Please take a minute to participate in my quick survey on cycling safety so I can get a good grade in my English class!

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Changing your mind when you’re on an exit ramp and almost causing an accident getting back on the freeway!
Drag racing up and down the main road all night so no one can sleep!
You Columbus drivers suck!

No, wait. We’re in Pittsburgh.
Never mind

This is ridiculous. Someone came by and said it was probably going to be another two to three hours. How can traffic be this bad and why is there no on there to direct?

$2k willing to trade
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Anyone going to see rod wave Thursday night?

Are there any restaurant supply stores in columbus that don't require a membership?

Curious what celebs you’ve seen or met out in the wild here

I've been kicking around an idea for making Columbus and Central Ohio a little more fun to explore, and I'm curious what people here think.
I recently got interested in Japan's eki stamp culture. At train stations, tourist attractions, and other destinations, you can find unique commemorative stamps designed specifically for that location and collect them in a notebook as you travel around.

It got me thinking: What if we brought something like this to Columbus?
Imagine a Columbus Stamp Trail with unique, locally designed stamps at places like:
Libraries highlighting the neighborhoods and communities they serve.
Metro Parks featuring local wildlife, trails, and natural landmarks.
Historic sites and museums celebrating Columbus history.
Local businesses like coffee shops, breweries, and other destinations.
Neighborhood landmarks and hidden gems that deserve a little more attention.
You'd carry a little passport or notebook, visit different places, and collect a stamp at each stop. It could be a fun way to discover parts of the city you might not normally visit, give families another weekend activity, and encourage people to explore more of Central Ohio.

A few things I want to make clear up front:
This would be completely free. I'm not looking to monetize the idea, charge for passports, or charge locations to participate. The goal is to create something fun for the community.

Existing trails come first. If a location is already part of an established trail, such as the Ale Trail or a coffee trail, its stamp would respect and follow that trail's existing rules. I'd want this to complement those programs, not undermine or replace them.

I'd welcome other artists and creators. I'd love to see local artists contribute stamp designs that represent the places they care about. I'm interested in building something collaborative that reflects the creativity and character of Columbus, not making every design myself.

I'm also wondering whether this could connect some of the existing trails and local discovery programs into a larger experience without taking away what makes each one unique.
A few things I'd love to hear people's thoughts on:
Would you actually participate? Would collecting physical stamps give you a reason to visit somewhere new, or would the novelty wear off pretty quickly?

Where should the stamps go? Libraries, Metro Parks, breweries, coffee shops, historic sites, neighborhood businesses, or somewhere else?

How could this work with existing trails? Could participating locations have their own stamps that also count toward a larger Central Ohio passport? Or would it make more sense to keep each trail separate but compatible?

What could make existing trails better? Better maps, themed routes, family-friendly options, physical passports, or more destinations beyond restaurants and bars?

Physical passport, digital map. I'm imagining the physical stamp being the main attraction, people would buy their own notebook, decorate it, add stickers, to the cover as you explore. Create a simple website to help people find participating locations. Pulling in other trail locations across the city.

What places absolutely deserve a stamp? I'd love suggestions for overlooked neighborhoods, parks, libraries, local landmarks, and hidden gems.

Any local artists interested in contributing? I'd love to hear from people who might want to design a stamp for a favorite neighborhood, park, or local destination.

I'm thinking about starting small with a few prototype stamps and seeing if there's enough interest to approach potential community partners.
This is just an idea at this point, not an established program. No business, no monetization, and no paywall. Just an attempt to create something fun that gets people exploring and appreciating the place we live.

What do you think? Would you collect them? What would you change or add to make this something you'd actually want to participate in?

As a Columbus native of over 30 plus years, I am curious to hear from transplants from all walks of life what their perception of Columbus is. People who could have moved to bigger cities like Chicago or NYC, why did you choose Columbus over them and do you still experience that city life feel you want from a city even though it’s not one of the bigger major cities?

Hello everyone, I just recently moved from the north side of Columbus to the south side in the grove city area, and I don’t really have any friends near me and I’m bored so if anyone would like to go on a adventure and find something fun to do you can just respond and I’ll dm you or something. Btw I’m a dude and I’m 19.

Any idea of what’s going on at Camden Place apartments in Dublin, there are quite a few police cars

I got basically cornered by the Santanna salesman at my apartment and he made me sign up. He made it seem like I didn’t have a choice and it made me feel very uncomfortable but it’s my own fault for not just walking away but he caught me as I was walking into my door. Has anyone else switched and is it worth it? I’m thinking of calling to cancel on Monday. The whole thing felt really weird and confusing

Get your mugs elsewhere.

Update: apparently they still have mugs.

hi! i am not from columbus and actually just came here to see twenty one pilots (i know, i know) and i was wanting to get a commemorative “you saw twenty one pilots” piercing. anyone have any good places they might suggest to get a piercing? i am here until late monday october 18!!

My father runs a catering business in Columbus and is looking for a courier to handle some of his larger weekday orders.

A lot of them go to offices and event spaces around Downtown, Short North, and Easton, usually with a specific delivery window before lunch or an event starts. He can schedule everything ahead of time, but needs someone who will actually bring the order inside and follow the delivery instructions instead of just dropping it at the curb.

Any Columbus caterers using a courier company they trust?

Long story short my wife and I have reservations at the pearl for an anniversary lunch today and was wondering if we should cancel. How would parking / road access be around that area around 1? Thank you!

hi! i'm 20F and new to the columbus area. i've got chronic physical and mental health issues and am frequently in and out of the hospital so i can't keep a long term job. i'm looking for odd jobs and work in the hilliard/columbus area to make a bit of extra money. groceries are tight right now. i don't have a ton of experience other than floral and customer service, but i've helped people pack to move before. i can do some work around the house and small things, plus i'm a fast learner for larger projects if someone needs an extra hand.

Besides half price books does anyone have any suggestions of where to look for movies? Specifically I'm looking for a copy of Idiocracy. Been to every half price books and some video game stores.

Recently my work tasked me with planning an anniversary party for a co-worker. She loves BBQ, but the only place around our area is City BBQ. Not a fan of the quality. Can anyone recommend some legit good BBQ around Columbus?

I’ve been sick all weekend. Where has the best ramen that will still taste good if I have it delivered?

Asking because I’m looking at houses right now and my budget is tighter than I would like. I’ve found a couple that are next to busy roads or other places that I would love to not see so much of. I’m thinking maybe a tall-ass fence is a good compromise.

Has anyone had any success with task rabbit? I need help with curtain rod installation and some shelves I need installed.
Or any recommendations for a local handyman company?

A historic building in Columbus that's been part of our community since 1913 is facing demolition—and it could become something incredible if we act now.

57 S. Grubb Street used to be Holy Family School. For decades, it's been a place where people got help when they needed it most. Now, Just Believe Personal Enrichment Corp. and Ronald Coleman (whose great-uncle founded the Holy Family soup kitchen in 1979) want to transform it into a Community Wellness and Resource Center—offering food assistance, housing resources, job training, mental health support, and more.

The ask is simple: pause demolition and give this a real chance. The Diocese and city leaders just need to explore preservation options, allow for professional inspections, and consider a partnership. This isn't about stopping progress—it's about not throwing away an opportunity to serve people who need it.

If you think historic buildings should get a second chance at serving their communities, consider signing. What would you want someone to do if a place that mattered to your neighborhood was about to disappear?

hi guys…i’ve been staying in cbus for the past few days and i’ve never loved a city so much in my life. something about this place feels like home and i can’t tell why. i live in PA currently, about 6 hours away. and i do love it there, but it’s boring and i feel like im not getting the most out of life living there.

someone give me a clear picture of what it’s like to live downtown or in the surrounding area. this is most likely just a honeymoon phase of me loving it here, kinda like the manhattan high. so pls, be honest and kind, but give me the raw truth about what it’s like being here every day.

Watching U9 soccer at the OSPL/COPL/OCL Fall 2026 Tournament and I happen to know one of the kids on the Olimpia club team that we're playing. I know the kid is in 4th grade (lives down the street... well, not really, but he's registered as living down the street) and his birthday is in winter. Making him currently 9 and too old to play in the game. I spent $125 to challenge the team, and somehow they all pass. Fraud? Maybe I'm somehow wrong?!

After the game, I ask the kid I know how old he is (9) and when his birthday is (February). Which confirms that I'm correct and the kid is too old to play in the U9 game.

OSPL/COPL/OCL doesn't seem to give a sh!t that they're cheating. I told them to go ask the kid about birth date to his face and they declined.

There are rampant suspicions about this organization based on the size of the kids. But this time, I was 99% certain, and the cheating child himself confirmed that I was 100% correct that they are cheating.

They also play extremely rough. I saw a couple of cards given to Olimpia players during our game. I question if the coaching staff is encouraging kids to play too rough on purpose, hoping they can get away with **more cheating** on the field.

TL/DR: OLIMPIA USA SOCCER CLUB CHEATS. THEY ARE RAISING A GENERATION OF CHEATING YOUTH PLAYERS.

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