🚫 Rev1 Ventures cancels DEI grants following legal advice. The Columbus-based venture capital firm, which invests in and advises startups, made the decision amid growing concerns about potential lawsuits targeting diversity initiatives. Despite this change, Rev1 remains committed to supporting diverse leadership, stating "companies are more successful if they have diverse voices." The move comes as organizations nationwide reassess their DEI programs during the Trump era, with many employers worried about legal vulnerabilities in their diversity programs.
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🌸 Beloved matriarch Sara Mae Troyer finds peace at 88. The Plain City resident passed away on May 16th, 2025, following complications from a broken hip. Known for her devotion to family, faith, and beautiful flowers, Sara Mae was an active member of United Bethel Mennonite Church. She leaves behind four children, 18 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren who celebrate her peaceful transition. Visitation and funeral services will be held at United Bethel Mennonite Church on May 18-19, with memorial contributions directed to the church or Loving Care Hospice.
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🍜 Min-Ga serves authentic Korean magic on Bethel Road for 25 years. The Columbus staple offers an extensive menu featuring 95 items ranging from seafood pancakes to Korean barbecue and bibimbap. Reporter Andrew King sampled the "best bulgogi" he's ever had, which came with nine complementary banchan side dishes creating a flavorful experience. The small plates of spicy cucumbers, coleslaw, bean sprouts, and kimchi transformed a simple meal into a cultural adventure. Despite ordering just two items, King left impressed and eager to return to explore more of Min-Ga's authentic Korean offerings.
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Affordable dual-family fixer-upper opportunity: This $150,000 duplex in east Marion offers two identical 3-bedroom, 1-bath units, each featuring a large kitchen, living room with fireplace, hardwood floors, separate basement laundry, and recently remodeled bathrooms.
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