The First Day of School Is This Week for Much of Central Ohio
Columbus City Schools and Olentangy Local Schools, the state's largest and fourth-largest districts, both start the 2026-2027 year on August 20. Here's what families should know as buses start running again and school zones fill back up with morning traffic this week.
The Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week — Here's Where to Watch in Central Ohio
The Perseid meteor shower peaks the night of August 12 into the morning of August 13, coinciding with a new moon for the darkest possible skies. Here's when to look up and the best Central Ohio spots to actually see it.
How Central Ohio Families Are Beating the Late July Heat
Late July is historically one of the hottest stretches of the year in Central Ohio, and this year is no exception — Columbus city pools have offered free admission since July 2, and splash pads across the region stay open through the afternoon heat.
What Does Late July Actually Feel Like in Central Ohio?
Late July in Central Ohio means peak farm stand produce, county fairs kicking off across the region, and the Ohio State Fair opening at the end of the month. Here's what this stretch of summer actually looks and feels like on the ground.