The Short North Gazette is the ultimate chronicling agency in the Short North. For over twenty…read moreyears they've been pumping out detailed articles with corresponding pictures telling about every new business, every change in leadership, every district discussion, every everything. If you want to be in the know about the Short North, read the Gazette. Even better, if you need to go back in time to answer a question, use the Gazette's website. (Or just use it for fun; you'll learn a lot of interesting things.) The website has all the old articles, and though they're not 100% accurate, they're usually pretty close. Even when you do a Google search, the Gazette usually pops up between the first and third spot with an article. The website also has a great A-Z directory of businesses in the district. It's mostly up-to-date, and I like that they keep the addresses of old businesses on there for quite a while too or the old locations if a business moves. Sometimes that stuff comes in handy. The only bad things about the website are that the photos and info on the homepage don't change very often and the site itself has some pretty shoddy layout, but when you have a small staff, you don't have much time to focus your energy on a website. The hardcopy publication comes out once a month. I like the hardcopy print better just because I like being able to hold something tangible in my hands. I even like getting a little newsprint on me from time to time. But the web/hardcopy combo is helpful in many situations.

If you are in the neighborhood of the Short North and want to pick up a paper reflecting events…read morecurrently going on, but also want a feel for the history of this independently minded neighborhood, then you get all of that in the Short North Gazette.

Do you have to be gay to enjoy Outlook Weekly? Absolutely not! I love, love, love Outlook…read more I'm super impressed by the quantity and quality of their writing since they have such a small staff. They pump out a full set of articles every seven days, and they're really great articles. I love the quirky topics and the fun writing style. They also tackle serious issues. The graphics always keep my interest. I think they use a local cartoon artist a lot of the time. Everything they do fits together somehow. It's a good look. The boys at Outlook are huge community supporters too. If it's happening in the Short North or in the gay community in general, it's guaranteed to be in Outlook Weekly. The community supports them too. You can't swing a dead cat in the Short North without hitting an Outlook Weekly stack (another testament to the power of their tiny staff - hell yes for distribution technique). This is a great information source and a great entertainment source too. Pick it up.

Outlook Weekly is now Outlook Monthly…read more so ...... we all have to guess what might be trendy for the weeks in-between.

The new building is very nice! They've started to host some events, which have been great. The…read morestaff are very friendly and are awesome with kids and families. There's always a greeter right at the door for the events. The main floor has a lot of nice space for moving around, socializing, and participating in activities. Along the hallway is an intriguing history of WOSU, going back to its beginnings with stories about how operators used Morse code to communicate information, through the formation of public television, and more. The TV programming offers a lot of fantastic educational options for kids, in addition to news, local programming, and more. It will be neat when they are able to offer studio tours - we were told those are in the plans for the future!

Gave to their fundraiser and never received the coupon card that was promoted, even after a…read morehalf-dozen phone calls and emails. Also, they automatically renewed our membership and charged our VISA when we DID NOT sign up for auto-renew. Very unorganized. Will not be donating to them in the future. WCBE is my go-to public station now.

The best source for the local music scene and SXSW news!read more

Now THIS is Radio!…read more Originally a "progressive" talk radio format, WYTS has made the profitable move from the political "left" to the political "right". No more Al Franken and "Air America" here - thank God & good riddance! Since this transition, WYTS has added one of the greatest talk show hosts in America to the Columbus airwaves - Michael Savage. I used to listen to The Savage Nation when I worked up in the Akron market and was hoping for the day when this show would air in Columbus. That day has finally come! You can listen to Michael from 6-10pm. So shut off your TVs and tune in tonight! If you think Rush Limbaugh is radical, wait 'til you hear Mr. Savage! Another WYTS winning lineup is the Quinn & Rose Show which airs daily from 6-9am. Jim Quinn is quite simply a political genius and Rose is smart and sassy just the way I like my women! You'll love this show if you're seeking the truth about our political landscape. Another favorite of mine is Laura Ingraham. This lady is my kind of feminist! She knows what she's talking about. Her show airs daily from 9am-12pm. You'll also see her on FOX NEWS quite frequently. I'm not a huge Bill O'Reilly fan. He's too much of a liberal for me. Jim Rome (who covers sports) is harmless yet annoying. Dave Ramsey is a good egg. He provides the expertise needed today for America's personal financial issues. I don't listen to Bohannon much, but when I do, I'm entertained. Don't forget Cigar Dave on the weekends. He knows his stogies! 1230AM is the place for good, solid, intelligent talk radio. Listen up - you will learn something!

Hands down the best radio station in Columbus…read more Commercial-free. No annoying DJs or mindless chatter. The morning show is fun and positive, without being 'cheery' or phony. It's random and upbeat without feeling forced. Great selection of rock, punk, pop, and hip hop. Even if you're not a devout Christian you will find this one your preset dial after just a few times listening. Only downside is because they are 100% listener-supported during pledge drive season you will find yourself wanting to switch away during the pitch, especially if you've already donated money yourself. More than worth it to have a great local station with no commercials.

I think of Rory and Lorelai Gilmore as real people, not fictional characters. Thank heavens the CW…read morefor aired the show. Applause! Applause! Some of the CWs other shows are cheesy but embarrassingly addicting like Beauty and the Geek and America's Next Top Model. You know you've wasted entire days watching model marathons! I really like the CW though. They are committed to the green movement, which is a great example since they're driving the media in Columbus. They give young talent an opportunity to gain experience by offering one position as the CW star each year. They're at almost every good-cause event in the city. They offer perks to viewers through a slurry of contests. And their brand is recognizable - how can you think of anything other than the CW when you see chartreuse? The CW audience is probably pre-teen to teen age, but even my mom watches some of their shows.

I have to give credit to the CW as this station seems to be everywhere! They are incredibly…read moreinvolved in the community and always running some great contests, etc. On the advice of a friend, I joined the CW Lounge Rewards program and have already won something!! It's so exciting!! Don't be jealous but I won advanced screening tickets to see The Duchess starring Keira Knightly. ;) They have some great prizes up for auction like the Jim Tressel signed things, Blue Jackets tickets, Columbus Fashion Week tickets (who knew there was one!!), gift cards, and so on. These aren't dinky prizes either! I am so excited and wish I would have signed up for this sooner! Granted, I'm the only one on the planet who doesn't watch Gossip Girl- - or so it seems- but this station is really cool and makes me want to take a second look.

I loved 103.5 when it was a smooth jazz format. I got tired of switching my radio dial and hearing…read morethe same songs over and over again, so it was very refreshing to land upon a station that not only played classical jazz, but also featured a bevy of new artists. The Harmonic Lounge was the highlight of my week. Then I tuned in to 103.5 yesterday, and thought I plugged in the wrong numbers. 1980s-era music was coming through my car radio. I then discovered that 103.5 had changed their name to "Rewind" and switched the format to pop tunes. Well.... Rewind is an appropriate term for rehashing music from two decades ago (Don't get me wrong, there are some songs from the '80s that I love, but I can hear them on many other stations). The station no longer stands out, but sounds like a lot of the other FM stations in Columbus. It lost its unique identity. 103.5 is now wallpaper for the masses and no longer a preset on my Bose.

New station format "Greatest Hits"read more