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"Saturday Showers, Serious Cases, and Community Connections in Columbus"
- 2025/05/03
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Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. We’re waking up with cloudy skies in the low 60s and scattered rain moving in by late morning. Expect more showers throughout the day and into Sunday, so if you’re headed out for errands or community events, pack an umbrella and plan for a few soggy sidewalks.
Let’s start with breaking news impacting our community. Columbus police have identified three people killed in a tragic double murder-suicide on Esquire Drive in Canal Winchester early Thursday. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward. In another serious case, a Columbus resident was arrested Friday afternoon on North Lincoln Village Drive, facing charges of child molesting and possession of child pornography. The department is urging vigilance and community support as these investigations continue.
Turning to city hall, there’s big news from the Ohio Senate as lawmakers unanimously passed House Bill 15. This legislation aims to make power more reliable and affordable throughout Columbus and across the state. It promises to reduce barriers for new energy projects, encouraging businesses and job growth. As our city expands, this policy could play a major role in shaping our local economy and the security of our power grid.
On the topic of jobs, local analysts report that job openings in Franklin County remain steady, with around eleven thousand listings across healthcare, logistics, and tech. Several new businesses are taking root along Polaris Parkway and in the Short North, including a new co-working hub and a bakery that officially opens its doors on Monday. Meanwhile, a beloved pizza spot on Broad Street is closing after thirty years, hanging up its apron at the end of this weekend.
In the world of real estate, home prices in central Columbus continue their gradual climb, with the median home listing now close to three hundred twenty thousand dollars. Apartment vacancy rates remain low, but we’re seeing more flexible lease options pop up for renters looking to stay closer to downtown or university areas.
Culturally, the city was alive Thursday as thousands gathered at the Ohio Statehouse for May Day protests, raising their voices on everything from national policy to public education. Local music fans can look forward to a free concert at Bicentennial Park tonight, featuring Columbus-based bands and food trucks, though the weather might move some of the crowd under tents.
Our schools have reason to celebrate. The Wellington School introduced its new head of school, a historic first for the district, while Columbus City Schools is working through some tough decisions as five schools brace for closure. On the sports front, the Columbus Crew are gearing up for a big home match tonight, and local high school track teams are making headlines after several record-breaking runs yesterday at the regional meet.
Before we wrap up, a quick feel-good story—the late Chris Bradley, well-known ABC 6 meteorologist, was honored this week with a community blood drive in his name, drawing hundreds of donors and reminding us of the strong bonds that hold Columbus together.
This has been Columbus Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
Let’s start with breaking news impacting our community. Columbus police have identified three people killed in a tragic double murder-suicide on Esquire Drive in Canal Winchester early Thursday. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward. In another serious case, a Columbus resident was arrested Friday afternoon on North Lincoln Village Drive, facing charges of child molesting and possession of child pornography. The department is urging vigilance and community support as these investigations continue.
Turning to city hall, there’s big news from the Ohio Senate as lawmakers unanimously passed House Bill 15. This legislation aims to make power more reliable and affordable throughout Columbus and across the state. It promises to reduce barriers for new energy projects, encouraging businesses and job growth. As our city expands, this policy could play a major role in shaping our local economy and the security of our power grid.
On the topic of jobs, local analysts report that job openings in Franklin County remain steady, with around eleven thousand listings across healthcare, logistics, and tech. Several new businesses are taking root along Polaris Parkway and in the Short North, including a new co-working hub and a bakery that officially opens its doors on Monday. Meanwhile, a beloved pizza spot on Broad Street is closing after thirty years, hanging up its apron at the end of this weekend.
In the world of real estate, home prices in central Columbus continue their gradual climb, with the median home listing now close to three hundred twenty thousand dollars. Apartment vacancy rates remain low, but we’re seeing more flexible lease options pop up for renters looking to stay closer to downtown or university areas.
Culturally, the city was alive Thursday as thousands gathered at the Ohio Statehouse for May Day protests, raising their voices on everything from national policy to public education. Local music fans can look forward to a free concert at Bicentennial Park tonight, featuring Columbus-based bands and food trucks, though the weather might move some of the crowd under tents.
Our schools have reason to celebrate. The Wellington School introduced its new head of school, a historic first for the district, while Columbus City Schools is working through some tough decisions as five schools brace for closure. On the sports front, the Columbus Crew are gearing up for a big home match tonight, and local high school track teams are making headlines after several record-breaking runs yesterday at the regional meet.
Before we wrap up, a quick feel-good story—the late Chris Bradley, well-known ABC 6 meteorologist, was honored this week with a community blood drive in his name, drawing hundreds of donors and reminding us of the strong bonds that hold Columbus together.
This has been Columbus Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.