🎓 Free bachelor's degrees now possible through Ohio State-Columbus State partnership. The Buckeye Bridge program allows low and moderate-income students who complete associate degrees at Columbus State to finish bachelor's degrees at Ohio State tuition-free. To qualify, Ohio residents must have a family income under $100,000, complete the FAFSA by deadline, and maintain full-time student status. The program covers tuition and mandatory fees for up to eight semesters, with more than 1,000 students already transferring between the schools annually. First-generation student Imani Williams praised the initiative for providing crucial resources and support for transfer students like herself.
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📚 Columbus schools excel in workforce readiness despite overall low ratings. The district earned two stars out of five on Ohio's school report card but received good marks in the new workforce and college readiness category. Career tech programs scored nearly perfect, matching or exceeding most area schools. Meanwhile, early literacy remains challenging with Columbus City Schools maintaining a one-star rating as many central Ohio districts saw declines in this area. Superintendent Angela Chapman emphasized the importance of programs like "Columbus Promise" that provide free tuition to prepare students for the region's job growth.
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🏙️ Dublin's Bridge Street District expands with ambitious new development. Bridge North, a mixed-use project planned by Daimler, will feature five buildings north of the existing Bridge Park area. The development continues Dublin's trend of creating walkable, multi-purpose spaces that combine residential, retail, and commercial elements. This project joins other recent developments in the area, including a retail-focused town square that was previously proposed. Bridge Park has already seen several successful expansions, establishing the district as a growing hub for urban-style living in suburban Columbus.
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Highwood luxury flow-through living: This $599,990 Highwood property boasts an open layout with a central kitchen amid café and gathering spaces, offering easy flow for entertaining and conversation plus a convenient third-floor laundry.
Ranch Gem With Room Below: Priced at $308,000, this rare ranch condo offers two bedrooms, two baths, and features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, new LVP flooring, and an unfinished basement for storage.