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So You Want to Join City Council?
Cities dont run on autopilot. Every decisionevery budget, every policy, every voteis shaped by the people who step up to lead. A few months ago, I decided to see what it would take to be one of tho
The Best of Columbus 2024
editor-in-chief of Columbus Underground, to dive into the highlights of the Best of Columbus 2024 Readers' Poll. From the citys favorite new restaurants and bars to its most beloved cultural institut
Navigating Transitions with Matt Slaybaugh
Transitions can be transformative, but theyre often filled with uncertainty. In this weeks episode, I sat down with Matt Slaybaugh, an achievement skills coach, playwright, and former artistic direc
Crafting Curiosity with Holden Ellis
Holden Ellis, a creative studio in Columbus, just celebrated its 10-year anniversarya milestone that founder and CEO Josh Fitzwater describes as a testament to resilience, creativity, and teamwork. I
Empowering Communities with MORPC
Disparate problems can sometimes be addressed with common solutions. Like affordable housing and climate change. In this weeks episode, Columbus Underground co-founder and editor Walker Evans sat dow
Addressing Growth with MORPC
The future of Central Ohio is coming at us fast. But not too fast to manage. In this weeks episode, Columbus Underground co-founder and editor Walker Evans sat down with Jessica Kuenzli, the Chief Re
Transit Update with MORPC
We're diving into the transit transformations shaping our city's future. In this weeks episode, Columbus Underground co-founder and editor Walker Evans sat down with Parag Agrawal, the Chief Mobility
City Data Breach
In July, the City of Columbus experienced a massive data breach; what officials at the time referred to as some type of incident. Months later, the scope, damage, and cost of the incident are still
Summer News Roundup
We are diving into the most read stories shaping the landscape of the city. These are the top stories that have captured the attention of our communitynot necessarily the most important or significan
Columbus Comedy Festival
Good comedy is a reflection of society. Next month, for five days, over 150 comedians will grace ten stages throughout the city for the inaugural Columbus Comedy Festival. On the occasion of the upcom