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More than 48 hours after 10 people, including two juveniles, were injured in a shooting in the Short North, questions linger. The Dispatch looks at what we don't know.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Short North Alliance (SNA) is taking a close look at how the area is recovering post-pandemic. Over six months, the SNA, along with outside consultants, looked into ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After back-to-back weekends of violence in the Short North Arts District, city leaders announced a plan to increase security measures in the area beginning this weekend.
A police watch tower sits on North High Street in Columbus, fenced off with police tape. Police are stepping up enforcement to curb gun violence, crimes and nuisance violations in the Short North ...
Tyler Puhl, senior vice president of development for Short North developer Wood Cos., said Thursday's press conference "invigorated" the firm's feelings about the future of safety in the Short North.
In many ways, Wood's story is the story of the Short North. As the company prepares to launch its biggest undertaking, in a partnership to build a $192 million complex on the North Market parking ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Central Ohioans may soon have to pay an extra charge when visiting Short North restaurants and stores. Columbus City Council voted on May 19 to accept a petition from the ...
In the realm of urban planning, there's a concept known as a "doom loop." It's when one negative event triggers another, ultimately exacerbating the first. But Columbus city leaders say such a ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Short North neighborhood is often billed as the bustling artistic hub of Columbus. But this vibrant community has a dark side: a complicated history with crime.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Central Ohioans may soon have to pay an extra charge when visiting Short North restaurants and stores. Columbus City Council voted on May 19 to accept a petition from the ...