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The top Columbus concerts of 2024
Even though this year is just getting started, our live music lineup is already impressive.We've compiled a list of the 10 biggest acts coming to town.Be smart: You may need to rely on ticket resales this late in the game for in-demand shows.We're mostly linking to Ticketmaster, but shop around on other websites to ensure you get the best deal.What's happening:Drake and J. Cole: Feb. 20 and Feb. 21, the Schottenstein Center (rescheduled from 2023)Olivia Rodrigo: March 22, Nationwide Arena (sold out on Ticketmaster)Fall Out Boy: March 29, the SchottNicki Minaj: April 12, the SchottBruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: April 21, Nationwide (rescheduled from 2023)Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival: May 16-19, Historic Crew StadiumHeadliners: Disturbed, The Original Misfits, Pantera and Slipknot.Buckeye Country Superfest: June 22 and June 23, Ohio StadiumFeaturing: Zach Bryan, Billy Strings, Turnpike Troubadours and Charley Crockett.Chris Stapleton: July 19, the SchottBlink-182: Aug. 13, the SchottNew Kids on the Block: Aug. 23, NationwidePlus: If you're ready for a road trip, check out who's coming to Cleveland this year.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Columbus.
"A cascade of opportunity": Intel's $20 billion semiconductor project is reshaping Columbus
Cranes line the horizon, over a billion pounds of earth have shifted and miles of new roadways are beginning to crisscross the countryside.Why it matters: It's hard to comprehend the magnitude of Intel's developing Ohio One semiconductor plant in rural Licking County β and how the massive transformation for our region extends well beyond that construction site.State of play: Ohio beat out 39 other states for the $20 billion project, the largest private investment in state history, announced two years ago this week.It's set to create 7,000 construction jobs and 3,000 permanent jobs, with room for expansion, alongside additional tech-related...
Columbus weekend events: Ohayocon, Onesie Bar Crawl and An R-Rated Magic Show
π Put on some cosplay and join Ohayocon, an anime convention taking over the convention center all weekend long.9am-10pm today ($50), 9am-9pm Saturday ($50) and 10am-2pm Sunday ($30).$80 weekend pass. Kids under 13 free!π¦ Excavate fossils and meet sky-scraping dinosaurs at Jurassic Quest, inside the Ohio Expo Center's Bricker Building.Noon-8pm Friday, 9am-8pm Saturday and 9am-7pm Sunday. $19-36. Kids under 2 free!ποΈ Laugh at bizarre VHS tapes dredged up from thrift stores and garage sales during the Found Footage Festival.7:30pm tonight, Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St. $14-17.πΊ Enjoy the coziest party in Columbus: the Onesie Bar...
Report retracted: Gender dysphoria diagnoses rise in Ohio
Editor's note: After this article was published Jan. 19, 2024, the company that was the source of the data, Definitive Healthcare, retracted its report and removed the link to the findings.Axios pressed Definitive Healthcare for an explanation multiple times. On Feb. 2, the company sent Axios a statement: "Upon review, we determined that the analysis cited in the referenced article was below our standards, so we elected to retract the article."Based on that statement, Axios is no longer confident in the report. For transparency, the original article remains below. The map has been removed.Gender dysphoria diagnoses in Ohio jumped by...
How Ohio is preparing for AI in K-12 education
Ohio is one of 11 states preparing policy guidance for K-12 schools on artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT, per a new report.Why it matters: Teachers and administrators are eager for guidelines on how to most effectively use AI and quash misuse,Β but the field is moving so rapidly that governments have been loath to issue pronouncements, Axios' Jennifer A. Kingson writes.The big picture: The Center on Reinventing Public Education, a nonpartisan research center at Arizona State University, asked states for their approach at the start of the school year.Just two, California and Oregon, had issued official recommendations and 17 states did...
Down with typewriters: Ohio's low-tech school curriculum once was controversial
If you're skeptical about AI in schools, you wouldn't be the first to raise an eyebrow at Ohio's tech curriculum.Flashback: Typewriters were advertised in newspapers as an "invaluable" education resource as early as 1911.By the 1930s, it was common for Ohio students to learn typing in school and compete in speed tests.Those were the "hunt and peck" days β competitors rarely typed above 50 words per minute.Yes, but: Even after decades of use, typewriters were controversial."Many people who hear about the increased use of typewriters in the elementary school consider this another example of the 'frills' which ought to be...
Ohio law requiring consent for children's social media usage on hold
Ohio officials want to restrict social media usage for minors, but a federal judge has pressed the block button.State of play: The new law β which was supposed to go into effect on Monday β seeks to require parents and legal guardians to give "verifiable consent" for children under 16 to access social media, gaming platforms and more.The rules would apply only to new accounts made after Jan. 15, with civil penalties issued to non-compliant platforms.Enforcement is paused while a court hears a legal challenge from NetChoice, a trade group representing major sites like TikTok and Facebook.The other side: NetChoice...
Ohio photographer's search for the subject of his viral patriotic photo has happy ending
"The post had become a movement that people could get behind. The story that none of us knew we needed. A search for a cute little man saluting his flag, so he could be presented a gift of gratitude for his simple gesture." Columbus-area photographer Ryan J. Childress, to 614 Magazine, about an expansive search for a man pictured in his Christmas parade photo on Facebook.The intrigue: After about 20,000 shares and 1.5 million views, the pair met over coffee, so Childress could give him a copy of the patriotic image.What's next: He's now selling prints of it, and says he has donated $1,000 from the sales to local nonprofit Honor Flight Columbus, which takes senior veterans to visit national memorials in Washington, D.C.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Columbus.
Ohio lawmakers want to take on political deepfakes as 2024 election approaches
Two Ohio lawmakers want to curb the use of deepfake content as another contentious election cycle approaches.Why it matters: The rapid development of artificial intelligence is making it increasingly difficult to tell fact from fiction.Threat level: With around 1 billion voters worldwide headed to the polls this year, conditions are ripe for bad actors to suppress votes, libel candidates and incite violence, Axios' Ryan Heath writes.How it works: A deepfake is a type of deceptively manipulated, AI-generated content designed to appear legitimate.Deepfakes are often created with ill intent and can convincingly mimic a person's voice, look and speech pattern.State of...
You can live in a historic home that housed the former Columbus Canoe Club
A historic home that was once the Columbus Canoe Club headquarters is up for sale in Clintonville.Zoom in: The club was transformed into a family home in 1959 and the Clintonville Historical Society designated it a "significant building" in 2013.The wooded, riverfront home at 318 Orchard Lane is listed for $799,900.The three-bedroom, two-bathroom charmer features some original light fixtures, an outdoor pool and a 900-square-foot "grand living room."Flashback: Canoeing was a popular activity in Ohio back then, particularly along the Olentangy River.A separate club operated at a nearby amusement park.The intrigue: The Columbus Canoe Club was an adventurous, wild bunch from the beginning.A few months after its 1913 founding, 10 members prepared a lengthy trip from Zanesville to the Ohio River.Two paddlers planned to continue westward past Cincinnati, then down the Mississippi River all the way to New Orleans.There was also a separate incident that year involving a wig, wet skirts and a purposely overturned canoe at the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club.Listing agents: Tiffany Panhuis and Patrick Belcher, Coldwell Banker RealtySee more photos An expansive grand living room in what was once the home of a canoe club. Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Columbus.
Ohio State's dance and spirit teams win national titles
Ohio State's dance team continued an impressive championship streak over the long weekend, bringing home another national title in jazz.The intrigue: The team has won at least one title in five of the last six years β including three in 2022, per a university press release.This year, the Buckeyes bested a University of Minnesota performance that's going viral on social media.Go deeper: Watch the dance team's winning performance, to Frank Sinatra's "My Way."Plus: OSU's spirit team won its first national championship since 1993 in a dominating fashion. Members of Ohio State's spirit team β comprised of cheer, dance and Brutus β celebrate its first championship in over 30 years.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Columbus.
Report: Homelessness on the rise in Ohio
Check out our interactive map. Data: HUD; Map: Alice Feng/AxiosOhio's homelessness rate has been on the rise since 2017, reversing a yearslong trend of declining numbers, per federal data.Why it matters: U.S. homelessness reached a record high in 2023, Axios' April Rubin writes, as Americans grapple with an escalating housing crisis and the expiration of COVID-era safety nets.With freezing cold temperatures sweeping across much of the country this week, unhoused people will be left particularly vulnerable.By the numbers: Nearly 10 Ohioans per 10,000 experienced homelessness in January 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's estimates published...
A trick for dining cheaply in downtown Columbus
Move over, Lunch Bucks β 2024 is the year for Dinner Dollars.Driving the news: The Columbus Downtown Development Corp. is back with another program offering discounted meals at local businesses that could really use the foot traffic.How it works: Starting this week, you can pick up a $10 meal voucher between 4-5pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays by visiting one of three sites: Lazarus Building (50 W. Town St.)Capital Crossroads (23 N. Fourth St.)Experience Columbus Visitor Center (277 W. Nationwide Blvd., Ste. 125)Vouchers can be used between 4-7pm on those days at more than 30 downtown restaurants.Around half are located inside the North Market.Of note: Vouchers must be redeemed in person (no online orders), are limited to one per person per week and cannot be used to buy alcohol.Tyler's pro tip: It doesn't take long for the day's voucher supply to get snatched up, so if you're able, get to a pickup site right at 4pm.π See a map of locations/pickup spotsGet more local stories in your inbox with Axios Columbus.
An expert's 2024 predictions for Columbus hot housing market
Those of us living here know Columbus' real estate market has been hot for a while.But now that Zillow dubbed our housing market one of the country's hottest, what can we expect?Driving the news: We asked Columbus Realtors president Scott Hrabcak for his predictions.What he's saying:π₯ Falling interest rates will stoke the fire.Mortgage rates are down from October's near 8% peak, which kept many prospective buyers and sellers on the sidelines last year.The National Association of Realtors' chief economist predicts rates will stay closer to 6%, likely low enough to heat things up during the typical summer surge."That's a little...
Why Columbus homes are so expensive, explained in one chart
Data: Hines analysis of Census Bureau and Moody's data; Note: Population demand is a theoretical housing demand metric based on long-term household formation and homeownership rates by age cohort; Chart: Axios VisualsHere's a visual that represents the crux of our local housing crisis.By the numbers: The Columbus metro area was short over 41,000 homes as of 2022, according to figures global developer Hines shared with Axios.That number represents nearly 5% of the market's existing inventory.What's happening: There aren't enough homes being built to keep up with our area's increase in households βΒ and the same is true nationwide, Axios' Sami Sparber reports.Between the lines: Columbus' chart mirrors the U.S. as a whole, with both illustrating how housing starts have plunged since the 2008 financial crisis.Central Ohio's surging population is compounding the problem.A planned overhaul of Columbus' zoning code is expected to help.Meanwhile, high mortgage rates are deterring potential sellers from putting their homes on the market.As of early 2022, nearly a fourth of the homes that did sell were being scooped up by investors.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Columbus.
Columbus weekend events: Nate Bargatze, Bey vs. Tay dance party
π€ Enjoy good, clean comedy with Nate Bargatze, dubbed "the nicest man in stand-up."7pm tonight, Nationwide Arena. $60-80.π All aboard! The Great Train Show is back at the Ohio Expo Center.10am-4pm Saturday ($12) and Sunday ($11), Lausche Building. Cash only at the door. Kids under 12 free!Pro tip: Tickets are $1 cheaper online and Saturday tickets are good for both days.πΆ Relive the glory days with the Warped Band, performing hits from the Vans Warped Tour at A&R Music Bar.Doors at 7pm Saturday, 391 Neil Ave. $17 online, $20 at the door.π€ Beyhive, Swiftie β or both? Buy a ticket to the Bey vs. Tay dance party at Skully's and declare your allegiance.9pm Saturday, 1151 N. High St. $10.Of note: $5 surcharge at the door for guests under 21. Cash only.𦬠Go behind the scenes at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park's Nature Center and learn how staff members care for their bison herd.1-2pm Sunday, 1415 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway. Free!π¦ Meet the Ohio Wildlife Center's animal ambassadors during the monthly open house.1-3pm Sunday, 9000 Dublin Road, Powell. Free!Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Columbus.
Where to celebrate MLK Day in Central Ohio
Mark your calendar for these free local events honoring Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday:π Celebrate "Courage in Community" at Capital University, with speakers, workshops and kid-friendly activities scheduled throughout the day.8am-3:30pm. Register here.π§βπ« Learn about King's legacy during an Ohio History Center open house, in partnership with the King Arts Complex.11am-4pm. Registration recommended.Plus: Kids can complete art and volunteer projects with Seeds of Caring, including making snack bags for people experiencing homelessness.β March βΒ or drive β along Cleveland Avenue with We Are Linden.Noon-2pm. Meet at 11am at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 1555 E. Hudson St.π Tour United By Hockey,...
Dublin embraces high-tech snow plan
Snowplowing and ice removal just got a little smarter in the suburb of Dublin.Driving the news: The city's street crews are relying on high-tech weather camera stations to determine the best response to upcoming winter storms.Why it matters: Local governments are increasingly turning toward innovative solutions to carry out essential public services more efficiently.How it works: Dublin leases three stations from Vue Robotics that use infrared sensors to gauge air and road surface temperatures.The stations β which cost Dublin $2,500 annually β also record other weather data points like humidity, wind speed and air pressure, along with serving as a...
A eulogy to Columbus' in-person shopping scene
Thank you to our readers who provided tips and hot takes in response to my lament on the death of in-person shopping.What you're saying:Toni S.: Ordering online is easy, but returning items is time consuming. I understand maintaining a brick and mortar location is costly and finding staffing is difficult. However, not being able to touch, feel or try on makes me shop elsewhere.Karen F.: It was always fun to go to a store or a mall, look at window displays, and see the product firsthand.Online shopping is difficult. If you don't already have an idea of what you're looking...
Flu season is here β plus COVID and RSV, too
Data: CDC; Map: Axios VisualsOdds are you know somebody who's recently felt under the weather, with a post-holidays spike in respiratory viruses sweeping across the country.Why it matters: This year's virus season appears to be returning to patterns typically seen before the pandemic β which means a peak may be a little while away yet.The latest: About half of states, including Ohio, were reporting "very high" flu activity as of Dec. 30, according to the latest CDC data released Friday.Dashboards tracking COVID-19 hospitalizations and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases also show increases in Ohio throughout December.Zoom in: The percentage of...
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