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Short North parking still $uck$

City leaders have said trying to find parking in the Short North, even during peak hours, is a First World problem.


“I do agree that this is a First World problem, but parking is emotional because it affects you every day. It is a quality…

// News
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From the ashes of Acorn rises one man's personal library

When beloved Acorn Books on W. 5th Ave. began their three-month long-goodbye going-out-of-business sale a year ago, books were half-price. Nice.


Sad, but nice. I scored a few. Mostly World War II histories.


Then, after a few more…

// Opinion
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No Stone Left Unturned

At the end of January, the investigation into Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and their potential ties to Russia seemed to focus around one person – Roger Stone. This developed into a weekend news cycle around Stone that prompted some people…

// Opinion
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Socially Just Dining: Chop5 Salad Kitchen

Chop5 Salad Kitchen is a new “create a chopped salad” concept sprouting up in the Polaris area. It makes getting your daily requirements for leafy greens, vegetables, legumes, fruits, and seeds fun and easy!


When 97% of the American…

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