Mandy Shunnarah

1 month ago | matternews.org | Mandy Shunnarah

For many workers, receiving an official pay stub from their employer – one with the employee’s name, net and gross wages, any tax deductions, the number of hours worked, and their hourly wage, in addition to the employer’s name and address – is such a basic expectation that they assume all workers receive a pay stub each pay period. However, prior to the passage of House Bill 106, alternately known as the Pay Stub Protection Act, this wasn’t always the case for the most vulnerable workers.

2 months ago | experiencecolumbus.com | Mandy Shunnarah

Columbus has been quietly racking up the accolades and it’s time we stop keeping it to ourselves. In our series, Behind the Buzz, we’re unveiling the people, places and experiences that make our city worthy and deserving of all the hype. Keep reading and you'll be asking yourself, "Can all of this exist in one city?" Yes, Columbus.

Mar 28, 2025 | columbusceo.com | Mandy Shunnarah

Brothers Jamie and Jonathan Wilcox and their father, Randy, have found success capitalizing on a growing niche in the local housing market, providing steady growth for their family business. Wilcox Communities built and operates 15 apartment communities in all corners of Central Ohio, including Westerville, Grove City, Marysville and Powell, where the brothers grew up. “We develop suburban, single-story apartment communities. That’s what we’re passionate about,” Jonathan Wilcox says.

Mar 27, 2025 | matternews.org | Mandy Shunnarah

As the number of unions across Columbus continues to rise, so do the number of unions connected with Ohio State University and its Wexner properties. Joined by its cousins, Wex Workers United – the union for the Wexner Center for the Arts – and the backstage workers at the Schottenstein Center, who recently joined the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 12, is the IAM Healthcare Union at OSU’s Wexner Medical Center.

Mar 6, 2025 | experiencecolumbus.com | Mandy Shunnarah

You heard it from Midwest emo first: Ohio is for lovers. Especially music lovers! Given that Columbus is a queer haven in the Midwest, it only makes sense to shout out the Columbus queer music scene. Meet 20 talented musicians and bands that span the spectrum of genre, gender, and sexuality. These genres are grouped broadly and this is by no means a comprehensive list––only proof that Columbus’ queer community is full of talent.