Short film featuring families of those killed in Columbus police shootings screened at OSU

The names of Tyre King, Julius Tate Jr., Henry Green and others resonate soundly across the Columbus area.

For many, their deaths speak to an issue that's grown more conspicuous in Ohio's capital city: people — most of them Black — who have been killed by local law enforcement officers.

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Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium only a month away

While central Ohio has embraced the hallmarks of the autumn season, many are already gearing up to celebrate the beautiful magic that comes with each Columbus winter.

The falling of snowflakes and brewing of hot chocolate will be illuminated by the millions of lights set to fill the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium during this year's Wildlights Season.

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Ohio ranks No. 1 as scariest state for Halloween attractions, according to new study

Congratulations, Ohioans. We're living in the most terrifying state in the country.

If you're eerily excited about the Halloween season, you may crow in delight knowing the Buckeye State is considered the spookiest in the nation, according to a new study by My Baggage.

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Greater Columbus Arts Council now accepting 2022 Aminah Robinson Fellowship applications

The Greater Columbus Arts Council has announced the opening of applications for the 2022 Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson Fellowship.

Launched in 2020, the fellowship celebrates the legacy of the late Columbus artist Aminah Robinson, who was known for channeling the experiences of her African ancestors through drawings, woodcuts and complex sculptures.

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'Quirky is a lot of fun': Donut and Beer Festival at Huntington Park to satisfy Columbus lovers of crafted ales, pastries

Want a quick fix to satisfy your sweet tooth or quench your thirst for a well-crafted brew? We have just the place for you.

With the motto "Donut Worry. Beer Happy," the Donut and Beer Festival will offer a medley of palate-clashing offerings in Greater Columbus after three successful years in Michigan.

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'The American heart is incredible': Drill 4 Life looks to provide clean water to all in Africa

Through much of the country, access to clean and sustainable water is not an issue.

Unfortunately, other nations aren't so lucky.

One of the many places facing such scarcity is ZImbabwe, with countless villages lacking something essential to a country's daily life and continued development.

Thankfully, Columbus-based Drill 4 Life has had a hand in ensuring communities throughout the south African country gain access to water through the installation of wells.

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Columbus performing-arts organizations to require proof of vaccinations starting Oct. 8

With the fall performance season underway, many Columbus performing-arts organizations will require all patrons, staff and volunteers to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to attend indoor events starting Oct. 8.

This move comes in response to the notable rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations within Greater Columbus.

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