Columbus, OH

Franklin County, OH

<div> Explore the <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><a href=https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/qgtt4/2/ rel=nofollow target=_blank> interactive map </a> . Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Chart: Axios Visuals Nearly all of the recent Central Ohio population growth is taking place in suburban counties, per Census Bureau data. Zoom in: All the surrounding counties grew by at least 1.7% between 2020 and 2023, while Franklin County recorded a modest 0.1% gain. <hr><ul><li> Tyler's <a href=https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2024/03/26/home-buying-first-time-newark-ohio rel=nofollow target=_blank> new home </a> of Licking County has grown by around 5,000 residents in that timespan, or 2.5%. </li></ul><a href="https://www.axios.com/signup/columbus?utm_source=samsung&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=subs-partner-samsung-columbus" rel=nofollow target=_blank> Sign up for Axios Columbus for free. </a></div>

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Data: Brookings; Note: Does not include charter schools, virtual schools, alternative schools and adult centers; Chart: Axios VisualsDeclining enrollment is prompting school closures here and in other large cities across the country, new data shows.Why it matters: State education funding is based on student enrollment, and local property taxes are often levied to make up for lost funding.Broadly, declining enrollment can lead to cuts to staff and programming s a result of lower demand.Zoom in: Columbus City Schools lost 3,420 students between the 2019-20 and 2022-23 school years, a 7% drop.Cleveland's public schools also lost nearly 3,000 students (8%).The big picture: Public districts across the U.S. lost 3.2% of students during that time frame, Axios' April Rubin reports.Bigger drops were recorded in urban districts compared to those in smaller, suburban communities.Rural districts' enrollment actually increased 2% in that time span.State of play: A Brookings Institution analysis released last month found parents have been turned off from traditional public schooling since COVID and are seeking more flexible options, including home schooling and private and charter schools.

Columbus public school enrollment on the decline

Maryland State

Ohio State

Gov. Mike DeWine has no immediate plans to grant mass pardons for Ohioans with minor-level marijuana offenses as other governors have done, Axios has learned.Why it matters: Pardons have been issued as a form of criminal justice reform in some states with legalized recreational marijuana, but they can be controversial.Maryland Gov. Wes Moore recently pardoned more than 175,000 marijuana convictions, saying this "must go hand-in-hand" with the rollout of that state's recreational market.Driving the news: DeWine doesn't plan to issue blanket pardons as recreational sales begin, spokesperson Dan Tierney told Axios, but the administration is monitoring possible action taken by state lawmakers.State of play: Ohio now lets those of age to possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis in most forms.Lawmakers have proposed various bills that allow past convictions on minor possession charges to be expunged, but none have reached the governor's desk for a signature."That impacts their employment opportunities," Rep. Ismail Mohamed (D-Columbus) told WCMH-TV in April. "It impacts housing and obviously higher education as well."

DeWine doesn't plan to issue marijuana pardons

Data: NWS; Table: Axios VisualsLast week's sweltering temperatures set the stage for a steamy summer, but they didn't set local records, per National Weather Service data.By the numbers: This month's seven straight days with maximum temperatures over 90 degrees — June 16-22 — didn't even crack the top 10 for Columbus' longest heat waves.None of that week's high temperatures set a record for the particular date, either.Yes, but: This extreme heat is still out of the ordinary. A normal maximum temperature for June in Columbus is 81.5 degrees.What's next: We should hopefully be back to that soon, with high temperatures expected to be in the 80s again starting tomorrow.Go deeper: "The coolest summer of the rest of your life," in nationwide photos.

Columbus' top 10 longest heat waves

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Tupelo, MS

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Traci D. Franklin, a 52-year-old resident of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department on June 28, 2024, following the issuance of a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant.

Tupelo police make arrest on woman for not returning rental property to Best Way

Delaware State

Huntington Beach, CA

Primo, a papillon from Delaware, won the small agility competition at the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regional last weekend in Huntington Beach, California.How it works: The goal is to make it through an obstacle course with jumps, tunnels and other obstacles, as fast and with as few mistakes as possible.Primo's human is Sarah Rutland.What's next: The competition airs Sept. 8 on NBC at 1pm and will be streamed on Peacock.See Primo on the winner's podium on Facebook

Local pup Primo wins big at Purina competition

Tomorrow's Columbus school board meeting is expected to be tense as a task force of community members brings forth long-awaited recommendations on building consolidation.Why it matters: Any proposal, if approved, would shutter multiple schools — sending students elsewhere and permanently changing the district's footprint.Zoom in: Initial proposals the task force presented last month offered nine different scenarios, potentially affecting 20 schools.Catch up quick: Columbus City Schools has unsuccessfully tried to consolidate its facilities for years — and its most recent effort, which began in February, has been filled with controversy.Teachers union president John Coneglio resigned from the task force in...

Columbus City Schools could decide on building closures this week

We're just days away from the Fourth of July, which means many of you are getting ready to fire up the grill.Yes, but: If you want to kick back and let somebody else prepare your patriotic plate this year, we've got plenty of ideas.What we did: We rounded up reader recommendations for the best hot dogs in Central Ohio.Vote for your favorites before noon Wednesday in the survey below:What's next: Check back Friday for the next round.Disclaimer: As always, this "food fight" is fun, casual, and totally not scientific.If you don't see your favorite listed, hit reply and voice your frustrations to our complaints department — but please be kind.The bracketBracket: Axios Visuals

Round 1: Vote for the best hot dog in Columbus

👋 Alissa here, highlighting a local institution that needs no introduction.Dining the news: Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace conquered Village Coney in the final round of our Columbus hot dog bracket, earning 69% of your votes.Check out the full, finished bracket below.State of play: The brand's popularity can't be confined to its cozy downtown location that opened in 2009. Recently, stands debuted at Lower.com Field, Huntington Park, Ohio Stadium and the casino.The restaurant opened a Worthington carryout in January and also has a food truck. Just a small sampling of the vast menu at Dirty Frank's — Cowgirl Carmen, The...

And the wiener is ... Dirty Frank's

A beach swim at Delaware State Park, a mountain bike ride at A.W. Marion State Park and a stroll down the "Storybook Trail" at Alum Creek State Park.The best part? You can keep your wallet at home.Why it matters: Other states charge you for the privilege of enjoying the great outdoors. Couldn't be us — Ohio's 76 state parks are always free to visit.Driving the news: July is Parks and Recreation Month, and there's still plenty of summer left to enjoy one of these trip ideas:🏞 For a relaxing afternoon: Head to Madison Lake State Park, about 14 miles from...

4 Ohio state parks to visit this summer

Data: RentCafe; Chart: Alice Feng/AxiosRenting is getting roomier in Columbus, though not by much.By the numbers: Apartments built in the city between 2014 and 2023 gained 7 square feet when compared to rentals constructed before 2014, per a new RentCafe report.Overall, apartments built in that time frame averaged 875 square feet.Reality check: The change (0.8%) is negligible, about the size of a bedroom closet.The big picture: Nationwide, newly built apartments got bigger in 2023.They were an average of 916 square feet, rebounding from their smallest size in quite some time (889 square feet) the previous year.Between the lines: Developers are trying to cater to people who want more space while they postpone house purchases or spend time working from home — but packing in more units means more profits amid surging demand.

Columbus apartments are getting slightly bigger

Central Ohio is full of self-proclaimed psychics who purport to see the future, but such acts of clairvoyance were once crimes.Flashback: Fortune telling without a license was illegal in Ohio during the early 1900s and many cities had similar local ordinances.A Lima man was arrested in 1912, with a newspaper headline reading: "Fails to Read His Own Future."Cleveland pastor Gertrude Davis contested the state law in the 1920s after being found guilty in municipal court.Davis claimed the activity was part of a spiritualist ceremony, making it protected on free speech and religious expression grounds.Neither Ohio nor Cleveland offered any way...

History: When fortune telling was illegal in Ohio

Source: Columbus City Schools. Map: Deena Zaidi/Axios VisualsHere's a map to help you visualize the closures the Columbus Board of Education is mulling — click here to check out an interactive version.Catch up quick: A task force of parents and community members created by superintendent Angela Chapman recommends Columbus City Schools shutter nine schools and its downtown administrative office.The group also proposes grade-level shuffling within 13 other buildings.These changes are meant to save money via consolidation as well as better allocate staff and program resources.What we're watching: After facing backlash from district families and educators, school board members agreed last week to gather more public feedback before voting on the proposed changes.That could take a while — and we'll keep you updated.What's next: The next regularly scheduled board meeting is Aug. 6 at 270 E. State St.

Mapped: Proposed Columbus school closures

Virginia State

Nicole Walker (Ari Zucker) has less than a week to leave Salem once her final Days of Our Lives scene airs. A promo for next week shows EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerrigel) asking Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) if Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) knows her stepdad killed her bio dad Daniel Jonas (Shawn Christian).

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: EJ possibly blackmails Nicole into leaving Salem

There's a lot going on around Columbus this summer weekend. 🚚 Feast from dozens of delicious vendors at the downtown Columbus Food Truck Festival.11am-9pm Friday and Saturday, Scioto Peninsula riverfront. Free!⚽ Kick off your weekend with music, food and games at the Crew's Summer of Soccer Bash.3-8pm Friday, McPherson Commons, 218 West St. Free!The intrigue: There will be human foosball. If you play, send us a picture.🥳 Take your pick of activities at Picktown Palooza, including carnival rides, a car show, and performances by Quiet Riot and Guns and Roses' Steven Adler.5pm-midnight Friday and 2pm-midnight Saturday, 300 Opportunity Way, Pickerington....

What to do in Columbus this weekend

Get to know Columbus Humane's new CEO with this latest entry in our Best Day Ever series.Erich Hunker started the new role on June 20, continuing an expansive career with experience in law enforcement, zoos, and private schools.His local favorites:🎵 Music to start your day: The soundtrack to the movie "Bohemian Rhapsody." There are songs to fit any mood, and listening to Freddie Mercury's voice never gets old.I'm partial to "Don't Stop Me Now" for something to get the blood rushing and wake up the brain.🥓 Breakfast: French toast with a side of thick-cut bacon at any Bob Evans.📺 Morning...

Best Day Ever: Columbus Humane's new CEO

Data: CoreLogic 2024; Chart: Jacque Schrag/AxiosHere's a way to visualize the seasonal rise and fall of our hot local housing market.The big picture: 2024 is shaping up to be another year of sluggish home sales nationwide, according to a recent CoreLogic report, as elevated mortgage rates dampen the appeal and affordability of home buying.Yes, but: Home sales in the high-demand Columbus metro area still trended slightly upward this spring, as is typical, even as prices continued to rise.By the numbers: Columbus Realtors recorded 7,516 closed sales in the region between March-May of this year, a 5.5% increase over the same period last year.Area home sales set a record high for median price last month, at $330,000.Compared with other major cities, though, our homes still come at a bargain. The national median sales price last month was $419,300.The bottom line: If you're hoping to buy a house this year, competition is heating up again, alongside the weather.

Charted: Central Ohio's seasonal home sales

Grove City, OH

Hilliard, OH

Galloway, OH

Brice, OH

Groveport, OH

Lockbourne, OH

Reynoldsburg, OH

Blacklick, OH

Westerville, OH

Dublin, OH

Amlin, OH

New Albany, OH

Explore the interactive map. Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Chart: Axios VisualsNearly all of the recent Central Ohio population growth is taking place in suburban counties, per Census Bureau data.Zoom in: All the surrounding counties grew by at least 1.7% between 2020 and 2023, while Franklin County recorded a modest 0.1% gain.Tyler's new home of Licking County has grown by around 5,000 residents in that timespan, or 2.5%.Sign up for Axios Columbus for free.

Suburban counties growing in Central Ohio

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