🎮 Level One Bar + Arcade toasts 10 years with new owner and makeover. John Reemsten took over the Columbus gaming hotspot in August, fulfilling his "lifelong dream" of running an arcade. The refreshed space features 80s-inspired neon signs, rotating arcade games, and classic favorites like Donkey Kong. With a loyal staff that Reemsten calls "family," the venue hosts weekly events including pinball leagues, trivia nights, and gaming tournaments. The 10th anniversary celebration kicks off September 20 with giveaways and new game unveilings.
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🤐 Ohio universities fail miserably at protecting free speech rights.The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression gave six Ohio universities failing grades in its 2026 College Free Speech rankings. Among 13 Ohio institutions ranked, Ohio State University scored an "F" along with several others, placing 124th out of 257 schools nationwide. The state's average speech climate grade matched the dismal national average, with a majority of surveyed universities (166 out of 257) receiving failing marks. Alarmingly, 44% of Ohio students reported self-censoring on campus at least monthly, while one-third considered violence acceptable in rare cases to prevent someone from speaking.
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🏙️ Dublin's Bridge Street District welcomes ambitious new development project. Called Bridge North, the mixed-use development will be constructed near the existing Bridge Park area in Dublin. The project, a collaboration between Daimler and Indus, will feature five mixed-use buildings offering a combination of residential, retail, and commercial spaces. This development joins several other mixed-use projects gaining traction in the Columbus area, including new developments in Sunbury and Westerville. Bridge North represents another expansion of Dublin's growing Bridge Street District, which has seen multiple development approvals recently.
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