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Where to Find a DORA in Columbus

A DORA, or designated outdoor refreshment area, is a great new way to experience a different neighborhood or area of the city. Through these programs, residents and visitors can purchase an alcoholic beverage and enjoy it while strolling the streets…

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LGBTQ-Owned Business Spotlight: Bake Me Happy

When Letha Pugh was growing up in North Dakota and deciding to go into the medical field, she couldn’t have predicted her background would have perfectly set her up to own several restaurants and a nonprofit in Columbus—but that’s precisely what…

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LGBTQ-Owned Business Spotlight: The Kitchen

More than 20 years ago, best friends Jen Lindsey and Anne Boninsegna bonded over cooking together for their friends. Now, the pair own The Kitchen, a catering company and events venue offering one of Columbus’s most unique dining experiences. Jen…

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9 Reasons to Visit the Columbus Arts Festival

The Columbus Arts Festival returns to the downtown riverfront June 7-9, bringing three days of art, live music, theater and dance, fashion, local food and drink, and hands-on activities for everyone young and old. Here are nine reasons to visit the…

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What's New in Downtown Columbus

There's always something new to explore in the fastest-growing city in the U.S. Whether we're unveiling new top-notch attractions or restaurant concepts at the top of the food chain, you'll be asking yourself, "Can all of this really exist in one…

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