Get a shot at tickets to the Legends of Laughter Tour— starring Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Arnez J, Don DC Curry, and Special K live Friday, November 14th at Mershon Auditorium! Text “LAUGH” to 52140 for your chance to win. Message and data rates may apply. Disclaimer: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents […]
Labor Day weekend has officially landed, and central Ohio is rolling out some of its biggest end-of-summer traditions. Between block parties, arts festivals, parades, and live music, there’s no shortage of ways to spend the holiday. Here’s a day-by-day look at what’s happening: Friday, Aug. 29St. Michael Church Labor Day Festival — Worthington5750 N. High […]
Ohio University is pulling the plug on 11 degree programs following the rollout of a new state law reshaping higher education. Senate Bill 1, which took effect June 27th, is best known for banning DEI programming on Ohio’s public campuses. But the law also requires universities to end any program that graduates fewer than five […]
Two new bipartisan bills at the Statehouse aim to give the state’s beloved buckeye symbol a little extra shine. Sen. Bill DeMora (D–Columbus) wants to make buckeye candy Ohio’s official state candy, pointing to its popularity at holidays, family gatherings, and its undeniable connection to Ohio State culture. Made with peanut butter dipped in chocolate […]
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A former Whitehall car dealer has admitted to altering odometers on hundreds of vehicles. Federal prosecutors say 38-year-old Simon C. Nwaru Jr., the owner of S. Automotive, pleaded guilty in federal court on August 22nd. Investigators found that between January 2021 and January 2023, Nwaru rolled back the mileage on at least 300 cars to […]
If you live in Columbus, don’t be surprised if your trash pickup day changes next month. Starting the week of September 2nd, about half the city will be shifted to new collection days and even new route colors. The city calls it a “rebalancing” of routes to improve service and efficiency, but it didn’t release […]
We always talk about the slew of nostalgic boy bands and groups, but we never talk about the girls… There was something magical about the girl group era of the 90s and early 2000s. Labels were still investing in artist development, videos stayed on rotation for weeks, and every crew had their own style. Some […]
A Kroger on the South Side had to temporarily shut down Tuesday after a security guard was attacked… and part of his thumb was bitten off. It happened just before noon at the Parsons Avenue location. According to police, a man got hostile as a security guard tried to remove him from the store. The […]
Columbus is getting a new professional football team! Spring pro football league, The United Football League (UFL), announced it’s relocating one of its franchises to Columbus for the 2026 season. The team will play at Historic Crew Stadium, the original home of the Columbus Crew. RELATED: Columbus Crew Signs 17-Year-Old Midfielder Tristan Brown The UFL […]
Ohio lawmakers are pushing a bill that could make it easier for employers to flag job seekers who ghost interviews. House Bill 395 would create a statewide registry for no-shows. The idea is to give employers a simple way to report people who miss scheduled interviews without warning. Backers say it’s about accountability. Critics say […]
The bell has rung and it’s time to go back to school! Urban One is hitting the streets with heat and partnering up with local back to school drives to bring bookbags, supplies and all the vibes to get our kids get ready for the 2025-2026 school year! Visit us at any of these locations: […]