Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, June 28, 2025. We start the day closely following the Amber Alert issued overnight for a one-year-old in Franklin County. Columbus police are asking everyone across the city to stay vigilant and report any sightings that might help bring the child home safely. Please keep your eyes open and your phones nearby for updates throughout the day.
Turning to city life, today kicks off the 250 Buckeye Train and Transportation Celebration, highlighting Ohio’s rich rail history. The festivities will include events across downtown and are expected to draw train enthusiasts of all ages. If you are out and about, remember that some streets near the main station and along High Street may have heavier traffic and parking restrictions as a result.
The weather today is promising for outdoor plans. We are enjoying mild summer temperatures, with a bit of cloud cover early but clearing skies and highs in the upper seventies this afternoon. It’s a perfect setup for local events, including the free pet adoption happening at the ASPCA Cruelty Recovery Center on Alshire Road from one to six p.m. If you have been thinking of adding a furry member to the family, today is your chance since all adoption fees are waived.
Local businesses continue to adapt as we head into the summer. Several new shops and cafes are opening over in German Village, while a few small businesses along Parsons Avenue have announced closures due to rising rent. Retailers across Easton are also launching seasonal hiring for around two hundred positions, making this a good weekend for job seekers to polish up resumes and check out open interviews.
For real estate, the market remains brisk but stable. The median home price in Franklin County just passed 315 thousand dollars, with more first-time buyers entering the market thanks to new mortgage incentives announced last week.
Looking ahead, this weekend is packed with things to do. The Columbus Museum of Art is hosting a new interactive exhibit, and there will be live music tonight at the Scioto Mile. Over at the Franklin Park Conservatory, the annual Summer Lights Festival begins at dusk, so bring the family and enjoy the show. Sports fans will want to catch the Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field this evening as they face off in a crucial mid-season match.
On a more somber note, police are investigating a fatal crash in the Hilltop neighborhood Friday night involving a motorcycle. Two people lost their lives on Sullivant Avenue, and authorities are reminding drivers to be especially cautious this weekend. No additional arrests have been reported, but patrols are up across the west side.
In brighter news, congratulations go out to local high school athletes who competed in the state track finals this week, bringing home three gold medals for Columbus schools. And finally, a special hats off to the volunteers organizing today’s community garden cleanup near Goodale Park—they are turning a vacant lot into a green space for everyone.
This has been Columbus Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
Turning to city life, today kicks off the 250 Buckeye Train and Transportation Celebration, highlighting Ohio’s rich rail history. The festivities will include events across downtown and are expected to draw train enthusiasts of all ages. If you are out and about, remember that some streets near the main station and along High Street may have heavier traffic and parking restrictions as a result.
The weather today is promising for outdoor plans. We are enjoying mild summer temperatures, with a bit of cloud cover early but clearing skies and highs in the upper seventies this afternoon. It’s a perfect setup for local events, including the free pet adoption happening at the ASPCA Cruelty Recovery Center on Alshire Road from one to six p.m. If you have been thinking of adding a furry member to the family, today is your chance since all adoption fees are waived.
Local businesses continue to adapt as we head into the summer. Several new shops and cafes are opening over in German Village, while a few small businesses along Parsons Avenue have announced closures due to rising rent. Retailers across Easton are also launching seasonal hiring for around two hundred positions, making this a good weekend for job seekers to polish up resumes and check out open interviews.
For real estate, the market remains brisk but stable. The median home price in Franklin County just passed 315 thousand dollars, with more first-time buyers entering the market thanks to new mortgage incentives announced last week.
Looking ahead, this weekend is packed with things to do. The Columbus Museum of Art is hosting a new interactive exhibit, and there will be live music tonight at the Scioto Mile. Over at the Franklin Park Conservatory, the annual Summer Lights Festival begins at dusk, so bring the family and enjoy the show. Sports fans will want to catch the Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field this evening as they face off in a crucial mid-season match.
On a more somber note, police are investigating a fatal crash in the Hilltop neighborhood Friday night involving a motorcycle. Two people lost their lives on Sullivant Avenue, and authorities are reminding drivers to be especially cautious this weekend. No additional arrests have been reported, but patrols are up across the west side.
In brighter news, congratulations go out to local high school athletes who competed in the state track finals this week, bringing home three gold medals for Columbus schools. And finally, a special hats off to the volunteers organizing today’s community garden cleanup near Goodale Park—they are turning a vacant lot into a green space for everyone.
This has been Columbus Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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