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2 days ago | 614now.com | Jack McLaughlin

Bobby Ferguson grew up in the heart of South Linden, near the intersection of Cleveland and E. 22nd Ave. It was there that he was introduced to tennis at age 14, through the Wolfe Park Tennis program. “No one from my neighborhood had access to the sport of tennis and I understood the disparity around me,” said Ferguson. “The idea of the 22nd Foundation came from there – providing a gateway for youth today.

2 days ago | 614now.com | Sav McKee

A quaint storefront on Oak Street has sat vacant since Adella’s closed there in late 2023. But soon, a cozy coffee shop will open there. BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Light Meeting House Coffee Bar & Cafe announced via Instagram that they’d be moving into 1485 Oak St. sometime soon, complete with indoor and outdoor seating, coffee, and baked goods. Although expected to open in April, it’s not quite ready yet. Stay tuned for an opening date. Good things take time!Want to read more?

2 days ago | 614now.com | Jack McLaughlin

A Columbus cookie shop is one of the nation’s best, according to a new list from ‘USA Today.’In this year’s ‘USA Today’ 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Lion’s Cub Cookies landed on the publication’s collection of 20 finalists in the Best Cookie Shop category. Readers can vote for their favorite spot until noon on June 9, and the 10 shops receiving the most votes will be revealed, in order, on June 18. BROUGHT TO YOU BY You can vote for Lion Cub’s Cookies here.

2 days ago | 614now.com | Sav McKee

Although the Lower.com Field, home to the Columbus Crew, is pretty much brand-new, more plans are in store for the stadium. And it appears that these additions are needed. Last year in the 2024 season, every single home match sold out, marking a first in franchise history. This year, 2025 season tickets have already completely sold out.

2 days ago | 614now.com | Sav McKee

A community staple for more than thirty years is saying goodbye. Yao Lee Oriental Supermarket, located in the Clintonville/North Campus area at 2848 N. High St., posted signs outside their store that they would be closing. The owner, Mr. Lee, is retiring, according to a letter that was stapled to a community bulletin board. BROUGHT TO YOU BY The supermarket offers Asian pantry staples and snacks and is a go-to spot for many campus students.