Mitch Hooper

Delaware

City Editor at CBUStoday

city editor with @6amcity in columbus | former: marion star, (614) | RTs are not endorsements | he/him

Articles

15 facts you didn't know about Columbus

1 week ago | cbustoday.6amcity.com | Mitch Hooper

As connoisseurs of the quirky and unconventional, we put together a list of Columbus history, oddest characteristics, and more. Maybe you’ve lived here your whole life and know some of this, or maybe you’ll learn something new. Either way, test your local knowledge with these 15 interesting facts.
Where to play pickleball in Madison

1 week ago | 608today.6amcity.com | Mitch Hooper |Jonathan Shipley |Ally Geiger

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States and you can discover why it’s such a big dill right here in the Isthmus. Madison is home to dozens of pickleball courts — both indoor and outdoor — and our patch is still growing. The city just approved plans to convert an old Amazon warehouse into a pickleball facility with 10 courts, and it could be finished by this summer. Until then, these local courts are where you’ll find us, paddle in hand.
Boston Celtics end regular season with 60+ wins for 12th time in franchise history

1 week ago | bostoday.6amcity.com | Mitch Hooper

The Boston Celtics notched 61 wins in the 2024-25 regular season, marking just the 12th time in franchise history the C’s were able to achieve 60+ wins. With the NBA Playoffs officially tipping off on Sunday, April 19, we want to see if history can tell us anything. What happened to the other 11 Celtics teams to hit 60+ wins? This team, led by John Havlicek, is still a franchise-best, but they ultimately lost in the Eastern Conference Finals to the New York Knicks.
Spring and summer concerts you can't miss in Madison, Wisconsin

2 weeks ago | 608today.6amcity.com | Mitch Hooper

It’s almost concert season in Madison and our calendar is already warming up with must-see shows and can’t-miss concerts. Here are our top recommendations. Talib Kweli | Tuesday, April 22 | Majestic Theatre | $25+ | This artist stands as one of the most important figures in hip hop and rap as he’s worked with everyone from Mos Def to Pharrell Williams.
The 2025 James Beard nominees have been announced; here's who made it from Boston

2 weeks ago | bostoday.6amcity.com | Mitch Hooper

The 2025 James Beard nominees are here, and bits of Boston can be found sprinkled all throughout the list. From top shelf bars to creative culinary minds, these are our three local nominees. According to , Chef Piuma is an east coast product as a Duxbury-native and graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Providence. She sharpened her skills under James Beard Award winning chef Ana Sortun and those years have paid off in her own nominations in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and now 2025.
Your guide to Easter brunch and desserts in Columbus

3 weeks ago | cbustoday.6amcity.com | Mitch Hooper

Easter is Sunday, April 20, and if you’re looking for an egg-cellent time, we have local brunch specials and bakery treats for you to try. Let’s hop to the happenings. On Easter Sunday, enjoy a specialized brunch menu at one of the following spots. We recommend making a reservation in advance, especially for larger parties. Lindey’s Restaurant & Bar — Brunch is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features beignets, steak and eggs, and smoked salmon risotto.
Explained: Why New Glarus beer is only sold in Wisconsin

3 weeks ago | 608today.6amcity.com | Audrey Rotman |Ryan Waldman |Jonathan Shipley |Mitch Hooper

Welcome to Spotted Cow Land. New Glarus — the beer dubbed as “only in Wisconsin” — has a cult following. Some people to go extraordinary lengths to get it. The Chicago Cubs *smuggled* it across the border after a series in Milwaukee. The brew has been sold in the Badger State for the past 28 years + is in the fridge of most Wisconsin homes. But why all the hype? Let’s take a look at the history, and why the beer is only sold in Wisconsin.
Craft Watch "friend-raiser" goes live in April after being delayed by Helene

4 weeks ago | avltoday.6amcity.com | Mitch Hooper

What do Tan France (“Queer Eye”) and Katherine Gray (“Blown Away”) have in common? They’ll both be helping raise money for Center for Craft, an AVL-based nonprofit. These two celebrities will be on center stage and in discussion for Craft Watch, a virtual event with all funds directly supporting Helene recovery efforts by Center of Craft. It takes place on Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. and tickets are $25 per person.
This Day In AVL History: March 27, 1911 and the US Forest Service

4 weeks ago | avltoday.6amcity.com | Mitch Hooper

Asheville has deep roots with nature and March is a warm reminder of its rich history. On March 27, 1911, the US Forest Service authorized the first-ever purchase of timberland for eastern national forests. It included seven total areas, five of which were in WNC with many eyes eagerly locked on the 215,000+ acres around Mt. Mitchell.
The top five most expensive homes for sale in Boston

1 month ago | bostoday.6amcity.com | Mitch Hooper

Centuries old, historic locations, and monumental price tags. That’s what these multi-million dollar homes all have in common, landing them as the most expensive single-family homes in Boston.