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Columbus Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Presents: 16th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Saturday November 15, 2025 8:30am-2pm (until supplies last) Champion Middle School – 284 N. 22nd St., Columbus, OH 43203 No zip code restrictions! ID is required Limit 1 turkey per household. No more than 2 turkeys per vehicle! Brought to you by Franklin […]

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th and voters across Central Ohio are preparing for one of the busiest local ballots in years. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls. RELATED: SNAP Deadline: Where to Get Food Help in Columbus When Can I Vote? Polls across Ohio will be open from 6:30AM […]

As the federal shutdown continues and food aid remains uncertain, families across Columbus are looking for ways to stretch their groceries and access community support. Several local food pantries and meal programs are stepping up to meet the need. RELATED: Ohio Commits $25 Million to Support SNAP Recipients Broad Street Food Pantry760 E. Broad St., […]

With the federal government shutdown dragging into its fifth week, Ohio leaders have announced a $25 million state-funded relief plan to help families facing an imminent pause in food assistance benefits. Gov. Mike DeWine, Senate President Rob McColley, and House Speaker Matt Huffman said the emergency funds will be distributed through the Ohio Department of […]

Before you grab the candy bowl, make sure you actually know when the kids are coming. Trick-or-treat night doesn’t always fall on Halloween in central Ohio and 2025 is one of those years. According to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, the recommended night for trick-or-treating this year is Thursday, October 30th. The tradition goes like […]

Celebrate Halloween in a clean, fun, and safe atmosphere with Joy 106.3 at United Skates East! Thursday, October 30th, from 5 PM to 8 PM, it’s the Harvest Party Like No Other! DJ 3 N 1 will be live on the ones and twos setting the perfect vibe for a night of fun, fellowship, and positivity. The […]

Smith & Wollensky has reversed course on its anticipated Columbus return. The high-end steakhouse, known for dry-aged USDA Prime steaks and top-tier wine, confirmed it will no longer reopen downtown after initially announcing plans last year. The restaurant was slated to take over the first floor of the Hyatt Regency in the Arena District; a […]

Columbus is a hot commodity this year. In Condé Nast Traveler’s 38th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, the capital city landed at No. 8 on the list of top large cities in the country. This ranking put the 614 ahead of major destinations like New York City and Seattle. MORE: Columbus Featured on “The Today Show”, […]

Ann B. Walker— a trailblazing journalist, radio host, and community leader who became the first woman and first Black broadcaster to cover the Ohio Statehouse— has died at 101. Her passing was confirmed Sunday by Bethany Presbyterian Church, where she was a longtime member. Walker’s career broke barriers long before diversity in newsrooms was common. […]

Ohio is preparing to honor one of its most celebrated natives with a statewide tribute that will span an entire year and coincide with America’s 250th anniversary. “Beloved: Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison” will launch on her birthday, February 18, 2026, in Columbus, and continue through February 18, 2027, ending in her hometown of Lorain. The […]

Columbus got some national love this week after being spotlighted on NBC’s Today Show as one of the country’s top fall road trip destinations. During a Tuesday segment, Travel & Leisure editor-in-chief Jacqui Gifford shared her picks for where to catch the best foliage. She named Columbus alongside Catskill, New York; McCall, Idaho; and Charlottesville, […]

  October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Magic 95.5 is dedicated to making sure you’re safe & informed.   According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, domestic violence is defined as “the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by […]