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Things to do in Columbus this weekend: Oddities, 'Teenage Dirtbag," meet Bluey and more

6 days ago | axios.com | Andrew King
Mapped: Franklin County's climate change worry

1 week ago | axios.com | Andrew King |Alex Fitzpatrick

The vast majority (70%) of Franklin County residents are worried about climate change. By the numbers: It's the highest share of any county statewide and a notably higher share than the nation's 63% average, per Yale Program on Climate Change Communication estimates based on survey data. Other above-average urban counties: Cuyahoga (66%), Lucas (65%) and Hamilton (64%). The other side: Central Ohio is not a monolith.
Fair housing grants next on DOGE chopping block

1 week ago | axios.com | Andrew King

Illustration: Rebecca Zisser/AxiosOhio's largest legal aid organization stands to lose significant federal funding via DOGE cuts. Why it matters: Lost funding could render Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio unable to help people facing housing discrimination in most of the region. How it works: LASCO provides civil legal services to 36 Ohio counties, focusing largely on helping low-income residents. Programs help people obtain and keep housing, secure public benefits and fund legal cases.
Messi comes to Cleveland as Columbus Crew face Inter Miami at Browns stadium

1 week ago | axios.com | Sam Allard |Andrew King

Messi takes on the Crew at Lower.com Field in 2024. Photo: Jason Mowry/Getty ImagesMajor League Soccer comes to Cleveland this weekend as the Columbus Crew take on Inter Miami CF at Huntington Bank Field. Why it matters: For local soccer fans, Saturday's match is a chance to see Miami's Lionel Messi in person. State of play: Why play in Cleveland?
The first women's sports bar in Columbus is taking shape

1 week ago | axios.com | Andrew King

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosColumbus has no shortage of sports bars, but a new project aims to create a dedicated environment for cheering on female athletes. Why it matters: Women's sports are booming — with fans that engage at a higher rate than those of men's sports — but there are few public spaces emphasizing their events. Driving the news: Amy Cooper, a lifelong athlete and Columbus firefighter, is looking to open Raise the Bar, which would be the city's first women's sports bar.
OhioHealth joins national youth gun violence prevention campaign

1 week ago | axios.com | Andrew King

Illustration: Allie Carl/AxiosThe OhioHealth hospital system has joined over a dozen other health care organizations to form a national initiative to prevent youth gun violence. Why it matters: Firearms have been the leading cause of death for U.S. children ages 1-17 for three years in a row. Driving the news: The newly formed "Agree to Agree" campaign will share tangible actions that individuals and communities can take to reduce firearm injuries among children and teens.
Crew Review Week 8: A major new signing

1 week ago | axios.com | Andrew King
Ohio is cracking down during Distracted Driving Awareness Month

1 week ago | axios.com | Andrew King |Tyler Buchanan

Distracted driving is a pervasive problem on American roads, and Ohio is one of many states cracking down. Why it matters: Around 3,300 people died nationwide in crashes attributed to distracted driving in 2022, while another 289,000 were injured, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data. Over 62,000 crashes involved distracted cellphone usage in 2022 alone, NHTSA says.
OSU doesn't know why student visas were revoked

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Andrew King |Steph Solis

Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/AxiosNearly a dozen international students at Ohio State have had their visas revoked without warning or explanation, and the university says it doesn't know why. Why it matters: The revocations come amid a broad effort by the Trump administration to penalize international students over pro-Palestinian activism at universities across the country. Now, non-protesters are reportedly being targeted.
Columbus Crew faces backlash for planning game against Inter Miami, Lionel Messi in Cleveland

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Andrew King

Undefeated and leading the East, the Columbus Crew is still facing backlash for its upcoming focus on another Ohio city. Driving the news: The team's April 19 match against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami â the hottest ticket in MLS â will be at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, not Columbus. Why it matters: Messi is arguably the greatest player in the sport's history and has driven unprecedented ticket demand across the league since he signed in 2023.