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Max Filby

Columbus

Investigative Reporter at The Columbus Dispatch

Investigative reporter at @DispatchAlerts, data enthusiast, bourbon sipper, @bgsu alum, host of the podcast Roxy: Rise and Fall of the TikTok Doc.

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  • 21 hours ago | dispatch.com | Max Filby

    PJM, the electric grid operator for Ohio, predicts sufficient power supply for the summer. While enough power is expected this summer, Ohio could face energy shortfalls by 2027 if the PJM grid isn't upgraded. Increased demand from data centers is contributing to the potential strain on Ohio's power grid. Although unlikely, some "extreme scenarios" and weather this summer could result in insufficient energy to power parts of central Ohio, an electric grid operator is warning.

  • 2 days ago | yahoo.com | Max Filby

    A historic downtown Columbus building is up for sale. The Jury Room, at 22 E. Mound St. in Columbus, hit the market in January for $1.2 million, according to a real estate listing online. It sits diagonally across from the Franklin County courthouse near the intersection of Mound Street and High Street. The building, which includes 4,464 square feet, includes a fully function restaurant and bar space on the first floor.

  • 2 days ago | newarkadvocate.com | Max Filby

    Anheuser-Busch is investing $300 million in its U.S. facilities, including a new technical excellence center in Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus center will focus on upskilling the workforce and creating a pipeline for manufacturing jobs, particularly for veterans. The brewery in Columbus produces 23 Anheuser-Busch beer brands and is the sole producer of their non-alcoholic beers.

  • 2 days ago | dispatch.com | Max Filby

    Tariffs on goods imported from China are impacting local toy store owners in Ohio. Approximately 80% of toys sold in the U.S. are imported from China, leaving businesses vulnerable to tariff increases. Experts warn that tariffs could lead to higher prices for consumers and potential business closures.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Max Filby

    Funding cuts for public broadcasting sought by President Donald Trump could jeopardize the work of local National Public Radio affiliates. On Friday, Trump signed an executive order aiming to cut money for both NPR and PBS, USA TODAY reported. The order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which distributes support to stations, to "cease direct funding" to them, according to the text released by the White House on May 1. It labeled the news outlets as partisan and biased.

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Max Filby
Max Filby @MaxFilby
1 May 25

Tariffs force Columbus maker of horror movie-themed card game into 'survival mode.' https://t.co/xvPd9btTL1

Max Filby
Max Filby @MaxFilby
24 Apr 25

Ohio lawmaker talks about how The Dispatch’s VANISHED investigation and a local billboard inspired her to introduce legislation on missing persons at the statehouse. https://t.co/ryx3luAOZw

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Max Filby @MaxFilby
23 Apr 25

RT @jbalmert: Does Amazon, Meta or Microsoft own the most Ohio data centers? It's not even close https://t.co/R2xwDk9ONW via @MaxFilby