City Seeks Neighborhood Input on 2013 Voted Bond Package

Four Community Meetings Scheduled for June Mayor Michael B. Coleman, City Council President Andrew J. Ginther and City Auditor Hugh J. Dorrian will serve as co-chairs of a committee to place a voted bond package on the Nov. 5 ballot. In preparation, the committee has scheduled four community meetings to discuss the city’s proposed five-year [...]

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Short North Foundation Accepting Grant Requests Through June 28

The Short North Foundation is accepting requests for grants between $500 and $2,500 from area organizations with projects taking place in or around the Short North. Specifically, the Foundation seeks projects and programs that benefit Short North area residents, unite Short North neighborhoods, and incorporate or preserve public works of art and architecture. The deadline [...]

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Pride Art Show Opens June 13 at Spinelli’s Deli

Spinelli’s Deli, in partnership with Stonewall Columbus, will host the third annual Pride Art Show at Spinelli’s Deli in June and July. The show features pieces by painter and multimedia artist Matt Honie, glass blower Jack Pine, and photographer Matt Vant. The Pride Art Show opening reception takes place on Thursday, June 13 from 6:00 [...]

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2013 “Summer Fridays at the Statehouse” Performing Arts Series

The Ohio Statehouse today announced the 2013 Summer Fridays at the Statehouse schedule of performances. The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) has partnered with 13 central Ohio performing arts groups to present, Summer Fridays at the Statehouse. Summer Fridays is a FREE lunch-time outdoor performing arts series staged on the West Plaza (High Street) [...]

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Mobile Food Vendor Pilot Program Coming to Harrison West

In light of the growing food truck industry and ongoing conversations with stakeholders, the City of Columbus is creating a Mobile Food Vendor Pilot Program that will address some of the current issues with food trucks.  The pilot program allows licensed mobile food vendors to legally sell from designated over-sized parking metered spots and designated [...]

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Full Closure of West Third Avenue Begins May 13th

West Third Avenue will close to through traffic between Olentangy River Road and Edgehill Road beginning Monday, May 13 at 7 a.m. as the widening and reconstruction project there continues. The project includes the widening and reconstruction of West Third Avenue, the widening of Edgehill Road, new sidewalks and shared-use paths, sewer and lighting upgrades [...]

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Stephanie Landes

Resident Profile – Stephanie Landes, 23

Stephanie Marie Landes was born on December 25, Christmas day. Her middle name Marie is a tribute to Mary. She is a very recent resident of the neighborhood having moved into Thurber Gate Apartments only 2 months ago. She loves her apartment as it is close to work (Stephanie has worked at Bubbles, The Tea [...]

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Street Sweeping Columbus Harrison West

May is Street Sweeping Month in Harrison West

This is a friendly reminder to all Harrison West residents that May is street sweeping month. Street sweeping will take place on Wednesday, May 8th as this is the second Wednesday of the month. The other side of the street will be swept on Tuesday, May 14th, the second Tuesday of the month. Be sure [...]

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