🚚 Violent semi crash leaves two fighting for their lives. A semitrailer collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Georgesville and Holt roads in west Columbus Monday afternoon, sending two people to hospitals in critical condition. Emergency responders transported one victim to Grant Medical Center and the other to Doctor's West following the 12:45 p.m. accident. Authorities have closed the ramps to Georgesville Road from Interstate 270 South and West as they investigate the scene. Officials have not released details about what caused the crash or the identities of those involved.
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🎵 Ahmed Gallab's music defies darkness with defiant joy. The musician, who performs as Sinkane, created his community-centered album "We Belong" after focusing on personal healing and growth. His genre-blending sound brings together diverse musical communities in New York, featuring collaborations with artists across jazz, hip-hop, and indie rock. Though addressing racial injustice in his lyrics, Gallab counters oppression with groove and optimism, drawing inspiration from Sly Stone. As political tensions rise and his native Sudan faces humanitarian crisis, Gallab sees his music taking on greater purpose as a voice for the overlooked.
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🏠 Columbus home prices drop for first time in a decade. The median price of homes sold in April was 1% lower than a year earlier, marking the first year-over-year April decline since 2013. Columbus was the only Midwest city among the 50 largest metros to experience this decrease, while Cleveland and Cincinnati saw increases of nearly 12% and 6% respectively. This small but significant drop, combined with increasing inventory, suggests the city's hot housing market may be cooling as sellers begin to outpace buyers. Despite this dip, current median prices ($337,000) remain 53% higher than pre-pandemic levels, continuing to sideline many potential homebuyers, especially in lower-income areas.
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Prime Westerville land opportunity: For $339,900, this tree-lined Westerville parcel offers room to build up to five homes in a desirable location with mature trees, close to shopping, parks, schools, and recreation areas—an ideal canvas for families or investors.
Spacious modern home with extras: Priced at $650,000, this 5-bedroom Hoover Farms home offers 3,800 sq ft of living space with modern kitchen, finished lower level, and outdoor amenities including a patio, fence, and whole-house generator.
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