Matter News @matternews_
Independent news nonprofit serving those seeking new and challenging perspectives on issues that matter: community, culture, and overlooked voices of Columbus. matternews.org Columbus, Ohio Joined June 2018-
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Read more from @matternews_ about Columbus-based artist Mary Jo Bole’s first feature film that explores her family’s history in Cleveland through their eccentric family archive.
Read more from @matternews_ about Columbus-based artist Mary Jo Bole’s first feature film that explores her family’s history in Cleveland through their eccentric family archive.
“I’ve been thinking about it, and I guess I didn’t realize how much I was shaped by my sister getting cancer at 36. ... It turned me much more inward and made me more existential, where I wanted to face death in my work in as many ways as I could.” matternews.org/culture/arts/m…
“We were hyper aware of the political climate … and I really like to put my lens on things that promote pushback,” Sokolowski said. “We are in a place that is very scary, and hopefully this film will contribute a little something to the dialogue.” matternews.org/culture/arts/i…
“The thing about music, man, is that every artist has a run. And sometimes the run will end and it’s not up to you.” Columbus rapper Blueprint is back with a new EP and a release show at Ace of Cups on Saturday. matternews.org/culture/music/…
“At a time when CCS enrollment has grown for two consecutive years, and Columbus grew faster than any other city in late 2023, mass school closures as the board’s number one priority is disheartening and shortsighted,” said Stuart McIntyre of CEJC. matternews.org/community/comm…
This kind of thing inspires me, because it's about art and listening and understanding, not about mass appeal or money. Yet it's treated with respect and allowed to be. This takes hard work and most people won't get it. matternews.org/culture/music/… via @matternews_ #MikeShiflet #Noise
“I want to make sure my son sees characters that represent who he is or who he could potentially be,” said Bobo, who will appear at the Ohioana Book Festival at the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Main Library on Saturday, April 20. matternews.org/culture/arts/k…
"I think that’s more reflective of my life, at least, where everything’s not totally gross and ugly, but it’s also not pretty all the time. It's about finding that balance, that sweet spot where they can coexist." matternews.org/culture/music/…
"There's this anonymous, vague blanket of misery around the overdose crisis," Fenn said. "And we want to capture people as humans in this process, so they don't just get swept away." Read @jackshuler on why you need to listen to the Crackdown podcast. matternews.org/community/we-w…
read a deep dive on the corrupt (and since-disbanded) columbus vice unit here: matternews.org/community/cros…
read a deep dive on the corrupt (and since-disbanded) columbus vice unit here: matternews.org/community/cros…
with stormy daniels trending it's worth revisiting this columbus monthly/matter news deep dive on the corrupt columbus vice unit behind her 2018 arrest. matternews.org/community/cros…
“It’s like you’re thinking of something quiet but then you’re given the platform to be very loud about it.” Mandar Kathe will join nearly 50 poets in reading at ‘SHHH, They’ll Hear You! Again!,’ which takes place at Goodale Park on Sunday, April 21. matternews.org/culture/words/…
wasn't planning to review @JasonIsbell at ohio university last night but ended up writing a few words anyway. matternews.org/culture/music/…
“I would love if you printed this. One of the venues in your town wouldn’t put ‘pussy’ on the marquee. … If you’re afraid to say the name, or to write it out for fear of whatever, then it’s probably a place we shouldn’t be playing.” matternews.org/culture/music/…
“I would love if you printed this. One of the venues in your town wouldn’t put ‘pussy’ on the marquee. … If you’re afraid to say the name, or to write it out for fear of whatever, then it’s probably a place we shouldn’t be playing.” matternews.org/culture/music/…
On the day of the eclipse, lunch was served as “grab and go” in order to expedite service and all non-emergency movement was halted by 1:30 p.m. A count was then conducted at 3 p.m., at which point all of the prisoners were required to be in their bunks. matternews.org/community/i-co…
On Development: Bold new zoning code would make dinosaur extinct The new code would repair damage from the 1950s zoning code, which was more about accommodating the automobile than building a vibrant city. New from Brian Williams (@Local_Nexus). matternews.org/voices/on-deve…
Forgive me, Jesus, but I wrote about state politics again. matternews.org/voices/local-p…
Former PUCO chairman Sam Randazzo died by suicide on Tuesday, leaving behind questions about who else he could have implicated and how much of that information might have died along with him. New from @craigcalcaterra. matternews.org/voices/local-p…
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107 Followers 169 FollowingRead more from @matternews_ about Columbus-based artist Mary Jo Bole’s first feature film that explores her family’s history in Cleveland through their eccentric family archive.
“I’ve been thinking about it, and I guess I didn’t realize how much I was shaped by my sister getting cancer at 36. ... It turned me much more inward and made me more existential, where I wanted to face death in my work in as many ways as I could.” matternews.org/culture/arts/m…
They closed the school by us 2 years ago. Ripped up the community garden beds, tore down the fruit giving trees and took down the basketball hoops and backboards and now it sits in the neighborhood with no trespassing signs
“At a time when CCS enrollment has grown for two consecutive years, and Columbus grew faster than any other city in late 2023, mass school closures as the board’s number one priority is disheartening and shortsighted,” said Stuart McIntyre of CEJC. matternews.org/community/comm…
This kind of thing inspires me, because it's about art and listening and understanding, not about mass appeal or money. Yet it's treated with respect and allowed to be. This takes hard work and most people won't get it. matternews.org/culture/music/… via @matternews_ #MikeShiflet #Noise
read a deep dive on the corrupt (and since-disbanded) columbus vice unit here: matternews.org/community/cros…
Like when I was falsely arrested in Oho and awarded over $400k and caused the crooked vice cops to be held accountable? It was awesome 😎
Forgive me, Jesus, but I wrote about state politics again. matternews.org/voices/local-p…
“I don’t know what people think out here sometimes about prisons, but these are not places of rehabilitation. These are not places that help people get back in touch with their humanity or prepare them to be better human beings.” (Safear Ness)
"I’ve had many conversations with incarcerated people over the years about the importance of nature, the importance of earth, the importance of the sky. And the way prison itself takes away these ... things that rejuvenate our humanity," Safear Ness said. matternews.org/community/ohio…
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At one point of this story the air was sucked out of me. This is heartbreaking.
‘Something has to change’: The police killing of Colin Jennings In late February, Jennings’ boyfriend called 911 and said the 26-year-old was in mental health crisis. Less than 15 minutes later, Jennings was dead, shot and killed by Columbus police. matternews.org/community/cros…
Don't miss this lovely, insightful piece on Hanif's new book from @andydowning33 matternews.org/culture/words/…
"...no city that I'm aware of that once flew a Confederate flag in public space has invested in a reassessment that allowed for that flag to be run back up a pole, but with better marketing." My latest for @matternews_ matternews.org/voices/the-oth…
I have been closely following the attacks on DEI in the workplace after the dismantling of affirmative action. I knew I would eventually write a story about it. I talked to executives and lawyers in Columbus about the industry's future for @matternews_. matternews.org/community/amid…
This is a good article. I am a fan of the circulator plan but Columbus has never struggled with bold visionary plans. It's always the implementation of those plans where we struggle.
On Development: Capital Line planners should walk before they run The two-mile bike circulator is a fine idea, as far as it goes. But it sounds more like a tourist attraction than needed basic transportation for residents. New from @Local_Nexus. matternews.org/voices/on-deve…
I am truly honored to be sharing a stage with this cat Saturday night. Tomas and I are going to burn at @StreetlightGld
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OSU’s privatized gas plant is two years behind schedule and $140 million over budget. My latest column for @matternews_: matternews.org/community/deve…
Thanks for this story about what my son is calling "our book."🥹Ohio folks--please join us this Sunday 2/25 at 3pm for storytime, book signing & activities for the whole family at the @BexleyLibrary. Book sales by @GramercyBexley. RSVP for free here: bexleylibrary.org/event/9519721
“This book, maybe more than any I’ve written, is the merging of my life as a mom and a poet, which are the two things I think of myself being the most,” @maggiesmithpoet said. “This is meant to be read aloud. It’s meant to live in the air.” matternews.org/culture/words/…
We're very excited that @hamiltonnolan will be addressing our #OFT2024 Convention today to discuss his book, union organizing, and union strength around the country.
COLUMBUS, OHIO tonight-- "The Hammer" book event, 8 pm at @TwoDollarHQ. In conversation with Andy Downing of @matternews_. Come through, Columbus! hachettebookgroup.com/titles/hamilto…
A week+ ago I did a post about what art actually lives in the Short North. This article I wrote for @matternews_ seeks to answer a different question: what makes up an arts district? There's a short answer at the end, but the long answer is better. matternews.org/voices/the-oth…
COLUMBUS, OHIO tonight-- "The Hammer" book event, 8 pm at @TwoDollarHQ. In conversation with Andy Downing of @matternews_. Come through, Columbus! hachettebookgroup.com/titles/hamilto…
would like to absolutely highlight the Columbus release show, which had tickets go live yesterday. There aren’t many tickets left and I wouldn’t want folks in the city to miss out: eventbrite.com/e/hanif-abdurr…
Here is a detailed and exhaustive book tour update, as pulled from my Instagram. And also a photo of the vintage Paddington sweatshirt, as mentioned. All of the details, links, and info you need is at my website: abdurraqib.com/events tickets moving fast p much everywhere
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