🧋 Bubbles Tea & Juice Company quietly vanishes from Worthington. The small bubble tea shop located at 661 N. High St. has closed its doors without announcement, leaving local tea enthusiasts surprised. The cafe, which shared an entrance with Snap Fitness, was known for its specialty bubble teas, fresh juices, and smoothie bowls. While the company hasn't commented on the closure, bubble tea fans need not despair. Seven other Bubbles Tea & Juice Company locations remain open throughout Central Ohio, including spots at Easton, North Market, and Bridge Park.
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🕍 Rabbinical student brings fresh leadership to Columbus congregation's High Holidays. Léah Miller, a student at Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, will lead Kehilat Sukkat Shalom's Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services this year. The arrangement continues a five-year tradition that provides valuable pulpit experience for rabbinical students while giving the congregation's lay leaders a welcome break. Miller, who discovered their passion for Judaism during college and is on track for ordination by 2026, was selected from five candidates after a Zoom interview. "It's really a special opportunity for learning and for growth," said Miller, who plans to incorporate their background in music and theater into the spiritual experience.
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🌲 Ohio's state parks crowned best in the nation for excellence. The state park system received the 2023 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, beating finalists Florida and Wyoming. With free entry to all 76 parks, Ohio offers over 9,300 campsites, 1,200 miles of trails, and thousands of educational programs annually. The award recognizes ODNR's commitment to innovation, accessibility, and conservation efforts, including adaptive equipment and partnerships with Native American tribes. Judges praised the park system's long-range planning, community engagement, and environmental stewardship that serves millions of visitors each year.
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