🏗️ Historic Spaghetti Warehouse site gets new life in Columbus. Two seven-story buildings with 250 apartments are planned for the downtown location where the popular restaurant operated for over 40 years. The development, called "The Macklin," will include commercial spaces on the ground floor, amenity decks with pools, and a pedestrian plaza. Between 30-40% of units will be affordable housing for lower-income households, addressing local housing needs. The Downtown Commission will review the proposal on April 22, after approving demolition of the original building earlier this year.
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🚧 Trump policies threaten Columbus nonprofits with devastating cuts. The administration's rapid policy changes are disrupting decades of bipartisan collaboration that supported vital community services. Federal grants for refugee resettlement, fair housing, and school meals face termination, putting millions of dollars at risk for local organizations. Proposed cuts to Medicaid could strip healthcare from 115,000 Franklin County residents, creating a "perfect storm" as demand increases while resources dwindle. Community leaders warn that local funding must be found quickly to stabilize these essential services and protect vulnerable populations.
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🎬 Columbus actors, your Hollywood break awaits! Several film projects are actively casting roles in Columbus and nearby cities. "Cannoli," a short film, seeks leads for Carlo and Mama roles with an average pay of $31/hour. Other opportunities include feature films "The Girl With No Talent," "Lowball," and "Young Men," plus short film "Sincerley Brad" and feature "Sideline" casting in Detroit and Pittsburgh. These diverse projects offer aspiring actors pathways to build their careers, with hourly rates ranging from $31 to $75 when specified.
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Affordable senior living updated features: This modest $75,000 manufactured home in a 55+ community offers two bedrooms, plenty of storage with two sheds, and recently updated features including fresh paint, new flooring, and an A/C replaced in 2022.
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