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A newsletter trying to make Columbus a little better
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You can submit written testimony to council to oppose the horrible NWSL deal. Here’s my testimony below ⬇️
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Send a letter to Columbus City Council telling them to vote NO on this horrible deal 🙅🏻♂️
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Matter News
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After spending years working with neighbors and promising improvements to benefit disabled residents, elected officials are prepared to give away a 28-acre park in the poorest corner of the city for the use of billionaire investors writes Rachel Wenning.
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Local Politics: City Council votes today on plans to turn McCoy Park into an NWSL training facility – Matter News
After spending years working with neighbors and promising improvements to benefit disabled residents, elected officials are prepared to give away a 28-acre park in the poorest corner of the city for t...
https://matternews.org/voices/local-politics-city-council-votes-today-on-plans-to-turn-mccoy-park-into-an-nwsl-training-facility/
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Transit Columbus
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These gas prices are too high to be putting these massive transit improvements in jeopardy.
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Transit Columbus
20 days ago
Truro Township is trying to propose a resolution to kill the E Main Street BRT. We wish we were joking. Especially if you live in Truro Township or Reynoldsburg, call/email the trustees and let them know you support the BRT!
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Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche
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Did you know there is an election coming up on May 5? Make sure you and your neighbors are registered to vote! The deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration for the May Primary is Monday, April 6. Register to vote, check your voter registration or update it at
VoteOhio.gov
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Friends and Families for Safe Streets Columbus is hosting a vigil for pedestrian traffic deaths tonight, Monday March 30th from 5-6pm at Columbus City Hall (90 W Broad) Meet at the Front St entrance and bring signs
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If you want to know how we got here,
@transitcolumbus.org
book club is reading “Killed By A Traffic Engineer” for our April meeting (4/29, 7pm at main library meeting room 3B) If you want to know how to advocate and make meaningful change, join Transit Columbus at our next monthly general meeting
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6 pedestrians have died in Columbus so far in 2026. It doesn’t have to be like this
abc6onyourside.com/news/local/p...
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Pedestrian killed in crash in North Columbus
One person is dead after being hit by a car in north Columbus late Friday night.
https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/pedestrian-hit-killed-car-crash-dublin-granville-road-interstate-71-north-side-columbus-march-27-2026
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Sarah Schulman author event with Stacy Jane Grover at Thurber House on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30pm
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Ohio Federation of Teachers
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Columbus Metropolitan Library workers are proud of their jobs, proud of their co-workers, and proud of their union! They began wearing union pins this week as they continue to organize for their union election later this spring!
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Tonight! Our City Our Say Petition Signature Launch, plus Green Drinks happy hour, Great Columbus Arts Council Community Grant Reviewer, and tell Columbus City Council NO FLOCK and more in this week’s newsletter:
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Good Works Columbus: March 23rd, 2026
Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus. Check out the new events and links below. Things you can do in person Our City Our Say Petition Signature...
https://buttondown.com/goodworkscolumbus/archive/good-works-columbus-march-23rd-2026/
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Tonight! Our City Our Say Petition Signature Launch, plus Green Drinks happy hour, Great Columbus Arts Council Community Grant Reviewer, and tell Columbus City Council NO FLOCK and more in this week’s newsletter:
buttondown.com/goodworkscol...
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Good Works Columbus: March 23rd, 2026
Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus. Check out the new events and links below. Things you can do in person Our City Our Say Petition Signature...
https://buttondown.com/goodworkscolumbus/archive/good-works-columbus-march-23rd-2026/
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Transit Columbus
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🔥It’s time for the first match-up of the FINAL FOUR of the best worst bus stop in Columbus.🔥 It’s the Ditch of Despair (State Rte 161 & Ambleside Dr) vs. Till Death Do Bus Part (2825 Olentangy River Rd). Cast your vote in the comments or quote post!
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Matter News
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Also, a reminder that this related community conversation kicks off at 7 p.m. tonight at Two Dollar Radio HQ. Hope to see you there.
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Matter News
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More than three years after the City of Columbus bulldozed Camp Shameless, one of the founders of the encampment offers their perspective on the housing crisis and the people working at the grassroots to give aid to those routinely left behind. New from Elizabeth R. Blackburn.
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‘I am not going to stand before God and say, well, I chickened out’: Reflections on building caring coalitions – Matter News
More than three years after the City of Columbus bulldozed Camp Shameless, one of the founders of the encampment offers their perspective on the housing crisis and the people working at the grassroots...
https://matternews.org/voices/i-am-not-going-to-stand-before-god-and-say-well-i-chickened-out-reflections-on-building-caring-coalitions/
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Keep Columbus Beautiful
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Don't miss our largest cleanup of the year this Saturday, March 21 at 10 AM launching from Wolfe Park!
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Keep Columbus Beautiful
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We are in the FINAL COUNTDOWN to our KickButt Columbus cleanup this Saturday! The weather is looking good, and we are excited to see hundreds of volunteers across the city picking up cigarette butts, trash, and litter from highway ramps!
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Join “Our City, Our Say” Monday, March 23rd at 7pm at the Columbus Main Library for a Petition Signature Launch and Training event Join us for a one-hour training to learn how you can help.
actionnetwork.org/events/petit...
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Petition Signature Launch and Training
All of us should have a say in decisions that impact our future. But today in Columbus, we have a rigged system where a small group of people control the future of our city. That’s why Our City Our S...
https://actionnetwork.org/events/petition-signature-launch-and-training/?source=webredirectmar23
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Environmental advocacy training, a
@matternews.bsky.social
affordable housing conversation, a citywide trash pick, a couple survey, and more in this week’s newsletter 📰
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Good Works Columbus: March 16th, 2026
Hi friends, welcome back to Good Works Columbus! I’ve got some new actions and some new links below. Hope y’all have a wonderful day! Things you can do in...
https://buttondown.com/goodworkscolumbus/archive/good-works-columbus-march-16th-2026/
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Craig Calcaterra
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My alma mater, Ohio State, is choosing a new president. There's a real fear that they'll jawbone through another MAGA lackey, when we want a transparent process. To that end, a petition to the Board of Trustees is circulating. Would love for people to sign it!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/tr...
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Transparent & Inclusive OSU Presidential Search
With the resignation of Ted Carter, the Ohio State University is searching for a new president at a time of deep distrust and skepticism about its leadership. Join the call for a transparent, inclusiv...
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/transparent-inclusive-osu-presidential-search?source=social
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Hi! We’re back in your inbox this week 😄 Columbus Housing and Opportunity workshop, Data Center informational hearing, a couple trash cleanups, and more in this week’s newsletter!
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Good Works Columbus: March 9th, 2026
Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus! I’ve got some good actions and links below.If you’re over on Instagram give us a follow:...
https://buttondown.com/goodworkscolumbus/archive/good-works-columbus-march-9th-2026/
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Hi! We’re back in your inbox this week 😄 Columbus Housing and Opportunity workshop, Data Center informational hearing, a couple trash cleanups, and more in this week’s newsletter!
buttondown.com/goodworkscol...
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Good Works Columbus: March 9th, 2026
Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus! I’ve got some good actions and links below.If you’re over on Instagram give us a follow:...
https://buttondown.com/goodworkscolumbus/archive/good-works-columbus-march-9th-2026/
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Transit Columbus
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And the details. We're grateful to our friends at Wild Goose Creative for hosting us!
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We're building benches again! Join us on Sunday, 3/8. No prior experience needed! Registration:
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A trash pickup on Friday, a movie screening on older adult homelessness, a bike lane survey, and more in this week's newsletter
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Good Works Columbus: February 17th, 2026
Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus. A day late due to the holiday but back with more actions and events. Things you can do in person Columbus City...
https://buttondown.com/goodworkscolumbus/archive/good-works-columbus-february-17th-2026/
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Whistle kit making event, a litter pickup, a new affordable housing survey, feed your neighbors with
@lasagnalove.bsky.social
and more in this week's newsletter 🧂
buttondown.com/goodworkscol...
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Good Works Columbus: February 2nd, 2026
Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus. We’re almost out of the cold snap. Things you can do in person Whistle MakingTuesday, Feb. 3rd 7:30pmCoffee &...
https://buttondown.com/goodworkscolumbus/archive/good-works-columbus-february-2nd-2026/
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Whistle kit making event, a litter pickup, a new affordable housing survey, feed your neighbors with
@lasagnalove.bsky.social
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Good Works Columbus: February 2nd, 2026
Hi gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus. We’re almost out of the cold snap. Things you can do in person Whistle MakingTuesday, Feb. 3rd 7:30pmCoffee &...
https://buttondown.com/goodworkscolumbus/archive/good-works-columbus-february-2nd-2026/
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Thankful for Axios Columbus covering this important issue. There's a list of ways you can help at the bottom of the article including places to donate, places to volunteer, and resources to stay engaged.
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This Saturday we are riding in solidarity with Minnesota, Angry Catfish and our friends in the Minneapolis bike community. Meet in the parking lot at 1, ride rolls at 1:30 from Paradise Garage
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Do you wish there were more places to sit down in our city? We're fixing that! Join us on Sunday, 1/1 to build benches. No prior experience needed!
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Hey y'all, hope you're staying warm out there ❤️ This week's newsletter includes CSB annual meeting, FIRST Collective meeting on how to get involved, a Columbus housing survey, a script for calling our senators and telling them to DEFUND ICE, and more here:
buttondown.com/goodworkscol...
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Good Works Columbus: January 26th, 2026
Hi friends, welcome back to Good Works Columbus. I hope you all are staying warm and safe out there. Things you can do in person Columbus Blessing BoxesMany...
https://buttondown.com/goodworkscolumbus/archive/good-works-columbus-january-26th-2026/
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Hey y'all, hope you're staying warm out there ❤️ This week's newsletter includes CSB annual meeting, FIRST Collective meeting on how to get involved, a Columbus housing survey, a script for calling our senators and telling them to DEFUND ICE, and more here:
buttondown.com/goodworkscol...
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Good Works Columbus: January 26th, 2026
Hi friends, welcome back to Good Works Columbus. I hope you all are staying warm and safe out there. Things you can do in person Columbus Blessing BoxesMany...
https://buttondown.com/goodworkscolumbus/archive/good-works-columbus-january-26th-2026/
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Warming center locations and how to prepare for the upcoming winter storm from Human Service Chamber of Franklin County
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Bracing for Winter Storm Fern • Human Service Chamber of Franklin County
With an enormous swath of the country bracing for dangerous cold and significant snowfall, we hope you will find the resources below–compiled from members and partners–helpful in the coming days:
https://www.humanservicechamber.org/bracing-for-winter-storm-fern/
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Ohio Capital Journal
3 months ago
Central Ohio high school students are walking out to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/23/c...
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Central Ohio high schools students protest ICE, teacher unions condemn ICE activity near schools • Ohio Capital Journal
Central Ohio high school students are walking out to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/23/central-ohio-high-schools-students-protest-ice-teacher-unions-condemn-ice-activity-near-schools/
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Columbus City Council
3 months ago
Columbus voters approved historic investments in affordable housing and neighborhood development. Now, Council wants to hear from you. Share your thoughts on how housing bond funds should be invested by taking our short, anonymous survey:
tinyurl.com/48s7xde6
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"The Community Shelter Board organizes the Point-In-Time Count and this year had a record number of volunteers: 318, which is almost 80 more than last year."
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COTA Bus
3 months ago
Fares are waived on all COTA services Friday, Jan. 23, through Saturday, Jan. 24, to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during the extreme cold. We’re keeping an eye on the weather and will share updates if the advisory lasts beyond Saturday. Stay warm, Central Ohio!
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Know your rights training, a Ohio Rail Development Commission meeting, lots of ways to help our unhoused neighbors, a couple online actions, and more in this week's newsletter! Plus don't forget your tickets to
@thewaroncars.bsky.social
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Good Works Columbus: January 20th, 2026
Hi friends, welcome back to Good Works Columbus. The world really sucks right now, but know that every little action you take from this newsletter and...
https://buttondown.com/goodworkscolumbus/archive/good-works-columbus-january-20th-2026/
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Know your rights training, a Ohio Rail Development Commission meeting, lots of ways to help our unhoused neighbors, a couple online actions, and more in this week's newsletter! Plus don't forget your tickets to
@thewaroncars.bsky.social
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buttondown.com/goodworkscol...
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Good Works Columbus: January 20th, 2026
Hi friends, welcome back to Good Works Columbus. The world really sucks right now, but know that every little action you take from this newsletter and...
https://buttondown.com/goodworkscolumbus/archive/good-works-columbus-january-20th-2026/
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@transitcolumbus.org
meeting tonight, Linden Green Line public meetings today and tomorrow, Columbus City Council Housing, Homelessness & Building Hearing tomorrow, plus more in this week's newsletter 📰
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Good Works Columbus: January 12th, 2026
Hey gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus and thanks for coming to the newsletter. Things you can do in person Transit Columbus MeetingTuesday, January...
https://buttondown.com/goodworkscolumbus/archive/good-works-columbus-january-12th-2026/
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Transit Columbus
3 months ago
Ok, so, call us crazy but... If you're on the board of a public transit agency, maybe you should actually ride that public transit at least semi-regularly?
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n0mad
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Two anti - ICE actions this evening in Cbus
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We're back with our first newsletter of 2026! ICE watch training, Linden Green Line community meetings, Franklin County homelessness point-in time count volunteer opportunities, and more in this week's newsletter.
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Good Works Columbus: January 5th, 2026
Hey gang, welcome back to Good Works Columbus! We’re back after a couple weeks off and here with some more actions to help make central Ohio a little better....
https://buttondown.com/goodworkscolumbus/archive/good-works-columbus-january-5th-2026/
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AAUP-Ohio State
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Two Columbus events tomorrow, 12/20, each supported by several organizations.
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“Inside a downtown Columbus church on Dec. 18, more than 160 people will be recognized. Their names will be read aloud, a bell rung in each person's honor. They are people who have died in Columbus in 2025 while experiencing homelessness.”
www.dispatch.com/story/news/h...
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Memorial service to honor homeless people who died in Columbus in 2025
The Columbus Coalition for the Homeless is hosting a memorial service for those who died while homeless Dec. 18 at Trinity Episcopal Church Downtown and via livestream.
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/homelessness/2025/12/17/homeless-columbus-ohio-memorial-service-trinity-episcopal-church/87792534007/
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Columbus Homeless Memorial Thursday, December 18, 2025 6-7pm Trinity Episcopal Church 125 E Broad St.
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Thomas Costello
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ICE is making its way through Columbus. CRIS (Community Refugee and Immigration Services) is giving gift cards to families to keep them home and fed. If you want to join in giving, here is the link to the specific area and team handling it:
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CC - small appeals link
CC - small appeals link
https://crisohio.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/crisohio/donation.jsp?test=true&campaign=22&
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