# Mark Ferenchik

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Re-Attaching Historic Neighborhoods to Downtown Columbus

Developing a Dynamic Downtown Series; Harrison Smith Legacy in Civic Engagement - Recognizing Excellence in Downtown Development; The Downtown Commission's Annual "Smithy" Awards What freeways divided in Columbus, Ohio, freeway caps are attempting to heal — and leaders hope the next few caps will ‮…

Zone In: The Proposed Zoning Overhaul That Will Reshape Columbus

A proposed major overhaul of Columbus' 70-year-old zoning code will bring big changes to Columbus. If passed, the new code will dramatically reshape parts of the city by unlocking current density and height restrictions, allow more mixed-use developments, and much more. Proponents argue a zoning c‮…

How a Billion-Dollar Ballot Will Reshape Columbus

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Columbus voters will weigh in on the largest bond package in city history—$1.9 billion to fund neighborhood investments, infrastructure, affordable housing, public safety, and more. At stake is $250 million for safety, health and infrastructure, $250 million for recr‮…

Weekly Reporter Roundtable: Ohio State hires a new president days after the previous leader resigns

Ohio State University has a new president, just a few days after the previous one resigned. President Trump visited Ohio to talk about drug prices and the war with Iran. Senator Jon Husted testified in the FirstEnergy trial, where he said he didn’t recall details from a key meeting. Ohio Gov. Mike‮…

Weekly Reporter Roundtable: Ohio State hires a new president days after the previous leader resigns

Ohio State University has a new president, just a few days after the previous one resigned. President Trump visited Ohio to talk about drug prices and the war with Iran. Senator Jon Husted testified in the FirstEnergy trial, where he said he didn’t recall details from a key meeting. Ohio Gov. Mike‮…

Weekly Reporter Roundtable: Columbus has mixed reaction after NWSL team announcement

Columbus and Franklin County offer up big bucks to bring a National Women’s Soccer League team to town, but not everyone is happy with the deal. What did we learn from the final report on Ted Carter’s hasty departure from Ohio State University? Ohio’s nursing homes are increasingly discharging pat‮…

Weekly Reporter Roundtable: Columbus has mixed reaction after NWSL team announcement

Columbus and Franklin County offer up big bucks to bring a National Women’s Soccer League team to town, but not everyone is happy with the deal. What did we learn from the final report on Ted Carter’s hasty departure from Ohio State University? Ohio’s nursing homes are increasingly discharging pat‮…

Politics and a pint

WOSU hosted a Politics and a Pint event last week. These events are a lot of fun. We get together at a Columbus-area brewpub and talk politics in front of a crowd of political junkies and public media fans. This time we looked at the mood of the Ohio voter, the Ohio governor’s race, the race for U‮…

Weekly reporter roundtable: Hardin challenges Ginther in Columbus mayor's race

Columbus now has a contested race for mayor. City council president Shannon Hardin, tired of waiting his turn, wants to deny Mayor Andrew Ginther a fourth term. Politically speaking – the gloves are coming off. We're talking with Shannon Hardin about why now, his vision for the city, and whether t‮…

Weekly reporter roundtable: Hardin challenges Ginther in Columbus mayor's race

Columbus now has a contested race for mayor. City council president Shannon Hardin, tired of waiting his turn, wants to deny Mayor Andrew Ginther a fourth term. Politically speaking – the gloves are coming off. We're talking with Shannon Hardin about why now, his vision for the city, and whether t‮…