Good morning, Marion County. Plant-based coffee enthusiasts have a new reason to celebrate as Blackened Coffee Co. finds its permanent home at the Ace of Cups music venue after a two-year journey. The shop isn't just serving up specialty brews—they're creating a mini culinary destination alongside Ray Ray's Hog Pit and the soon-to-arrive Dirty Frank's, transforming a simple patio into Columbus' newest food hall experience where The Warpig breakfast sandwich might just become your new morning obsession.
While Delaware County schools implemented security protocols Monday following what authorities believe were hoax bomb threats at three elementary schools, the Ohio State campus celebrated achievements in a more joyful way. The National Pan-Hellenic Council's farewell celebration at the Ohio Union brought vibrant energy as Greek organizations proudly displayed their colors and traditions, turning what was once known as the African American Farewell Celebration into a memorable send-off for graduating members amid enthusiastic cheers and community pride.
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☕ Old North gains a plant-based coffee haven after two-year journey. Blackened Coffee Co. has found a permanent home on the back patio of Ace of Cups music venue in Columbus. Founded by friends TJ Matisko, Aaron Best, and Blaise Bonsignore, the shop serves coffee drinks alongside plant-based breakfast sandwiches like The Warpig featuring egg patty and soy bacon. The location is developing into a small food hall, with Ray Ray's Hog Pit already on site and Dirty Frank's coming soon. Blackened Coffee operates Wednesday through Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
💣 Three Ohio elementary schools face bomb threats deemed a hoax. Delaware County Sheriff's Office reported threats against Freedom Trail, Oak Creek, and Tyler Run elementary schools Monday morning, prompting immediate security protocols. The schools were placed "on hold," requiring students and staff to remain in secured areas while operations continued. Law enforcement maintains an increased presence at the schools as a precaution, though initial investigations indicate the threats were likely a "swatting hoax." School officials have asked parents not to come to the schools while the situation is being resolved.
🎓 Greek pride shines bright at Ohio State's farewell celebration. The National Pan-Hellenic Council hosted a vibrant event at the Ohio Union on May 3, 2025, where students proudly represented their fraternities and sororities. Attendees carried banners for organizations including Alpha Kappa Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma as they entered the ballroom to enthusiastic cheers. The celebration, previously known as the African American Farewell Celebration, featured student emcees Kalyn Mullens and Kimmara Yarbrough who led the memorable send-off for graduating members.
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