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Citizen Pollution Watch has logged hundreds of complaints from people near the Westerville Road industrial site. Residents report foul odors, dust, headaches, nausea, and burning in their noses and throats! Ohio EPA could now renew Scioto Materials’ air permit. The asphalt plant can make up to 400 tons an hour, yet the draft permit would not require its next routine stack test until 2030. That test would cover only three pollutants and leave out VOCs and sulfur dioxide.
Public comments close Saturday, August 1, at 11:59 PM.
Join us next month for our Black August Spelling Bee 🐝—an evening where whimsy meets advocacy with your favorite grassroots organizations!
Ohio Women’s Alliance, Black Men Build, and Kozy are bringing the community together for a fun-filled showdown where contestants will test their spelling skills while learning about Black freedom fighters.
et’s Keep Columbus Beautiful!
Ready to make a direct impact on our community? Join the Columbus Cleanup Crew for our next group event! DM ME!
When: Friday, July 24, from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Where: Meet in the Aldi parking lot.
Supplies: Free gloves, bags, and grabbers provided.
Why Your Help MattersProtects Wildlife: Loose trash washes into storm drains and harms local birds, fish, and animals.
Boosts Community Pride: Clean streets create safer, more welcoming neighborhoods for everyone.
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Featuring music, dance, games prizes, hands-on activities, displays, and other cultural activities from more than 20 faiths and countries. The annual festival, hosted by Worthington Interfaith Neighbors (WIN), promotes awareness, understanding, and respect for Worthington’s diverse faiths and cultures.
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Wolf's Ridge Brewing
Admission: $25 per person
Ticket deadline: October 19, 2026 (advance purchase required)
The event includes:
Voting-rights-themed trivia
Light refreshments
An exclusive ACLU souvenir item
Purpose of the event:
To raise support for voting rights.
This Saturday, July 18, will mark EIGHT YEARS since the last execution in Ohio.
To mark this occasion and add to the mix of available colorful images and video used by the media covering this issue, please join with Ohioans to Stop Executions, Death Penalty Action and others for a noon hour event on FRIDAY, July 17 on the plaza in front of the Ohio State Capitol.
Community health booths, screenings, activities, vendors.
The Faith Thomas Foundation was formed in June 2013 by individuals whose lives have been personally impacted by sickle cell disease. In 2016, we became committed to educating the community about sickle cell disease and became involved in other community events. By 2017, the Faith Thomas Foundation became committed in developing programs to further raise awareness about sickle cell disease by hosting our own community programs and events.
For Youth (12-20)
Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for additional information.
On August 8th, BBQueer is taking over Fairwood Park!
During this special fundraiser, 25% of all sales will be donated to the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus to support our nonpartisan voter education and civic engagement programs.
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors, enjoy your favorite Jeni's flavors, and help strengthen democracy—one scoop at a time.
Jeni's Ice Cream – Clintonville
4247 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214