Good morning, Dublin. Behind every successful city lies a delicate balance of public and private partnerships, a reality Columbus is confronting as its downtown improvement districts face a controversial city takeover. For nearly 25 years, these organizations have kept downtown vibrant through their ambassador programs and innovative initiatives like C-Pass, which doubled bus ridership. This shake-up comes just as another Columbus success story makes headlines—local Somali restaurant Hoyo's Kitchen captured Hollywood's attention when actor Will Poulter was so smitten with their food that he catered his entire movie crew.
Meanwhile, a fascinating photo collection chronicles how retail titan Les Wexner transformed our region from scratch. The billionaire L Brands founder's legacy extends far beyond shopping malls, including the development of Easton, his iconic New Albany estate, and substantial philanthropy supporting everything from Ohio State University to Nationwide Children's Hospital. His journey from ambitious entrepreneur to community cornerstone reflects the innovative spirit that continues to define central Ohio.
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🏙️ Columbus's downtown improvement districts face controversial city takeover. For nearly 25 years, the Capitol Crossroads and Discovery District SIDs have kept downtown Columbus clean and safe through property owner assessments. Their 28 "ambassadors" maintain public spaces, oversee toilets, and use outreach-based approaches to help those experiencing homelessness. Despite their success, including the popular C-Pass program that doubled bus ridership, the city is forcibly bringing the SIDs under its control through Downtown Columbus Inc. Critics view this as part of a troubling pattern where City Hall undermines independent community initiatives rather than embracing public-private partnerships.
🛍️ Columbus retail titan Les Wexner built an empire from scratch. The billionaire founder of L Brands (formerly The Limited) transformed Columbus through his business ventures and philanthropy over several decades. Photos chronicle his journey from retail magnate to influential community leader, showing Wexner with political figures, business partners, and family members. His legacy includes developing Easton, building an iconic New Albany estate, and supporting numerous institutions including Ohio State University and Nationwide Children's Hospital. The photo collection captures both his professional achievements and personal life with wife Abigail.
🍽️ British actor brings Somali cuisine to Hollywood film set. Will Poulter fell so in love with Columbus-based Hoyo's Kitchen that he catered his entire movie crew with their food on the last day of filming "Union County." The actor discovered the fast-casual Somali restaurant during a visit to North Market and immediately took to Instagram to share his culinary find. Hoyo's, which means "mother" in Somali, has been serving traditional flavors in a modern setting since 2014, with their second location opening in North Market Downtown in 2019. Thanks to Poulter's spotlight, this beloved local eatery is getting the national recognition it deserves.
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