Columbus is eyeing a 51-acre Southwest Side plot for a new public park, balancing community needs with a private soccer training facility planned for McCoy Park. After a unanimous vote by the Southwest Area Commission to rezone McCoy Park, trust is rebuilding as residents see new park plans on the horizon — including a potential Hart Road park funded by a nearly $4 million state grant. While some initially felt sidelined by the private deal, ongoing engagement and promises of future public space are easing concerns. The city’s partnership with the soccer team’s owners is seen as strong, with long-term community benefits in mind — even if it means a little extra travel for now.

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Applebee’s just pulled the plug on its Polaris Parkway location—permanent, no second chances—leaving just nine other spots scattered across central Ohio to fill the void. From Morse Road to Brice Road, and Grove City to Marion, fans still have options, but the Far North Side just lost its local wing haven. The chain’s still holding strong elsewhere—just gotta know where to go now.

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A Virginia-based national security contractor, BCORE Defender, is eyeing major expansion in Whitehall, seeking to rezone two adjacent parcels on Poth Road to build a 35,500-square-foot warehouse — part of a broader plan to upgrade their industrial footprint. Already owning nearby land, they’re also pushing to rezone that property for industrial use, aligning with their mission supporting DOD and intelligence agencies in AI, data science, and software engineering. With a public hearing and final vote set for August 18th, this development could reshape Whitehall’s industrial landscape — and bolster its role in critical national security infrastructure.

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