Staff Writers

There’s a new place to eat, drink, relax, listen to music, meet your neighbors—and maybe let the dog make a few new friends. Welcome to The Bexley Yard.

In the world of high school theater, breakthrough performances are rare. The kind that stop audiences in their tracks — and leave adjudicators scrambling for superlatives — happen even less often. But this spring, one performance rose above the rest across Central Ohio’s competitive arts scene.

With a growing frustration from Bexley residents and City officials towards long-standing vacant retail spaces, is a change coming from City Hall that may create new business openings to Main Street?

On a winter night in Columbus, when the city’s streets are quiet and cold, the Columbus Museum of Art transforms into something altogether unexpected. Galleries glow. Music spills through marble halls. Fashion becomes performance. And for a few unforgettable hours, art steps off the walls and into the crowd.

BEXLEY, OH — A new indoor golf destination is teeing up for golf enthusiasts and social players alike with the upcoming opening of Bexley Links Golf, a state-of-the-art golf simulator lounge set to debut in mid-February 2026 on East Broad Street.

What started in 2010 as a grassroots effort to “give where we live” has grown into one of the most impactful organizations in Bexley! Today, the Bexley Community Foundation has reinvested over $4 mill...

This year Passover begins on April 24. The Passover seder (order) is probably one of the most famous Jewish meals filled with tradition, questions, wine and lots and lots of food! At the seder table, ...

I am sure you have seen stories about AI or Artificial Intelligence in the news lately. AI is revolutionizing how we live and interact with the world. According to Google, AI is "a set of technologies...

In 2022, over $325,000 in grants was awarded to fund 36 different projects in our Bexley community. These projects include: the North Community Gardens to repair the plots and replace rotting wood; re...

Ask any Whitehall Bexley Rotarian what their favorite luncheon meeting was during the past 12 months and chances are they will say May 12th. Why? Because the guest speakers for that meeting were our 2...

As we focus on love in the month of February I think it’s important to talk about the different types of love and fun unique ways to express it. Eros: This is the type of love you have for your spouse...

The Bexley Community Foundation is thrilled to announce over $500,000 has been raised for the City’s Year of the Parks projects. The BCF Board of Directors committed $500,000 to the project at the end...

Roses are red, violets are blue… your old electronics deserve some love too! Not sure what to do with that old desktop computer or that VCR from ’96? Don’t throw it in the trash! Technology evolves qu...

Answering the “what is Rotary” question would take thousands of words and many photos, but answering “what is the Whitehall Bexley Rotary Club?” is easier. We are a service organization that gives bac...

Photography by Kimarie Martin Photography On March 3, 2021, Eli Weinstock collapsed and died in his off-campus apartment at American University. His family—mom Beth, father Michael, and his siblings O...

The annual Circle of Excellence event started in 2019 by founding members of the BMPA. When Jonathan Baker, Manika Williams, Bryan Drewery, Ahdra Young, and Natalie Coles created the event their inten...

Did you know, that since 2020, the Bexley Community Foundation has been funding a free tree giveaway for Bexley residents to win a new tree? In celebration of Arbor Day, which is celebrated in Bexley ...

The Bexley Community Foundation is thrilled to announce a third cycle for our annual grants program, with a due date of October 20, 2023. The BCF welcomes any organization interested to apply for a gr...

Arbor Day is celebrated in Bexley throughout the month of April. The Territory of Nebraska hosted the first Arbor Day on April 10, 1882. Today all fifty states celebrate Arbor Day and most celebrate i...

Nested on the crust of Bexley, Ohio lays a hidden gem for jazz lovers in central Ohio. The Blu Note was established in January 2020 by owners Derrik Pannell (Columbus, Ohio) and Tiffini Pannell (Cleve...

Summer in Bexley means Community Events, days at the Pool, the Bexley Farmers’ Market and walks around our beautiful City; all things funded through grants from our Bexley Community Foundation! The fl...

On Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 , the Bexley Community Foundation will hold their Annual Gathering at the Carriage Court at Jeffrey Mansion. The free community event hosted by the BCF Board of Directors ...

As we welcome the freshness of spring, it's not just our homes that deserve a thorough tidying up – our digital lives could use some decluttering too. Among the clutter in our wallets are often subscr...

There are few items today meant to last, where quality meets tradition and technology, and that inspire confidence. What do you have that may become a family heirloom? For many, watches are that item....

In the Fall of 1963 Susie and Charlie Rath met at Wentz’s Pharmacy – now Graeter’s on the corner of Drexel and Main Streets in Bexley, Susie worked the soda fountain and Charlie – a sales representati...

Technology can be a delightful treat, but it can also take a spine-chilling turn if you're not careful. As Halloween approaches, let's explore five terrifying tech mistakes that people often fall vict...

I sat down with Jennifer Walton, the media representative of the Classic for Columbus, to discuss the planning behind the event. Jennifer explains that the leadership of CEO John Pace is iconic in eve...

A grey cloud has settled in Bexley this past February after an attack on our community. For many Bexley citizens, February is a time to show pride for your culture and your traditions. It’s a time for...

The Jeffrey Family has been instrumental in the establishment of Bexley and our Bexley Community Foundation. We are excited to share a $150,000 gift from the Tad & Nancy Jeffrey Fund of The Columb...

Thoughtful gardening doesn’t just happen in the spring, but in the fall, too. There’s a lot of life, tucked between and beneath all those fall and winter bits; tending lawns and gardens with environme...

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Envision our alleys and yards as lush gardens filled with native plants, pollinators, and beautiful artwork. During the month of May, Love Your Alley will help create that vision by providing classes,...

With the current market conditions, to proceed “without” a Realtor relationship could potentially leave you without a premium sales price or missing the opportunity to get a signed purchase contract. ...

Recently ranked by Realtor.com as no. 6 in the country, the Central Ohio housing market is experiencing a shift driving low inventory, higher home prices, tough competition and the impact of high-inte...

Great expectations: preparing yourself to buy or sell. I often think: wouldn’t it be great if I had a magic wand? I suppose that can be true for a lot of businesses. When it comes to real estate I’m o...

I’ve been in love with Ireland ever since I was little and believed in fairies. Does that explain why I gravitate toward Irish writers? It seemed like a fairy trick last year when I’d start a novel an...

There are a few things that really matter if you want to write a book, and one of them is carving out the time to do it. We all know there are countless ways to procrastinate, but NaNoWriMo (National ...

True or false? Ninety percent of Americans have mis-managed blood sugars. Sadly, this is true. With three out of four Americans (adults and kids without diabetes) experiencing blood sugar spikes every...

Bexley Public Library is thrilled to be celebrating our 100th birthday this year, and we are honored to share this once-in-a-lifetime birthday with the wonderful community we’ve been honored to serve ...

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3000"] Pam Pollock is the founder of Pam Pollock Pilates. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Pam holds a Masters in Dance and Dance Education from New York Universit...

Step away from prune and poppyseed and jump into all new hamantashen flavors! Purim is a time of drinking and eating. Combine the two and you have a unique dessert that elevates the purim spirit! Made...

Inspired by my own experiences ordering cocktails from menus at restaurants and bars, I started a hobby (which quickly became a little business) creating simple, healthy cocktails using ingredients th...

With Bexley Public Library’s Summer Community Read theme, “100 Years of Adventure,” we’re marking the library’s centennial birthday and celebrating the endless adventures that await you in the stories...

Spring has officially sprung in 43209 and it's time to tackle those annual checklist items that keep your home in tip-top shape. If you don't have an "annual checklist", don't worry! Here's a quick gu...

A big thanks go to everyone who supported BRAVO! 2024. The pajama party themed fundraiser was held at Jeffrey Mansion on Saturday, April 6. Guests enjoyed a sleep-over inspired spin the bottle raffle,...

There are so many ways we read together. Whether it’s with a child and beloved copy of Peter Rabbit on our lap, a Mercy Watson read-a-loud before bed, or enjoying The Very Hungry Caterpillar complete ...

Your core is your powerhouse, it’s where your inner strength comes from. Having a strong core is at the root of your functional fitness, and results in better balance, fewer injuries, and taller postu...

Preheat oven to 180* F. Place a piece of parchment on a sheet pan. Trace a 9” circle on the parchment paper using a cake pan or dinner plate. Turn the paper over so the pencil mark is on the pan side....

Juliana Farrington invited fellow Bexley Public Library Patron Services Associate, Hannah Fithen, to share her past, present and future reading journey. Here’s what Hannah had to say. What was your mo...

Shorter days make me nostalgic for the winter evenings I sat on a low stool, my back warm in front of the fire.  We’d decorate the tree after Thanksgiving with multicolored lights, salt dough orn...

According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the number three cause of death in the United States and is the leading cause of long-term disability. Someone has a stroke every 40 seconds and...

Ayurveda is one of the oldest preventative health systems originating in India about 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda recognizes that we each have a unique mind-body-spirit constitution, or dosha. Understand...

Photography by Kimarie Martin Photography When a racist image appeared at the Bexley Middle School on the first day of Black History Month, it fractured the community with different opinions about wha...

A conflict has emerged amid rising home sales in February and March, coupled with an apparent increase in inventory entering the market. Both buyers and sellers perceive that a recent court ruling wou...

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="466"] American Novelist, Toni Morrison [/caption] Every February, in honor of Toni Morrison Day, I choose one of Morrison’s novels to read. Last year I reread S...

I was fourteen years old and obsessed with Kurt Cobain. His song, “Heart-Shaped Box,” inspired me to dump my Valentine candy into a bag and use the empty heart-shaped box for safekeeping. Shiny r...

Few books have had as resounding an impact on my worldview as Things Fall Apart , Chinua Achebe’s 1958 magnum opus. It has cemented itself as one of the foremost works of post-colonial African fiction...

"How is the market? still crazy?" This is the ubiquitous question that I get asked on the regular from friends and neighbors around 43209. The answer is somewhat complicated. For us here in 43209, the...

Spring is such a delight as the weather starts to warm and buds on trees start to blossom. For people with seasonal allergies, this time can be challenging to enjoy. The pollen that is released in spr...

A reel of images pass through my mind of a recent trip to California. A picturesque bungalow on Electric Avenue a couple blocks from Venice Beach, breakfast sandwiches beneath palm trees, a booth at t...

Since 2017, my mom and sister committed to reading all 339 book titles that made an appearance on Gilmore Girls , also known as The Rory Reading Challenge . They've watched a number of Gilmore Girls e...

With holidays and family gatherings right around the corner, let Bexley Public Library be your place to discover family history and preserve your memories – for free! We have special genealogy program...

Understanding the Bexley housing market will most certainly put you in the driver's seat, no matter if this is the year you plan to sell or buy a home in this community. It all comes down to understan...

Have you heard of moxa? Most patients who come to my clinic haven’t heard of it, but many know what it is after their first session. Moxa or moxibustion is a form of heat therapy applied to acupunctur...

Bexley, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways... With so many special features that Bexley has to offer, narrowing down the list can be difficult. After all, how is it possible that so much can ex...

The phenomenon of community gardening first began in Detroit during the severe depression of the 1890s and has had multiple resurgences since then. Back then, Mayor Hazen Pingtree sold his prize horse...

Photography by Kimarie Martin Photography Head coach Tony Phillips instills the Eastmoor Swim Team with the skills they need to succeed and the enjoyment that keeps them coming back for more. Driving ...

Whether our home is brand new or 100 years old, we all are looking for creative ways to update or enhance our living spaces. That’s one of the many appeals of the 2024 Bexley House & Garden Tour. ...

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4000"] One of the many homes on the 2023 Bexley Home and Garden Tour on June 4th [/caption] Hosted on June 4 th from 10 am – 4 pm, the 16 th Annual Bexley House...

There is something special about the crisp days of early fall in Bexley: leaves changing colors on every street, cool nights by a bonfire with friends, and community events like Harvest Fest and trick...

There is something special about Bexley homes. Their history, craftsmanship, and character set them apart from others. Each one has its own personality and story. Renovations and remodels done by each...

Has it ever been hard for you and your family to find good restaurants that fit everyone’s likings? Well, my family and I struggled through the same thing. Look no further than Bexley. Bexley has some...

We are Bexley’s First Lego League Challenge Team, the Bexley Bots.  Our members are Macin Davis, Lila Marcovitch, Lara Pollock, Asher Rubin, Weston Weiker and Drew Winkle.  First Lego League...

Did you know that there is a solar eclipse coming up on Monday, April 8th, 2024? Cassingham and many schools in the area are closing for the day so that students can see it. I don’t know about you, bu...

If you want a vacation close to home, here are some fun and easy last-minute day trips that everyone will love! Hocking Hills (1 hr) has beautiful rock formations making it the third most Instagrammed...

Photos by Kimarie Martin Photography Aristotle once said, “The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.” This defines the BHS Aqua Lions. Every swimmer brings an important element to the team that ...