🎬 Downtown Columbus launches free monthly movie club under the stars. Film Columbus has partnered with Downtown Columbus Inc. to create a casual outdoor film series at The Lawn at High Water Alley. The events, hosted by Film Columbus Director John Daugherty and WCBE's John DeSando, feature classic and animated movies on a large LED screen. Upcoming screenings include "The Angry Birds Movie" in July and "The Great Outdoors" in August, with networking, drinks, and discussion before and after each film. Daugherty hopes to continue the series indoors once summer ends.
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📚 Palestinian poet confronts generational trauma in powerful debut collection. Mandy Shunnarah's "We Had Mansions" weaves a tapestry of Palestinian identity through poetry that spans from Ramallah to Appalachia. The Columbus poet traces how displacement and violence echo through generations, connecting their grandparents' exile to present-day struggles. With tender vulnerability, Shunnarah challenges readers to see Palestinians as fully human—worthy of life, joy, and return to homes that were taken. The collection arrives as Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens, offering timely truths about Palestinian resilience and belonging.
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💰 Columbus man faces prison for $1.1 million money laundering scheme. Benjamin Alexander, 42, has been charged with 29 counts of money laundering crimes involving a COVID-19 PPE contract scam. The scheme tricked a healthcare provider into sending four payments to Alexander's bank account after receiving emails requesting payment redirection. Alexander allegedly controlled the account under his business, BOA Building Maintenance and Cleaning Services LLC. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison for conspiracy and concealment money laundering charges.
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