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Columbus Underground Celebrates 25 Years in 2026 - Columbus Underground
Next year is going to be a landmark year for Columbus Underground, which will celebrate 25 years in business.
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We’ve got a BIG milestone coming in 2026 and we’re celebrating ALL YEAR LONG! Learn more: columbusunderground.com/columbus-und...
“The school board in December signed off on the plan to shift workers from the Downtown building to the Southland Center on South High Street, which is where board meetings are now held.”
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CCS Shifting Workers with an Eye Toward Sale of Downtown Property - Columbus Underground
Columbus City Schools is moving forward with a plan to sell its Downtown office building and adjacent parking lot, but an exact timeline for the project has yet to be established. Located at 270 E. St...
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February 7, 2026 at 12:44 AM
“The school board in December signed off on the plan to shift workers from the Downtown building to the Southland Center on South High Street, which is where board meetings are now held.”
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From pop-up to brick-and-mortar, Monster Baby has a new home: columbusunderground.com/new-gluten-f...
New Gluten-Free and Vegan Bakery Open in Olde Towne East - Columbus Underground
Making gluten-free treats started out as a side project for Emma Fleming, but it quickly turned into something much bigger.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:03 PM
From pop-up to brick-and-mortar, Monster Baby has a new home: columbusunderground.com/new-gluten-f...
A couple of new options at the theaters this weekend: columbusunderground.com/romance-teet...
Romance, Teeth and Whistles in Movies - Columbus Underground
Not every week is going to be a winner. How bad is this week? Kevin James wins by half a star. But sometimes a sloppy sweet romance and bad horror are exactly what you need. And if not, next week is f...
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February 6, 2026 at 7:08 PM
A couple of new options at the theaters this weekend: columbusunderground.com/romance-teet...
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Meet Henry Allen, one of the five hilarious comics in the lineup on this upcoming show! (Warning: the 9pm show is 50% sold out!)
Henry is a regular at venues including the Columbus Funny Bone, Don’t Tell and more!
TIX: columbusunderground.ticketspice.com/coffee-comed...
Henry is a regular at venues including the Columbus Funny Bone, Don’t Tell and more!
TIX: columbusunderground.ticketspice.com/coffee-comed...
February 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Meet Henry Allen, one of the five hilarious comics in the lineup on this upcoming show! (Warning: the 9pm show is 50% sold out!)
Henry is a regular at venues including the Columbus Funny Bone, Don’t Tell and more!
TIX: columbusunderground.ticketspice.com/coffee-comed...
Henry is a regular at venues including the Columbus Funny Bone, Don’t Tell and more!
TIX: columbusunderground.ticketspice.com/coffee-comed...
“My new book documents an experiment I conducted that sits at the intersection of philosophy, literature, and emerging forms of artificial intelligence.” - @davidstaley8.bsky.social
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NEXT: The AI Symposium - Columbus Underground
Unlike my previous columns, where I am trying to anticipate the future, with The AI Symposium I am attempting to make the future.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:59 PM
“My new book documents an experiment I conducted that sits at the intersection of philosophy, literature, and emerging forms of artificial intelligence.” - @davidstaley8.bsky.social
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Yes, yes, yes. Fine. We know. Whatever. It’s cold out.
Still…………….. there is fun to be had: columbusunderground.com/mega-weekend...
Still…………….. there is fun to be had: columbusunderground.com/mega-weekend...
Mega Weekend: Sweet Treats, Sip & Stroll, Lunar New Year & More Fun For Your Weekend - Columbus Underground
Have fun indoors and out this weekend at Sweet Treats, a Lunar New Year Celebration, Midnight Terrors Podcast, and more!
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February 5, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Yes, yes, yes. Fine. We know. Whatever. It’s cold out.
Still…………….. there is fun to be had: columbusunderground.com/mega-weekend...
Still…………….. there is fun to be had: columbusunderground.com/mega-weekend...
Don’t wait until Sunday morning to get your tickets! Some of our dessert-eating sessions are nearly sold out: ColumbusUnderground.ticketspice.com/2026-sweet-t...
February 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Don’t wait until Sunday morning to get your tickets! Some of our dessert-eating sessions are nearly sold out: ColumbusUnderground.ticketspice.com/2026-sweet-t...
We usually don’t write about car crashes, as we’re not local tv news, but we got off the bus this morning to see a flipped car on Spring Street.
Stay safe out there, Columbus. And consider attending in April: columbusunderground.com/the-war-on-c...
Stay safe out there, Columbus. And consider attending in April: columbusunderground.com/the-war-on-c...
February 5, 2026 at 3:11 PM
We usually don’t write about car crashes, as we’re not local tv news, but we got off the bus this morning to see a flipped car on Spring Street.
Stay safe out there, Columbus. And consider attending in April: columbusunderground.com/the-war-on-c...
Stay safe out there, Columbus. And consider attending in April: columbusunderground.com/the-war-on-c...
“The new building, which will be constructed at the southeast corner of Cleveland Avenue and Spring Street, will help to prepare students for careers in information technology, advanced manufacturing and biotech.”
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Latest Columbus State Expansion Will House Advanced Technologies Hub - Columbus Underground
Representatives with the college announced today the development of the Ohio Center for Advanced Technologies (OCAT), which is being made possible by a $9.5 million funding effort from Congress.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:18 PM
“The new building, which will be constructed at the southeast corner of Cleveland Avenue and Spring Street, will help to prepare students for careers in information technology, advanced manufacturing and biotech.”
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“People who drive get clear streets soon after a snowstorm, but people who rely on walking and public transit still face a snow emergency for days,” said Harvey Miller, Director of the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis at OSU.
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Sidewalks Impassable at Site of Crash that Killed a Pedestrian - Columbus Underground
Late Monday night, a person was struck and killed by the driver of a black SUV on North Wilson Road, near Enterprise Avenue. A press release issued by the Columbus Department of Police said that the d...
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February 4, 2026 at 8:36 PM
“People who drive get clear streets soon after a snowstorm, but people who rely on walking and public transit still face a snow emergency for days,” said Harvey Miller, Director of the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis at OSU.
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Mikey’s LNS and Mike’s Hot Honey Team Up - Columbus Underground
Mikey’s Late Night Slice is working with Mike’s Hot Honey this month for a limited-time menu.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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The conditions on N. Wilson Road where a person was struck and killed late Monday night are about what you would expect - a nightmare for someone trying to get anywhere without a car.
Sidewalks Impassable at Site of Crash that Killed a Pedestrian - Columbus Underground
Late Monday night, a person was struck and killed by the driver of a black SUV on North Wilson Road, near Enterprise Avenue. A press release issued by the Columbus Department of Police said that the d...
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February 4, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The conditions on N. Wilson Road where a person was struck and killed late Monday night are about what you would expect - a nightmare for someone trying to get anywhere without a car.
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Meet Amber Falter, performing at our Coffee+Comedy event on Feb 20! (66% sold out!)
Frequently seen performing at Don’t Tell, Funny Bone, and Wiley’s, Amber energetically guides you through her life after being raised by AOL Chat Rooms.
TIX: columbusunderground.ticketspice.com/coffee-comed...
Frequently seen performing at Don’t Tell, Funny Bone, and Wiley’s, Amber energetically guides you through her life after being raised by AOL Chat Rooms.
TIX: columbusunderground.ticketspice.com/coffee-comed...
February 4, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Meet Amber Falter, performing at our Coffee+Comedy event on Feb 20! (66% sold out!)
Frequently seen performing at Don’t Tell, Funny Bone, and Wiley’s, Amber energetically guides you through her life after being raised by AOL Chat Rooms.
TIX: columbusunderground.ticketspice.com/coffee-comed...
Frequently seen performing at Don’t Tell, Funny Bone, and Wiley’s, Amber energetically guides you through her life after being raised by AOL Chat Rooms.
TIX: columbusunderground.ticketspice.com/coffee-comed...
9 buildings are on the demolition list, including several historic properties: columbusunderground.com/concerns-rai...
Concerns Raised About Possible Demolition of Historic School Buildings - Columbus Underground
Although district officials insist that no demolitions are imminent, a local advocacy group is concerned about the future of some of the school buildings slated for closing by Columbus City Schools. F...
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February 4, 2026 at 1:39 PM
9 buildings are on the demolition list, including several historic properties: columbusunderground.com/concerns-rai...
“Ohio added just 3,500 jobs in the last month of 2025, and that the unemployment rate remained stuck at 4.5%, which continues to rank in the bottom half of states.”
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Experts Say Ohio Job Market Isn't Growing - Columbus Underground
New job reports are out, and two think tanks are calling the Ohio employment picture “sluggish” and “flat.”
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February 4, 2026 at 12:54 AM
“Ohio added just 3,500 jobs in the last month of 2025, and that the unemployment rate remained stuck at 4.5%, which continues to rank in the bottom half of states.”
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Great pics from last night via Matt Ellis: columbusunderground.com/photos-ghost...
Photos: Ghost at Nationwide Arena - Columbus Underground
Swedish theatrical rock juggernauts Ghost returned to Columbus on Monday night to bring their ritual-like "Skeletour" show to a the masses gathered inside the church of Nationwide Arena.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Great pics from last night via Matt Ellis: columbusunderground.com/photos-ghost...
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We're THRILLED to announce a NEW venue for 2026! The Columbus Comedy Festival will be hosting shows at Seventh Son! That's in addition to venue partners including Funny Bone, CAPA, Attic, Hashtag, Nest, Don't Tell, MadLab, Up Front & more!
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February 3, 2026 at 9:31 PM
We're THRILLED to announce a NEW venue for 2026! The Columbus Comedy Festival will be hosting shows at Seventh Son! That's in addition to venue partners including Funny Bone, CAPA, Attic, Hashtag, Nest, Don't Tell, MadLab, Up Front & more!
More updates: forms.gle/du184JEzozS6...
More updates: forms.gle/du184JEzozS6...
“State leaders have already shown support for the dismantling of the federal department, with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine attending an event where Trump signed an executive order to begin eliminating the department.”
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Ohio Republican Leadership Co-sign on the Destruction of Department of Education - Columbus Underground
Republican Ohio lawmakers plan to formally pledge their support for the Trump administration dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education with a resolution this week.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:05 PM
“State leaders have already shown support for the dismantling of the federal department, with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine attending an event where Trump signed an executive order to begin eliminating the department.”
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“Since Republican John Kasich became governor in 2011, Ohio has diverted billions from traditional public schools. Ranked fifth-best in the nation in K-12 education the year before Kasich took office, Ohio schools slid to 21st by 2023.”
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Republican Dismantling of Public Schools Has Damaged Ohio Workforce Pipeline - Columbus Underground
A panel of economists says that schools in Ohio aren’t producing workers that match employers’ needs.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:28 PM
“Since Republican John Kasich became governor in 2011, Ohio has diverted billions from traditional public schools. Ranked fifth-best in the nation in K-12 education the year before Kasich took office, Ohio schools slid to 21st by 2023.”
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The Bible! Coming soon to a public school near you: columbusunderground.com/controversia...
Controversial Christian Group LifeWise Academy Raised Nearly $40 Million in 2025 - Columbus Underground
LifeWise Academy, a controversial Hilliard-based religious instruction program, saw total revenue and expenses increase while profits declined last year, according to its latest filing with the IRS.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The Bible! Coming soon to a public school near you: columbusunderground.com/controversia...
New spot in the old Random Precision space: columbusunderground.com/barrel-bloom...
Barrel & Bloom Adds Full Bar to Menu - Columbus Underground
Barrel & Bloom’s full bar opened late last month.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:29 PM
New spot in the old Random Precision space: columbusunderground.com/barrel-bloom...
“She ran not only the streets zoned in Columbus, but also every single street inside of I-270, and several Columbus suburban streets as well.”
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Meet Catherine Salin Derrow, the First Woman to Run Every Street in Columbus - Columbus Underground
Could you run every street in Columbus? What about Reynoldsburg or Bexley? Meet Catherine Salin Derrow, the first woman to do so.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
“She ran not only the streets zoned in Columbus, but also every single street inside of I-270, and several Columbus suburban streets as well.”
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The 2 events postponed in Jan have been rescheduled for April! Details: columbusunderground.com/the-war-on-c...
Rescheduled: The 'War on Cars' Comes to Columbus - Columbus Underground
The hosts of the popular War on Cars podcast are coming to Columbus, and they're eager to talk about the benefits and possibilities of car-free (or at least car-light) streets, neighborhoods, and citi...
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February 2, 2026 at 5:49 PM
The 2 events postponed in Jan have been rescheduled for April! Details: columbusunderground.com/the-war-on-c...
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Wowza! Our show sold out too fast, so we added a second (late) show! Same great lineup of comics and coffee cocktails on Feb 20 at 9pm! Get your tickets before this round sells out: ColumbusUnderground.ticketspice.com/coffee-comed...
February 2, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Wowza! Our show sold out too fast, so we added a second (late) show! Same great lineup of comics and coffee cocktails on Feb 20 at 9pm! Get your tickets before this round sells out: ColumbusUnderground.ticketspice.com/coffee-comed...