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🩺 Doctor's orders

Franklin County • August 22, 2025

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Good morning, Franklin County. The definitive guide to Central Ohio's medical elite has arrived! Columbus Monthly just unveiled its prestigious list of 1,000 top doctors for 2025, featuring peer-nominated physicians across 77 specialties. This comprehensive resource, curated through Castle Connolly's rigorous selection process, showcases both established medical leaders and rising stars making waves in healthcare—perfect for finding that new specialist or primary care physician you've been meaning to research.

In the development world, Columbus builders are navigating a labyrinth of bureaucratic roadblocks as area commissions and historic review boards create bottlenecks for projects across the city. Meanwhile, a significant shift in transparency has occurred at PUCO, where utility companies can no longer preview draft audits before public release—a change the Ohio Consumers' Counsel calls a "sea change" in accountability. The days of utilities softening unfavorable findings before you see them are officially over.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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👨‍⚕️ Columbus Monthly unveils list of 1,000 top doctors for 2025. The comprehensive guide features peer-nominated physicians across 77 specialties, from addiction medicine to vascular surgery. Castle Connolly, a trusted healthcare research company, led the rigorous selection process that evaluates professional qualifications, education, research leadership, and interpersonal skills. The list includes both established "Top Doctors" and emerging "Rising Stars" who are making their mark in the medical community. Readers can use this valuable resource to find primary care physicians or specialists throughout Central Ohio.

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🏗️ Columbus developers face bureaucratic roadblocks to city projects. Area commissions and historic review boards are creating development limbo for many projects when their missions aren't aligned. The misalignment often creates an adversarial process that stalls construction plans throughout Columbus. Recent projects affected include a mixed-use development, apartments near OSU campus, and plans in German Village. Developers are seeking greater continuity in zoning ordinances to streamline the approval process and reduce delays.

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⚖️ PUCO ends utilities' power to review audits before public release. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has stopped allowing utility companies to preview draft audits, a practice that let them soften unfavorable findings. Now utilities can only see completed audits and request redactions for proprietary information, with Ohio Consumers' Counsel calling it a "sea change" in transparency. Meanwhile, a bipartisan bill prohibiting discrimination against students with braided hair returns for a fourth attempt, and CMHA is asking landlords to hold off on rent increases amid budget concerns. Senator Bernie Moreno faced a hostile City Club crowd while discussing Trump's second term.

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🏡 Real Estate Reveals

Real estate listing image Spacious Dublin home awaits homebuyers: This 4-bed, 2.5-bath Dublin School District home priced at $399,999 offers 2,152 square feet of living space, a versatile floor plan with fireplace, full basement, and backyard deck, conveniently located near amenities and highways.
Real estate listing image Spacious modern update great location: Priced at $249,900, this fully updated 3-bedroom home on Ivyhurst Drive features 1500+ sq ft of living space with modern kitchen, quartz counters, new flooring, and a large fenced backyard with 2-car garage.
Real estate listing image Spacious modernized family haven: Priced at $324,900, this updated 2-story home offers 4 bedrooms, remodeled bathrooms, and a modern kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, plus a fenced backyard with deck and 2-car garage.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🔥 Aug. 22 - Hell City Tattoo Festival: Ink enthusiasts, unite! The Hell City Tattoo Festival brings top artists to the Ohio Expo Center on August 22. Check out verified reviews before diving into this celebrated body art extravaganza.
🎭 Aug. 22 - Karen Marie Comedy Night: Laugh until your sides hurt as Karen Marie brings her unique blend of stand-up, improv, and spoken word to The Attic Comedy Club on August 22. A night of comedy and chaos you won't forget!
🎭 Aug. 23 - Cap City Festival Fun: Groove to live music and family fun at Cap City Festival in Nafzger Park on August 23! This free neighborhood celebration brings entertainment right to your backyard—a decade-long Columbus tradition you won't want to miss.
👯‍♀️ Aug. 23 - Women & Girls' Fest: Celebrate women and girls in arts and culture at the 2025 Columbus Women & Girls' Fest! Join the Columbus Safety Collective campaign August 23 at MPACC BoxPark on Mt Vernon Ave.
🥃 Aug. 23 - Great Bourbon Affair: Raise your glass at The Great Bourbon Affair 2025! Join the BIGGEST BOURBON TOAST IN OHIO at East Market on August 23. Grab early bird Switch Yard Party Passes for just $10 through May 31.
🌳 Aug. 23 - Columbus ArborFest: Celebrate nature at Columbus ArborFest in Whetstone Park on August 23! Join the Columbus Safety Collective for family-friendly activities that bring our community together among the trees.
🇮🇳 Aug. 23 - India Festival Celebration: Immerse yourself in vibrant colors and rhythms at India Festival 2025! Celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of India on August 23 at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair in Columbus.
🏘️ Aug. 24 - Merion Village Festival: Celebrate summer at the Merion Village Festival in Moeller Park! Return to where it all began on August 24 at 281 Hanford St, Columbus, for a day of community fun and memories.

💰 Financial Friday

Evaluate your spending habits by tracking where your money goes for a month; this simple practice can reveal patterns and help you identify areas where you can cut back, ultimately enhancing your financial health.

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