🥐 South Korea-based Paris Baguette opens third Columbus-area cafe in Upper Arlington. Franchisee John Hong, a South Korea native who grew up with the brand, has launched his latest location at 1325 W. Lane Ave. The bakery-cafe melds French and Asian influences, offering over 70 freshly baked items including pastries, breads, cakes, and sandwiches. Hong, who also operates a Cincinnati location, plans future expansion into Dublin and New Albany as the global chain works toward its goal of 1,000 U.S. locations by 2030.
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🏠 Affordable housing nonprofit returns to its Central Ohio roots. Housing Services Alliance has relocated its headquarters from Pennsylvania to downtown Delaware, Ohio, reestablishing the region where it was founded in 2003. The organization, which develops affordable housing and provides services for low-income households, made the move under new executive director Tanya Corbett who has ties to the Columbus area. The Delaware location better serves HSA's operational footprint across nine states where it has been involved in 82 affordable housing projects totaling over 3,000 units.
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📅 Delaware County buzzes with springtime events and community activities. The 32nd annual Buckeye Dulcimer Festival will offer music instruction and free concerts April 23-27 at Recreation Unlimited in Ashley. Delaware's Dog Park has reopened for the season, while William Street undergoes ADA improvements in preparation for summer resurfacing. The 50th annual Delaware Arts Festival will take place downtown May 17-18, with proceeds funding $25,000 in scholarships for local art students. Community groups are actively seeking participants for upcoming events including a golf scramble, Vietnam veterans' meetings, and various support groups throughout the county.
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