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One of Columbus’ crowd favorite events year in and year out is the Italian Festival that appropriately takes place in Italian Village and draws in thousands of people over the course of the weekend that it runs for. As summer comes to an end, festivals slowly start to dwindle across the city, but the …

We’ve all depended upon it at some point—from all-nighters to get that college paper submitted to getting that pick-me-up that’s much needed in the morning to fend off drowsiness. And if you haven’t, you might be some sort of superhuman anomaly. We’re, of course, talking about coffee, that magical morning elixir that fully turns …

If you like rock music with blues and country vibes thrown in, you won’t want to miss Elle King when she rolls into town at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in September. Here’s what you need to know before the auditorium is taken asunder by the snares of guitars, drums, and raw vocal talent. …

Spacious college rentals with equally big backyards are kind of the holy grail of rental units while you’re in school. If you’re lucky enough to find an affordable student home for rent with ample outdoor space, you’ve hit the jackpot. If you’re the outgoing type, your social calendar just got a whole lot busier …

The phrase “luxury apartment buildings” gets tossed around a lot, especially with the rise of the five over twos in urban areas that manage to squeeze hundreds of residents into their building with promise of high-end amenities. But what if you’re a college student? You’re likely not shacking up in a high-rise building while …

It’s an exciting moment in your year: either you’re just starting freshman year at a university and are eager for all the new experiences college has to offer, or you’re returning for another year to your cute, spacious apartment across from Ohio University and can’t wait to see all your friends and start another …

Did you know that the pawpaw is one of America’s largest fruit trees? Pawpaw trees grow all throughout Ohio, and they’re also found in most of the eastern United States as well, bar only a few exceptions. The fruit produced by the pawpaw trees is ovular with mottled green skin covering it, but once …

The Athens Community Arts and Music Festival is returning to Union Street for its annual gathering of talented creatives and vendors, live music, and community-centered fun on a perfect summer day in southeast Ohio.  If you haven’t had the chance to attend or you’ve never heard of it, the Athens Community Arts and Music …

When you’re searching for student homes to rent, deciding whether you want to take up residence in an apartment near Ohio University or find a home to split the rent with a friend or two can be a tough choice. Both types of housing offer their fair share of benefits and drawbacks (depending on …

Ask anyone in Columbus, and they’ll likely be able to list off some of their favorite summer festivals. There’s so many of them, that it sometimes feels like there’s something to do every week. One of the names you’ll likely hear over and over again from eager would-be festival goers is the Jazz & …