Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, July 20, 2025.
We wake up today under mostly cloudy skies with a comfortable temperature around 73 degrees. Expect a high of 85 this afternoon, and a chance for a shower or two especially if you plan to head downtown or enjoy any of the many summer events. The outlook for early next week stays mild, with highs in the low eighties, so it’s a good stretch for outdoor plans.
Thousands are converging on the Scioto Mile as the Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest wraps up its final day. Even though passing rain threatened to dampen spirits, vendors and music fans pressed on, enjoying live acts and legendary barbecue along the riverfront. This afternoon’s set list promises both national headliners and local talent, so if you’re in the area between Main Street and Rich Street, expect some road closures and festival crowds. Whether you’re there for the music or the ribs, organizers say umbrellas might not be a bad idea.
Just in time for food lovers, 614 Restaurant Week starts tomorrow and runs through July 26. More than 150 restaurants citywide, from the Short North to German Village, are offering fixed-price three-course menus. It’s a great chance to try that spot you’ve been eyeing or find something new without breaking the bank.
In real estate news, Columbus saw the grand opening of two new affordable housing developments—one at Easton and another in Franklinton. These projects add nearly 300 new units and are welcome news for residents feeling the pinch of rising rents. The latest reports show rents are edging downward for the first time in years. Demand for city apartments remains high, especially near transit lines, but options are broadening for folks looking to stay or move into Columbus.
On the business front, a Spanish-inspired bakery, Tertulia Café, has celebrated its official grand opening in the Short North. Meanwhile, longtime favorite Chapman’s Eat Market in German Village will soon close its doors in August, ending a beloved era for neighborhood dining. Over in Clintonville, Marino’s Seafood wrapped up more than thirty years of service last week. And with every closing comes a fresh start; another seafood place is lined up to take its place.
The job market remains robust with approximately 32,000 open positions ranging from retail at Easton and hospitality downtown, to teaching jobs and public sector work. Pay and benefits are holding steady, and the city says they remain focused on workforce training in new tech and health care roles.
From city hall, capital budget talks continue with residents voicing their hopes for infrastructure upgrades, especially road improvements and more funding for libraries and rec centers. Watch for city crews out on Livingston and High as new repairs get underway.
For sports fans, Little League teams from the West Side advanced in regional play, and Central High celebrated a win in the state softball quarterfinals on Friday.
On a more somber note, Columbus police are investigating a fatal shooting on the west side and a multi-vehicle crash on the east side that sent several people to the hospital. Police have made arrests in connection to both incidents. There’s also a Crime Stoppers alert out for a suspect wanted in a recent burglary in Grove City. As always, law enforcement reminds us to stay aware and look out for one another.
Before we go, we want to share a bit of good news—a local teacher, Mrs. Simmons of Highland Elementary, was honored last night after rallying her students to collect over two tons of canned goods for the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. That’s real, homegrown Columbus spirit.
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