🎬 Holocaust documentary draws 700 to sold-out New Albany event. "A Train Near Magdeburg" by Ohio filmmaker Mike Edwards chronicles U.S. soldiers discovering an abandoned Nazi "death train" carrying 2,500 Jewish prisoners near the end of World War II. The September 11th panel discussion at the McCoy Center featured Holocaust survivor Micha Tomkiewicz, author Matthew Rozell, and others connected to this powerful historical moment. City councilwoman Marlene Brisk, daughter of Holocaust survivors, served as emcee for the event that emphasized preserving history and rejecting hatred. Additional educational activities reached hundreds of students through lectures, music, and art programs.
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☕ Fox in the Snow expands with catering and new locations. The popular Columbus coffee shop and bakery is bringing its signature souffled egg sandwiches and blueberry galettes to morning meetings through a new catering service. Beyond catering, Fox in the Snow continues its physical expansion with upcoming locations in Westerville and Dublin. The growth follows a strategic plan as the company eyes additional neighborhoods throughout the Columbus area for future cafes.
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🏗️ Trump's new tariffs spark alarm among Columbus housing developers. The 10% tariff on imported timber and 25% tariff on cabinets and furniture will further increase construction costs at a time when developers already face high interest rates. Local builders warn these additional expenses could delay projects, force design compromises, and ultimately drive up rents across Columbus. "These tariffs will tighten margins, make it harder to secure capital and may scale back some projects," says one developer, while another notes the only winners are existing property owners who will benefit from rising rents. The policy uncertainty has many developers struggling to confidently forecast future projects.
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