Good morning, Westerville. The aroma of fresh coffee will soon be wafting through Hilliard as Alchemy café announces its third location opening this fall inside The Well recreation center. This expansion of the Columbus-based, health-conscious brand comes as our area's food scene continues to evolve—with The MilkShake Factory simultaneously making its Columbus debut near Ohio State University, adding a sweet counterpoint to the city's growing dessert landscape.
While these new dining options take shape, the future of transportation in Columbus is rolling forward as well. The voter-approved LinkUS initiative has announced its first 11 bike and pedestrian projects, with construction beginning in 2026. From the Big Walnut Trail to the Linden Green Line, these improvements represent just the beginning of over 80 planned enhancements to make our region more accessible by foot and bicycle—complementing the Bus Rapid Transit corridors set to transform how we move through Central Ohio.
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☕ Alchemy cafe expands to third location in Hilliard this fall. The Columbus-based cafe will operate inside The Well recreation and wellness center, adding to its existing portfolio of locations. This expansion marks Alchemy's continued growth in the Central Ohio market as it brings its offerings to Hilliard residents. The new cafe will be part of a larger wellness-focused facility, aligning with Alchemy's health-conscious brand identity.
🥤 Columbus welcomes its first MilkShake Factory near Ohio State. The growing milkshake shop chain has officially opened its doors in the Columbus area, adding to the city's dessert scene. This new location joins other recent food establishments in the OSU vicinity, including a returning sandwich chain. The MilkShake Factory's arrival continues a trend of specialty dessert options expanding in Columbus neighborhoods like the Short North.
🚲 LinkUS transit initiative kickstarts first 11 bike and pedestrian projects. Columbus voters approved a sales tax increase last November that will fund over 80 different bikeway and sidewalk improvements across the region. Construction on the initial projects will begin in 2026, including trails like the Big Walnut Trail and Linden Green Line, plus shared-use paths and sidewalks in multiple jurisdictions. The update comes alongside news that Columbus's first three Bus Rapid Transit corridors are scheduled to open between 2028 and 2031. COTA officials will publish progress reports three times yearly to keep residents informed.
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