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Ohio Politicians Split on Support for Trump's War with Iran - Columbus Underground Ohio Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman, of Cincinnati, joined many Ohio Republicans in defending President Donald Trump’s decision to join Israel’s deadly attack in Iran while Ohio Republican U.S. Re...

“Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he would not comment on Trump not getting congressional approval before the military strike.”

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Haslam Sports Group Submits Plans to City for Soccer Training Facility - Columbus Underground A preliminary site plan has been submitted to the City of Columbus to build new soccer fields, a parking lot and an adjacent building on city-owned parkland at 600 Stimmel Rd. The site development app...

The site development application describes the project as the “Haslam Sports Group Training Facility,” and the submitted plan shows three fields labeled “academy artificial turf fields” as well as two labeled “first team natural grass.”

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Ohio Court Sides with Abortion Advocates on Fetal Burial Law - Columbus Underground An Ohio appellate court sided with abortion rights advocates in an appeal that blocks most of a law that regulated how clinics dispose of remains from abortions.

“S.B. 27 was passed to require clinics that conduct abortion to cremate and inter fetal tissue or remains from an abortion at their own cost.”

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Ohio Lawmakers Pause Creation of Data Center Commission - Columbus Underground After rapidly advancing a bill to study data centers through committee, Ohio House lawmakers took a beat Wednesday, and held off on putting the measure to a floor vote. But that pause, Ohio House Spea...

“Unions representing electricians and plumbers and pipefitters have seen their ranks soar due the influx of data centers, but organized labor doesn’t get a seat on the commission. Democrats won’t have much of a voice on the commission either.”

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Eliminating Property Taxes Could Trigger Massive State Budget Cuts - Columbus Underground A group of activists is seeking to amend the Ohio Constitution to ban property taxes. Rankings show Ohio property taxes are relatively high, but policy experts say eliminating property taxes would cau...

Advocates warn that the move to abolish property taxes statewide might have some dire consequences : columbusunderground.com/eliminating-...

Speakeasy Bakery Opening Near East Market this Month - Columbus Underground A new tenant is taking the place of the former Leisure Club in the Trolley District.

New bakery launching next to East Market: columbusunderground.com/speakeasy-ba...

Thought this was Boogie Nights for a second.

Religious Freedom Advocates Working to Kick LifeWise Academy Out of School - Columbus Underground The Freedom From Religion Foundation is asking a Northwest Ohio school district to stop letting a religious release time program operate on school property.

Some groups want Bible study programs out of public schools: columbusunderground.com/religious-fr...

Theater Review: The Contemporary's Hilarious and Moving 'Jaja's African Hair Brading' - Columbus Underground Jaja's African Hair Braiding runs through March 22. It's lots of fun & a vital voice, sung through one of the strongest casts.

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding runs through March 22.

REVIEW: columbusunderground.com/theater-revi...

The Daily Growler Revamping Its South Side Shop - Columbus Underground Local bar-and-retail-shop The Daily Growler announced late last week that it would be closing its South High Street location for a renovation project.

You’ve got a few more days to visit before the big change-up: columbusunderground.com/the-daily-gr...

📸 More photos from the Arnold Sports Festival this weekend: columbusunderground.com/photos-the-2... via Matt Ellis

Photos: Crew Home Game Season Opener Ends in a Draw - Columbus Underground Columbus Crew continued their slightly lackluster start to the 2026 MLS season with a goalless draw against the visiting Chicago Fire for the home opener at the newly named Scott's Miracle-Grow Field.

⚽️ Check out the action from Saturday’s match: columbusunderground.com/photos-crew-...

One BOB at a time... #standupcomedy YouTube video by Columbus Comedy Festival

Freddie always knows how to deal with a Bob! youtu.be/FlPBCyKTxkM

Also! Join us at the city’s best Oscar party! The 2026 Awards Season Gala at GFC: gatewayfilmcenter.org/special_even...

Fearless Oscar Predictions: 2026 - Columbus Underground Who ya got: "Sinners" and its record-setting 16 nominations or "One Battle After Another" and 13 nods?

Got any predictions of your own? Take look at @maddwolfcolumbus.bsky.social ’ Oscar picks: columbusunderground.com/fearless-osc...

New spot for poetry, music, comedy and more: columbusunderground.com/new-entertai...

Freddie would make a good #deadbeat #parent YouTube video by Columbus Comedy Festival

Alley-Oop! youtu.be/y14rJbC7MY8

All Things Twin Peaks Hits Studio 35 - Columbus Underground Beginning April 17, every month, once a month, you’ll be able to give yourself a present. Mike McGraner is bringing all things Twin Peaks to Studio 35.

“McGraner says this was the best way he could think of to remember a director who’d made such an impression on him.”

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Allora Kitchen & Bar Takes Over Clintonville Bistro - Columbus Underground Gallo’s on High in Clintonville announced last month that some changes are coming to the restaurant.

Gallos’ on High, located at 4215 N. High St., announced Feb. 18 on Facebook that the business is undergoing new ownership.

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Anti-War Protest in Columbus, Ohio - March 7, 2026 YouTube video by Columbus Underground

The second anti-war protest in the past week — organized by ANSWER Coalition — took place on Saturday, March 7th in front of the Ohio Statehouse in Downtown, Columbus: youtu.be/9phHQgylkb4

Restaurant Review: Pasta House 614's Cheese Wheel - Columbus Underground Fresh from the cooking pot, pasta is hurled into the cheese bowl, and as it swirls around inside, its heat pulls the cheese from the sides.

“Throwing steaming-hot pasta from the pot into a hollowed-out wheel of cheese is a cooking practice that is not new, but the practice is novel in the Columbus dining scene.”

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Don't emasculate the men! | #standupcomedy YouTube video by Columbus Comedy Festival

New clip from Freddie Simone!! youtu.be/Z2Iapy4a-FM

Come see Jason Banks and Henry Allen tonight for a live dating show at MadLab! Tix: ci.ovationtix.com/35811/produc...

Local Entrepreneur Tackling New Challenge: Affordable Housing - Columbus Underground Letha Pugh has built up a strong resume as an entrepreneur and community leader in Columbus. The co-founder of Bake Me Happy and Preston’s Burgers, Pugh also serves on several local boards, supports m...

Providing stable housing for about 40 families is rewarding, Pugh told Columbus Underground, as is preserving neighborhood buildings that otherwise might end up getting torn down or purchased by large corporate landlords or out-of-state investors.

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US Women's Soccer Team Topples Canada 1-0 in Columbus Matchup - Columbus Underground The 2026 SheBelives Cup came to Columbus on a soggy March Wednesday as ScottsMiracle-Gro Field hosted a double header that saw Colombia defeat Argentina by 1-0 before the USWNT headlined the evening w...

⚽️ Photos from Wednesday if you missed it: columbusunderground.com/us-womens-so...

Mad Science and Punk Rock in Theaters - Columbus Underground It's a punk rock weekend of big swings and mad science. Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! wows, Disney/Pixar retools Avatar for a much better movie, certainly a more intentionally funny one. Billy Idol S...

Which movie(s) are you most excited for this weekend?

REVIEWS: columbusunderground.com/mad-science-...

🍿 The Bride!, Hoppers, Billy Idol Should be Dead, Heel: letterboxd.com/ColsUndergro...

COTA Shifts Away From Electric Buses Due to Reliability Concerns - Columbus Underground The Central Ohio Transit Authority is not planning to add more electric buses to its fleet any time soon, citing reliability and maintenance concerns. Of the agency’s 282-bus fleet, 50 are battery ele...

“The initial claim from the manufacturer that the vehicles could operate for 150 miles on a single charge has not turned out to be true across all four seasons in Columbus.”

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Get Active With Your Family at Activate - Columbus Underground When I told the neighbor kid I was taking my family to Activate he stated his jealousy, claiming “that place is so awesome - you are going to love it!”

Activate is billed as a “live-action gaming adventure, designed to challenge all skill levels.” You will be active in every sense of the word, between jumping, climbing, crawling, and problem-solving.

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Mega Weekend: Crewsmas, Brew Festival, Arnold Sports & More Fun For Your Weekend - Columbus Underground Enjoy The Arnold Sports Festival, Crewsmas, new theatre, Lost Weekend Records Anniversary Show, Brew Festival & More this MegaWeekend!

Enjoy this warm weekend, Columbus! columbusunderground.com/mega-weekend...