Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, September 27th, 2025. We’re waking up to a picture-perfect early fall weekend. Right now, Metro Columbus has blue skies and crisp air with temperatures near 58 degrees. It’ll warm up to the low 80s by this afternoon, so it’s a great time for outdoor plans. As we look ahead, expect sunshine to stick around through Monday, and we’ve got more warm weather in store.
Here’s what’s shaping our city this morning. In breaking news, last night in North Columbus, a car crashed into a strip mall early Friday, causing some shop closures on Cleveland Avenue while repairs are underway. No serious injuries have been reported, but some business owners face tough days ahead as they regroup and evaluate next steps. Also from the north side, police are searching for two masked suspects who held up the Mack Mattress Outlet at gunpoint earlier this week. Thankfully, no one was hurt. The Columbus Division of Police urges anyone with tips to come forward as safety remains a top concern in the Linden and Cleveland Avenue corridors.
Turning to City Hall decisions, the Olentangy School District is proposing a $325 million bond to build a new high school and elementary, aiming to address severe overcrowding and keep up with growing enrollment. This could mean big changes for families north of Columbus, with possible new bus routes and neighborhood shifts, depending on how the vote lands.
On the positive side, our schools have something to cheer for. Bishop Watterson heads to St. Francis DeSales tonight for what’s become one of the most anticipated “Friday Night Rivals” football matchups in Central Ohio. Also, Wellington School has made history by naming its first female head of school in 42 years, a milestone for inclusivity and leadership.
The job market here continues to hum along. This week, Intel faced renewed pressure from Senator Bernie Moreno over delayed progress at their Licking County site, but industries along the 270 corridor are still hiring, with roughly 800 new openings posted this week in manufacturing, logistics, and tech services. Real estate sees slight cooling as we move into fall, yet homes near Short North and German Village are still averaging just two weeks on market.
Looking toward our music and cultural scene, the Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival returns tonight at The Yard at Easton, supporting cancer research at OSU. And for families, the Ohio History Center’s “Fright at the Museum” brings some spooky season fun kicking off next month. If you’re a theater buff, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” tickets are now being offered through the Golden Snitch Lottery for its run at the Ohio Theatre.
For sports fans, Ohio State Buckeyes hit the road this weekend aiming to defend their number one national ranking as they face Washington, who bring a 22-game home win streak. Crew supporters are worried as forward Wessam Abou Ali is out for weeks with a foot injury, putting extra pressure on the playoff push.
As we wrap up, a feel-good story from Worthington: resident JB has earned a Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Mickey Mouse memorabilia, bringing major smiles to neighbors and Disney fans alike.
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