🚢 Survivor of famous 1956 shipwreck to share her story. Julia Hansen, who was 17 when the Andrea Doria sank, will speak at Ohio State Marion on Wednesday about her rescue at sea. The free public event will provide insights into Atlantic passenger travel history and the vessel itself. Beyond her shipwreck experience, Hansen has had a remarkable career transitioning from Wall Street to theater, founding The Directors Project and establishing Theater Masters to support emerging playwrights. She continues to speak about travel and theater at various organizations across the country.
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🌮 Salvadoran cuisine shines at Calero's Bar & Grill on Columbus' evolving 161 corridor. Located at the intersection with Karl Road, this welcoming restaurant specializes in authentic Salvadoran fare like pupusas—tender cornmeal flatbreads stuffed with various fillings for just $3.50. The menu highlights include impressive Tostones Con Camaron topped with avocado and grilled shrimp, hearty Sopa de Res with oversized vegetable chunks, and the flavorful Asado Tipico steak platter. Beyond food, Calero's offers a full bar, karaoke area, and kid-friendly zone, positioning itself as both a gathering place and potential catalyst for the area's culinary renaissance.
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🛣️ Powell's $2.6 million street upgrade gets the green light.The City of Powell approved its 2025 Street and Path Maintenance Project, awarding the contract to Strawser Paving Company after receiving six competitive bids. The comprehensive project came in 14.4% under budget and will include asphalt reconstruction, sidewalk improvements, and guardrail installation across numerous city streets and shared-use paths. City Manager Andrew White noted that the income tax increase passed in 2021 has significantly expanded the city's improvement capabilities, with the current project cost nearly matching what was once the total budget for all improvements. Residents in affected areas will receive direct communications about the upcoming work through mailings, social media, and door hangers.
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