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Columbus Underground is a digital media platform located in Columbus, Ohio. We focus on hyper-local news and community engagement, offering original content that highlights the unique aspects of our city. Our goal is to share compelling stories about Columbus, emphasizing the many reasons it’s a wonderful place to call home and encouraging others to make their lives here.

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Recap: Crew Overcomes Vancouver 2-1

1 week ago | columbusunderground.com | Matt Ellis

Columbus Crew finally put an end to their winless streak while simultaneously causing the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps their first road loss of the season with a dominant 2-1 win on Saturday evening at Lower.com Field.
Downtown Grocery Store and Restaurant Announced in Phase II of Development Program

1 week ago | columbusunderground.com | Ashley Kimmel

A new grocery store and restaurant are on their way Downtown. Toro Meat Market will open this fall at 150 E. Gay St., alongside Dos Hermanos at 16 N. High St. The expansions are part of the second phase of the Ground Floor Growth Initiative, a program that assists women and minority-owned businesses with financial support through renovation costs and subsidized rent. The program is led by Columbus City Councilmember Nicholas J.
Horror Host Trio Gets Their Own Show

1 week ago | columbusunderground.com | Hope Madden

Over the weekend, at The Sick World of Doctor Show’s Summer Chill events, the gang announced a dream come true. The comedy trio—Joel Savage, Lindsey Bowes, and David Gigliotti—whose schtick grew from their desire to be late night horror TV hosts a la Elvira, finally got the gig. “We’re going back to our roots of being an actual horror show with hosted segments,” says Savage, aka Dr. Show. The trio has been tapped by Kings of Horror to host monthly episodes of their programming.
Historic Railroad Depot Debuts in Plain City Community Project

1 week ago | columbusunderground.com | Ashley Kimmel

Phase one of the Plain City Public Square project is complete, and visitors were welcomed over the weekend to take a peek inside the historic railroad depot. The Depot at Public Square opened to the public on June 13 in Plain City at 134 Church St. The Depot is one part of the larger Public Square Project, which will provide event space, visitor amenities, commercial ventures and historical displays.
No Kings In Columbus; Only Queens

1 week ago | columbusunderground.com | Jesse Bethea

The Republic is on edge. Democratic leaders are assassinated in Minnesota. Marines and National Guard patrol the streets of Los Angeles. Sabrina Carpenter has a new album coming out. The long hot summer of ‘25 is upon us. In Ohio the sun is hot and the haze is thick, thanks to the Canadian wildfires. The Guard hasn’t troubled us since 1970. The Marines, if they ever come, are easily distracted by ripe, tasty crayons. And nothing stands between Columbus and Pride.
Restaurant Review: Tender Pork Fritters at Osaka Ton Katsu

1 week ago | columbusunderground.com | Miriam Bowers Abbott

Wait, a whole restaurant dedicated to breaded, deep-fried pork fritters? That sounds like rural fantasy food, but it’s not. It couldn’t be more centrally located in Downtown Columbus. Also, the accoutrements of the rural fantasy, like mashed potatoes and gravy or overcooked green beans, they’re not going to be there. That’s because those sorts of sides are not typically associated with Japanese food, and Osaka Ton Katsu’s pork fritters comprise the foundation of a menu of Japanese fare.
Work Starts on First of 27 New Scattered-Site Homes

2 weeks ago | columbusunderground.com | Brent Warren

A groundbreaking ceremony was held earlier this week on the Near East Side. A new single family home is being built on the empty lot at 90 N. Ohio Ave., the first of 27 scattered-site houses planned for this and several other Central Ohio neighborhoods. Local firm Flores Development will be building the homes, which will each be about 1,600 square feet in size and feature four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms.
Flying Dragons, Dancing Hiddlestons, Battling Hotties - Lots of Options in Movies

2 weeks ago | columbusunderground.com | George Wolf

The second life-action remake worth seeing this summer, plus a Stephen King adaption you might like better than we do, and a deconstruction of romance from a brilliant filmmaker – a lot of ways to bide your time until 28 Years Later next week. Here are the best ideas:In theatersby Hope MaddenIf it weren’t for Toy Story, How to Train Your Dragon would be remembered as the finest animated trilogy ever made.
High Spirits Festival Returns Downtown in October

2 weeks ago | columbusunderground.com | Walker Evans

After a successful debut last fall, the High Spirits Festival will be returning for year two this October, providing an alternative Halloween celebration for Columbus. Last year’s event was feld at the crossroads of Gay & High Streets — which was shut down for pedestrian-only traffic — while this year’s event will relocate to the Warehouse District. The event will still focus heavily upon its music programming with over 30 bands, both national and local.
District West Owner to Open Bar in Former Bristol Republic Space

2 weeks ago | columbusunderground.com | Ashley Kimmel

Black Sheep Kitchen & Spirits is set to replace the Short North’s Bristol Republic this summer. The restaurant and bar will open in the coming months at 1124 N. High St., formerly Bristol Republic, which is in the process of relocating to Dublin’s Bridge Park. The venue will feature tavern food and cocktails as well as DJs and live shows throughout the week.