as the Grammy nominated, Diamond Certified singer brought his UGLY Tour to town with special guests MarcLo and Mac Ayres.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
An update to this campus-area building means that it’s getting bigger: columbusunderground.com/proposed-dev...
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Another update on this long-delayed project: columbusunderground.com/estrella-tow...
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Estrella Tower, Now 25 Stories, To Be Reviewed by Board - Columbus Underground
The Downtown Commission will get another chance to weigh in on the Estrella, a mixed-use development proposed for 175-199 E. Rich St. The latest design revision calls for a 25-story tower; that’s up f...
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
New Albany Symphony will present “The Singing Rooms,” featuring music by three women composers whose work spans nearly 200 years: columbusunderground.com/new-albany-s...
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New Albany Symphony Celebrates Women Composers with ‘The Singing Rooms’ - Columbus Underground
New Albany Symphony’s “The Singing Rooms” spotlights three women composers, a returning violinist, and nearly 200 years of music history.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
New video (you can also listen on Spotify and Apple): columbusunderground.com/video-the-pa...
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Video: The Past, Present and Future of Transportation in Columbus - Columbus Underground
People in Columbus love to talk about transportation.
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
New spot to add to your to do list: columbusunderground.com/first-look-b...
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First Look: Bombay House - Columbus Underground
A new Indian restaurant is gearing up to open near Polaris.
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Columbus Coffee Festival @columbuscoffee.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The weekend has arrived! The 11th annual Columbus Coffee Festival takes place Sat Oct 3 and Sun Oct 4 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds! Many of our ticketed sessions are completely sold out in advance, so be sure to get your tix before you go: columbusunderground.ticketspice.com/2026-columbu...
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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Have you been to all 3? columbusunderground.com/3-not-so-sec...
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3 Not-So-Secret Speakeasies to Try This Fall - Columbus Underground
With creative cocktails, secret entrances, and unique settings, I explored some of Columbus' best hidden bars that offer a little mystery to your drinking experience. You could say that Columbus Under...
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