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Buckeyes Are Back!

Nora McDonald — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 10:00:22 +0000

It's September 1, which means football season at The Ohio State University has officially begun: The stadium is the focus at 50mm.

Franklin Park Conservatory’s Blooms & Butterflies

Nora McDonald — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:50:32 +0000

The fascinating life cycle and ecological importance of the butterfly is showcased both indoors and outside daily at Franklin Park Conservatory's Blooms & Butterflies. The exhibit runs through Monday, Sept. 3, 2012.

CAPA’s Festival Latino 2011 At Genoa Park

Nora McDonald — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:57:25 +0000

Festival Latino rocked Genoa Park this past weekend (Aug. 13 and 14) with performing and visual arts, educational workshops and authentic Latin dance. The festival, presented by CAPA, is the largest Hispanic event in Ohio. (3 Photos)

The Ohio Stadium Story

Nora McDonald — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:44:29 +0000

The Ohio State University is never at a loss for fandom. A photographic perspective on the historical Ohio Stadium, home of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team. (12 Photos)

Clintonville Man’s Art Cars Enliven Columbus Streets

Thomas Bradley — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:12:54 +0000

Clintonville resident Greg Phelps isn't your ordinary artist. Rather than going to a museum, you can see his masterpieces rolling through the streets of Columbus. Learn more about Phelps' creations in this story from WOSU's ArtZine. (11 photos)

Graffiti And Decay At The Nelson Road Water Treatment Plant

Nora McDonald — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:06:03 +0000

The Nelson Road Water Treatment Plant (located off of Highway 670 in Bexley) was built in the 1940's and had been long-since abandoned when it was finally demolished earlier this year. After it was shutdown, the plant was transformed into a beautifully haunting destination for graffiti artists and urban explorers. (18 Photos)

Memories From The 2011 Ohio State Fair

Ally Marotti — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:58:00 +0000

From rides and food (Krispy Cream burger!) to art (Brillo Lisa?) and animals, take a look back at the 2011 Ohio State Fair. (22 Photos)

Wheelchair Gives Local Dog A New “Leash” On Life

Nora McDonald — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:23:58 +0000

Call this clever contraption what you will (a dog bike or a dog wheelchair?), but long-time Columbus resident John Panico's 15 year-old canine companion Bruno travels around town in style on two wheels.

How Franklinton Cycleworks Is Building Bikes And A Community

Nora McDonald — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:02:53 +0000

A Monday afternoon in Franklinton and the local bike co-op is busy. Founded almost four years ago, Franklinton Cycleworks is taking root in its third space, offering community members a place to service their bikes and learn new skills. (8 Photos)

33 Vintage Signs of Columbus

WOSU Administrator — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:50:17 +0000

Restaurants, drive-ins, bowling alleys, florists and markets. Take a closer look at the well-aged signs that dot the urban landscape around Columbus in this excellent series of photos by R. Gust Smith (he has hundreds more over on Flickr). (33 photos)