🛍️ Polaris Fashion Place unveils exciting new holiday shopping options. The Columbus mall is introducing several new tenants for the upcoming holiday season, including an upgraded sporting goods store. Seasonal shopping pop-ups will also enhance the retail mix at the popular shopping destination. While full details are available only to Columbus Business First subscribers, related articles mention Dick's House of Sport opening with Buckeye stars and a new owner for the mall. The shopping center appears to be undergoing significant changes heading into 2025.
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🎻 Worthington Chamber Orchestra celebrates 13 years of musical excellence. Founded by Antoine Clark in 2013, the ensemble has become a cornerstone of Columbus's classical music scene. The orchestra offers diverse programming through its Masterworks Series, Chamber Music Series, and popular Summer Music in Nature events. With a commitment to supporting local artists, the group performs both traditional repertoire and newly commissioned works, emphasizing American music and underrepresented perspectives. Clark's leadership continues to focus on increasing access to the arts and diversifying classical music performance.
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📚 Ohio schools face tough choices as 100+ funding levies hang in balance. Westerville City Schools could eliminate 120 positions and cut arts programs if voters reject their income tax levy next week. The district already slashed $9 million and 30+ positions after last year's failed property tax measure. Parents like Ryan Hilperts worry about long-term impacts on student success, noting her child already lost access to gifted services. Across the state, Perrysburg schools have preemptively voted to cut sports and high school busing if their funding measure fails.
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