Good morning, Dublin. Summer's sizzle is approaching faster than you can say "pass the BBQ sauce," and the Columbus Jazz & Ribs Fest just turned up the heat with its July lineup announcement. Kenny Lattimore, Lizz Wright, Boney James, and Mavis Staples will headline the three-day downtown extravaganza that promises 30 bands across four stages, plus those new shaded dining areas on bridges where you can enjoy your rack of ribs (or vegan alternatives) while street performers entertain.
Meanwhile, the renewable energy landscape in Ohio took a significant turn as the Ohio Power Siting Board unanimously rejected the 150-megawatt Stark Solar farm project despite its promised $57 million in tax revenue. And for those looking to get involved this weekend, the Nationwide 50501 movement is organizing events throughout Columbus and surrounding communities, with activities ranging from rallies to food drives designed to support marginalized communities.
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⚡ Ohio blocks 150-megawatt Stark Solar farm project. The Ohio Power Siting Board unanimously denied Samsung's subsidiary permission to build on 860 acres in Washington Township, citing overwhelming local opposition. County commissioners, township trustees, and resident group Solar Free Stark all fought against the $200 million development that promised $57 million in tax revenue over 40 years. The board concluded the project's benefits didn't outweigh negative impacts on nearby residents. Samsung could still appeal the decision to the Ohio Supreme Court.
🪧 Nationwide 50501 protests against Trump coming to Columbus Saturday. The grassroots movement, which stands for "50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement," is organizing over 400 events across America to push back against what organizers call "executive overreach." Rallies, protests, cleanups and food drives are planned as participants aim to create a "social support web" for marginalized communities targeted by Trump's policies. Over 40,000 Ohioans participated in early April demonstrations, with additional events scheduled in Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Circleville, Marysville and Delaware this weekend.
🎷 Columbus sizzles with Jazz & Ribs Fest lineup announcement for July. Kenny Lattimore, Lizz Wright, Boney James, and Mavis Staples will headline the three-day downtown event from July 18-20. Festival-goers can enjoy performances from 30 bands across four stages while sampling offerings from 20 BBQ vendors. New this year are shaded dining areas on bridges featuring live street performers, plus plenty of vegan and vegetarian options for non-BBQ enthusiasts. The popular summer festival is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to downtown Columbus.
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