Stories tagged with: 2025
Hilliard Freedom Fest 2025: Gabby Barrett Headlines a Day of Music, Food, and Fun
HILLIARD, Ohio (AP) — The Freedom Fest will feature a full lineup of entertainment, headlined by country music star and "American Idol" contestant Gabby Barrett.
Food trucks will be available from 3 to 11 p.m., with vendors including Dos Hermanos, Taesty's, Columbus Coffee Co., Funnel... Read More.
Patriotism in America 2025: Virginia Leads as Most Patriotic State
The 2025 report by WalletHub on the Most Patriotic States in America highlights various aspects of patriotism across the United States. By analyzing 13 key indicators, WalletHub assessed states on factors such as military service, voting participation, and volunteerism.
Virginia tops the list as the... Read More.
Top Cities and Surprising Stats for 4th of July 2025 Celebrations
WalletHub has released its report on the best and worst places for 4th of July celebrations in 2025, analyzing 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on factors like holiday cost and entertainment. Las Vegas, New York, and Los Angeles top the list as... Read More.
Summer Sounds Ahead: Cincinnati Music Festival 2025 Hits Paycor Stadium July 24–26
🎶 MUSIC NEWS: Cincinnati Music Festival 2025 Announces Star-Studded Lineup 🎶
Formerly known as the Cincinnati Jazz Fest, the Cincinnati Music Festival returns July 24–26, 2025, at Paycor Stadium — home of the Cincinnati Bengals, along the scenic Ohio River.
This year’s lineup is stacked with... Read More.
🍔 McDonald’s Targeted in “Economic Blackout” Boycott Over DEI, Wages, and Tax Policies
In late June 2025, McDonald’s became the latest target of a coordinated week‑long boycott led by grassroots group The People’s Union USA, as part of its wider “economic blackout” campaign. Here's what you need to know:
🔍 What’s the Boycott About?
The boycott ran from... Read More.
BET Awards 2025!
Here’s a recap of the BET Awards 2025 winners as Culture’s Biggest Night continues to celebrate excellence across music, film, TV, and sports—all live from the Peacock Theater with Kevin Hart at the helm:
🏆 Headliner Highlights
Kendrick Lamar emerged as the night's biggest winner,... Read More.
Leon Thomas Announces “Mutts Don’t Heel World Tour” 🎤
Rising R&B star Leon Thomas, fresh off his triumph at the BET Awards where he was crowned Best New Artist, has officially announced the Mutts Don’t Heel World Tour, supported by Live Nation—a major move following the release of his deluxe album MUTT Deluxe:... Read More.
Columbus Blue Jackets Announce 2025 Preseason Schedule
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets will celebrate their 25th anniversary during the 2025-26 season and have released their preseason schedule.
Following their best season since 2018-19, the Blue Jackets aim to end a five-year playoff drought, beginning with the preseason.
Columbus will play... Read More.
Eric Clapton Announces 2025 U.S. Tour with Special Ohio State Concert
Eric Clapton has added another U.S. concert date to his 2025 schedule: Sept. 5 at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Clapton will perform at the Mershon Auditorium on the university’s campus.
Tickets will be available starting Friday, June 27. Proceeds from the concert will... Read More.