🎭 Beloved first-grader Junie B. Jones dances onto Columbus stage. Columbus Children's Theatre brings "Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr." to the Riffe Center through August 10, showcasing the energetic adventures of the popular literary character. The musical follows Junie B. through her first-grade experiences with friendship changes, new challenges, and her first pair of glasses. Director Hunter Minor describes the title character as feeling "things 150% all the time," capturing the authentic first-grade experience through catchy songs and lively dance numbers. Mackenzie Rueber stars as the irrepressible Junie B., bringing to life the character's boundless energy and unique perspective.
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🏭 Intel delays Ohio chip plant again amid workforce cuts. The semiconductor giant announced it's "further slowing construction" of its $20 billion facility, now expected to open in 2031 instead of 2025. Governor Mike DeWine, who spoke with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, remains optimistic despite the setback, noting the state of the chip industry is "beyond our control in Ohio." JobsOhio's president J.P. Nauseef emphasized that Tan reaffirmed Intel's commitment to the state during their discussion. Despite the delays, Ohio officials maintain that companies must meet employment targets to receive state incentives.
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🏙️ Linden's beloved "Mayor" gets his own street in Columbus. The city renamed East 23rd Avenue as "George M. Walker Jr. Way" to honor the late community leader who died earlier this year. Walker served as president of the South Linden Area Commission and was active in numerous neighborhood organizations for decades. Family members, including his wife Beverly and granddaughters Jaionsa and Janaya, joined Mayor Andrew Ginther and other city officials at Friday's unveiling ceremony. The street renaming serves as a permanent tribute to Walker's tireless dedication to improving the northeast Columbus neighborhood.
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