Good morning, Dublin. From a single barbecue joint to a 75-restaurant empire spanning multiple states – that's the remarkable 25-year journey of City Barbeque. Founded by Rick Malir in 1999, this local success story has managed the rare feat of massive expansion while keeping its soul intact. The same recipes that delighted customers on day one continue satisfying barbecue lovers across the chain today, proving that authenticity and growth can indeed share the same plate.
As summer temperatures rise, Dublin residents are taking their fitness routines outside. Free yoga classes are blooming across Columbus, from rooftop sessions at Panacea to goat yoga at Hidden Acres Legacy Farm. Meanwhile, a judicial drama is unfolding as Judge Andrew King refuses to exit his Ohio Supreme Court race despite incumbent Justice Pat Fischer's unexpected challenge for the same seat in 2026 – a political positioning that reflects broader shifts in Ohio's judicial landscape.
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🍖 City Barbeque sizzles into 75-restaurant chain after 25 years. What started as Rick Malir's single shop in 1999 has grown into a successful multi-state barbecue empire. Despite its impressive expansion, the restaurant has maintained its original mission, values, and customer service approach. Many of the recipes from Malir's initial vision continue to be served across the chain's locations. City Barbeque stands as a testament to how a well-executed local concept can achieve significant growth while preserving its founding principles.
🧘♀️ Columbus embraces outdoor yoga as summer heat arrives. Free classes are popping up across the city at venues like Columbus Commons, Bronzeville's box park, and Merion Village's Moeller Park. Local teachers including Anne Weidinger, who discovered outdoor yoga during lockdown, offer unique experiences from rooftop sessions at Panacea to yoga with goats at Hidden Acres Legacy Farm. Some studios have even installed garage doors to bring the outdoors in, while adventurous yogis can join specialized events like 108 sun salutations at dawn or acroyoga "jams" around the city.
⚖️ Republican judge refuses to exit Ohio Supreme Court race. Judge Andrew King is defying incumbent Justice Pat Fischer's unexpected bid for the same Supreme Court seat in 2026. King and supporters are criticizing Fischer for attempting a "swampy switch" from his current position to challenge Democrat Jennifer Brunner. They've highlighted Fischer's Harvard education amid Trump's battles with Ivy League institutions, while King positions himself as aligned with Trump's judicial philosophy. This race reflects broader partisan shifts in Ohio's judicial landscape, where Republicans have dominated since party affiliations were added to ballots in 2022.
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