Ohio Named Second Best State for Trick or Treating in National Study

Ohio ranks among the top states in the nation for trick-or-treating, according to a recent study. Kuru Footwear, a shoe company, analyzed all 50 states based on walkability, child population, Google search interest in trick-or-treating, pedestrian safety and average Halloween temperatures to determine which offer... Read More.

Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 10/10-10/13/25

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus and Central Ohio will be buzzing this weekend with a mix of cultural, musical, family-friendly and sporting events from Oct. 10 to Oct. 13, 2025. Below is a roundup of highlights to help you plan your weekend. Friday, Oct. 10 ... Read More.

Members-Only Dog Park and Bar to Open In Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A members-only dog park and bar, The Wag, is preparing to open in the Fifth by Northwest neighborhood, north of Grandview Heights. The Wag, located at 1330 Norton Ave., will hold its grand opening Nov. 15 from 5 to 10 p.m., according... Read More.

Southern Comfort Food Restaurant Coming to Grove City

GROVE CITY, Ohio — A new restaurant specializing in Southern comfort food is set to open in Grove City. Broadway Standard, located at 3911 Broadway, is owned by Standard Restaurant Group and led by Grove City natives, including a former Nashville restaurant manager. The restaurant... Read More.

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 10/4/25

Huntrx reigns supreme this week as “Golden (From K-Pop Demon Hunters)” claims the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated Oct. 4, 2025. The single continues the remarkable run of songs tied to the hit animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters, which... Read More.

Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 10/3-10/5/25

COLUMBUS — From live music to competitive pickleball, Central Ohio is bracing for a lively stretch Oct. 3–5, 2025, as locals and visitors alike can choose from a wide selection of fall-themed, cultural and athletic events. Highlights to Watch Pickleball Takes Center StageThe 2025 APP Women’s... Read More.

Abandoned Fort Rapids Hotel to Become Affordable Apartments

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus developer plans to convert the long-abandoned Fort Rapids Hotel and Water Park into more than 300 affordable apartment units, potentially reviving a property that has sat vacant for nearly a decade along Interstate 70 and Hamilton Road. Maxwell Drever, of... Read More.