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IAOTP names Jill Chitwood Top Travel Consultant of the Decade
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The International Association of Top Professionals will honor Jill Chitwood, co-owner of Sights Unseen Travel Agency, at its annual awards gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City in December 2026. The recognition adds to a long list of business,…
Ohio groups send founders to Black Tech Week with bus and lodging support
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Ohio Startup Network, EPIC Learning Today and Lightship are helping Columbus and Cleveland entrepreneurs get to Black Tech Week in Cincinnati with chartered buses, subsidized lodging and pre-event networking.
Freedom 250 Ferris Wheel heads to the Ohio State Fair
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The 110-foot Freedom 250 Ferris Wheel is moving from the National Mall to Columbus for the Ohio State Fair, extending its role in America’s 250th celebration.
Ohio sends two students to 2026 National Youth Science Camp
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The Ohio Academy of Science has selected Benjamin Bartyzel of Cleveland and Samarth Khandelwal of Cincinnati to represent Ohio at the 2026 National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia.
Ohio State vaccine enters human trial path for leishmaniasis
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Researchers at The Ohio State University are moving a first-ever leishmaniasis vaccine toward human testing after strong animal results and FDA clearance as an investigational new drug.
Sbarro marks 70 years with global growth push and $2 slice promo
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Sbarro is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a new campaign, limited-time slice deal and a report of continued global expansion from its Columbus, Ohio headquarters.
Sternwheel Festival marks 50 years with fireworks, drones and air show on the Ohio River
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The Ohio River Sternwheel Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary and the U.S. semiquincentennial with a three-day event in Marietta, Ohio, and Williamstown, West Virginia, from Sept. 11-13, 2026. Organizers say the Saturday night show will…
WEModel USA sends eight models to Sicily for fashion and anti-trafficking advocacy
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WEModel USA and WEModel USA NWECare will take eight U.S. models to Sicily International Fashion Week from Aug. 20-23, 2026, pairing runway work with youth-led messaging on child-trafficking prevention.
Lake.com ranks Chicago’s shoreline as the best U.S. lake destination for dogs
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Lake.com has ranked 362 U.S. lake destinations to identify the top 10 for dog-friendly travel, weighing access, amenities, city proximity and water-safety planning.
IMR says airport-focused content can lift private aviation search visibility
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Infinite Media Resources has published an analysis arguing that airport-specific pages can help charter operators reach private aviation customers earlier in their search process.
Americans and Canadians name the summer spots that bring back childhood
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,021 adults 45 and older in the U.S. and Canada to find the local businesses most tied to nostalgic summer memories.
Gymnast Ali Coles joins Columbus back-to-school giveaway
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More than 500 students in Columbus, Ohio, received backpacks, shoes and gift cards at 1st Choice Family Services’ annual back-to-school event on Aug. 1. The agency also tapped Level 10 gymnast Ali Coles as an ambassador, highlighting a community…
Columbus becomes first U.S. city with free period products at all major sports venues
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Columbus said Huntington Park has joined the city’s major arenas in offering free period products, making it the first U.S. city to do so across all major sports venues.
Zima Automotive backs Springfield charity helping families of sick children
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Zima Automotive is supporting Stevie’s World of Wiffleball, a Springfield-area nonprofit that raises money for families of children facing serious medical challenges.
MBS Urban Initiatives backs $12.6M Findlay Market Healthy Food Hub in Cincinnati
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MBS Urban Initiatives CDE is supporting a $12.6 million renovation of two historic buildings in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood to create the Findlay Market Healthy Food Hub. The project is designed to expand access to healthy food, add…
Birchwood Farms featured on Michigan Golf Live
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Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club in Harbor Springs, Michigan, was featured on Michigan Golf Live, putting its 27-hole golf layout, amenities and homebuilding opportunities in front of a broader regional audience.
Sitestream wins five-year Bratenahl traffic safety contract
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Sitestream has signed a five-year agreement with the Village of Bratenahl, Ohio, to launch a manually operated speed enforcement program aimed at curbing speeding and improving roadway safety near the I-90 corridor.
99 Exposure promotes two rising leaders to management roles
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99 Exposure has promoted Mamadou Diouf and Ranjit “Ray” Dhaliwal into management as they take on offices in new markets.
RefillGenie adds Spanish-language access for same-day prescription refills
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RefillGenie now offers Spanish-language access to its text-based prescription refill service across 49 states and Washington, D.C. The Jersey City telehealth company says it has treated 15,000 patients as it expands a 24/7 option for people who…
World Wellness Weekend marks 10 years with U.S. events across hotels, clubs and spas
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World Wellness Weekend will celebrate its 10th anniversary Sept. 18-20, 2026, with thousands of free wellness activities across the U.S. and more than 250 participating venues.
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