Good morning, Westerville. For just a dollar this summer, Westerville residents can escape the Ohio heat at Columbus city pools, where families do more than cool off—they connect. Starting Memorial Day weekend, these aquatic oases will progressively open across the city, with all locations welcoming swimmers by June 7. Remember to bring your free Leisure Card and cashless payment method when heading to these community gathering spots, open weekdays 1-7 p.m. and weekends noon-6 p.m.
Meanwhile, a significant milestone deserves recognition as Columbus Monthly celebrates its 50th anniversary and 600th issue. What began with three non-journalists—Max Brown, Lenore Brown, and Herb Cook Jr.—blossomed into a media enterprise employing 250 people. In contrast to this celebration, Rev1 Ventures has discontinued its diversity grant program following legal advice, though the startup investor maintains its commitment to supporting diverse voices while adapting its approach to changing circumstances.
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🚫 Rev1 Ventures ends diversity grants after legal warning. The Columbus-based startup investor and advisor has discontinued its DEI grant program based on legal advice. Despite this change, Rev1 remains committed to supporting diverse voices and leadership in the startup ecosystem. The decision comes amid growing employer concerns about potential lawsuits related to diversity initiatives. Rev1 continues its other services including connecting startups with low-cost business resources and recently launched a new fund for individual investors.
🏊 Columbus pools are ready to make a splash this summer. Several city pools will open for Memorial Day weekend, with all locations operational by June 7. Admission costs just $1, with pools open weekdays from 1-7 p.m. and weekends from noon-6 p.m. Director Bernita Reese emphasized that pools provide more than cooling off—they're places "where families connect, kids gain confidence and communities come together." Visitors should note that only cashless payment methods will be accepted, and free Leisure Cards are required for admission.
🎂 Columbus Monthly celebrates 50 years of journalistic excellence. The publication marks its 600th issue with an interview featuring the magazine's founders: Max Brown, his wife Lenore, and Herb Cook Jr. Editor Katy Smith recounts how these three non-journalists created a successful city magazine that quickly flourished into a thriving media enterprise with 250 employees. Smith, who worked for Brown from 2003-07, recalls her time with the company's suburban newspapers as some of the best in her career. The anniversary issue delves into the remarkable business story behind CM Media Inc.'s growth and reputation for being "spicy, but fair."
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