🍕 Borgata Pizza finds new home at Old North Arcade. Starting July 31, the popular pizzeria will serve up slices at the 6,000-square-foot gaming venue on North High Street. Owner Ed Bisconti promises to bring the "best parts" of their Worthington menu, featuring 20-inch pizzas, wings, mozzarella sticks, and cannoli. The partnership will initially operate Thursday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight, focusing on the arcade's busiest hours. Arcade owner Benjamin Morgan believes adding Borgata's food will "elevate the nostalgic experience" his venue has cultivated over the past decade.
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❤️ Cancer patients find strength in laughter and friendship at Marion Senior Center. Led by cancer patient Marlene Renick, the "Books, Balance & BS" group has evolved from a reading club into a supportive community of women who share joy while giving back. Recently, they raised $500 to purchase special T-shirts with easy port access for chemotherapy patients at OhioHealth's Marion Cancer Center. The group embodies their mission through activities like reading, gentle exercise, and fundraising—proving there's tremendous power in connection during difficult times. Together, these women demonstrate that facing cancer doesn't mean putting life on pause or facing it alone.
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🚗 Ohio's new driver education law hits roadblocks of accessibility. Starting September, young adults ages 18-20 must complete driver education courses before getting licenses, despite existing shortages and waitlists. The requirement, added to the state budget without funding for expansion, comes as Governor DeWine cites public safety concerns—70% of teen fatal crashes involve teen drivers at fault. While some grants were previously offered to low-income students and new driving schools, demand far outpaces supply, with some schools reporting 4-5 week waitlists. Industry professionals like Dionne Smith of Inspired Driving Academy are adapting their curriculum for older students but face challenges finding qualified instructors.
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