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Columbus Regional Airport Adds Three New Direct Routes to the West Coast

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is expanding nonstop service with new direct flights to Seattle, Denver, and San Francisco.

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Columbus Crew Chasing MLS Cup: What This Season Means for the City

After a strong start to the MLS season, the Crew have their eyes set on a championship run — here's what fans need to know heading into the summer stretch.

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Your Complete Guide to Columbus Summer Festivals and Outdoor Events 2026

From the Columbus Arts Festival to Jazz & Rib Fest, everything happening outdoors in Columbus this season — dates, locations, and what to expect.

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Short North's Standout New Restaurants of 2026: Where Columbus Is Eating Now

From wood-fired pasta to Korean-inspired tacos, the Short North's newest dining spots are redefining Columbus's food scene — and the lines are already forming.

Arts & Culture

Short North Gallery Hop Returns for Its Most Anticipated Season Yet

Every first Saturday, the Short North transforms into one of the Midwest's most celebrated public art experiences. Here's who's showing and what's on display this month.

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Columbus Airport Expands West Coast Service

New direct routes to Seattle, Denver, and San Francisco launching this fall.

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Columbus Crew Chasing MLS Cup

The Crew are on a championship run heading into the summer stretch.

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Columbus Summer Festival Guide 2026

Arts festivals, outdoor concerts, and neighborhood events fill Columbus's summer calendar.

Food & Dining

Short North's Best New Restaurants of 2026

Columbus's food scene keeps evolving — here are the newest spots worth the wait.

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Gallery Hop's Most Anticipated Season Yet

The Short North's beloved monthly art walk returns with its largest lineup of galleries.

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FestivalsColumbus Summer Festivals and Outdoor Events GuideFrom food festivals in the Short North to concerts at Kemba Live and Jazz & Rib Fest — everything happening this season in and around Columbus. Your complete guide to summer 2026.Columbus-wide · May 28, 2026

ArtsShort North Gallery Hop: What to See and Where to Go This MonthMonthly gallery walk featuring dozens of art spaces along High Street.OutdoorsHayden Falls Trail: Visitor's Guide to Columbus's Most Popular Waterfall Hike

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Short North, ColumbusShort North Dining: What's New This Season — Openings, Closures, and Must-Try Menus

New restaurants and fresh concepts are transforming Columbus's most vibrant dining corridor.

Clintonville, ColumbusClintonville Coffee Shops: The Local's Complete Guide

From pour-overs to espresso bars, Clintonville has quietly become Columbus's most interesting neighborhood for independent coffee.

German Village, ColumbusGerman Village Restaurants Worth Exploring Right Now

Historic brick streets and some of Columbus's most beloved kitchens — here's where to eat and what to order.

Columbus-wideColumbus Food Truck Scene: Where to Find the Best Trucks This Season

From Korean BBQ to Columbus-style pizza, the mobile food scene keeps growing.

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Ohio State FootballBuckeyes Football Season Preview: Roster, Schedule, and Key MatchupsEverything Columbus needs to know heading into another high-stakes Buckeyes season — key players, schedule highlights, and what to watch for on both sides of the ball.Read more

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