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Columbus Neighborhoods is a weekly magazine show on WOSU TV that explores the history, stories and people that make Columbus and central Ohio a unique place to live. Hosted by Javier Sanchez and Charlene Brown, Columbus Neighborhoods covers current issues that affect our neighbors to shed light on how the past continues to influence the present. Watch Thursdays at 8:30pm on WOSU TV.

1935 Beechwold deeds used restrictive covenants to ban Black residents in Columbus, Ohio.
Two women who met in Columbus, Ohio is one of the early instances of gay marriage in the U.S.
Columbus was the eastern air terminal for the first coast-to-coast passenger service in 1929.
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In the 1940s and 1950s, Grandview Hill was the heart of Soapbox Derby racing in Columbus.
Explore entertainment throughout Ohio’s history, including Olentangy Park and COSI.
Explore Ohio's military history spanning throughout U.S. history.
Step back in time with visits to the Ohio Village and the Mansfield Reformatory.
Tour Ohio historic houses, Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek and the John and Annie Glenn Museum.
Discover organizations that are supporting our animal neighbors in Ohio.
Discover a few stories in Central Ohio that have been passed down through the generations.
Explore Ohio history that has been rediscovered over the last 100 years.
Explore notable designers and creators in Central Ohio throughout its history.
Visit a couple food establishments in Central Ohio that are neighborhood hot spots.
Tour three historic theaters around Ohio with architectural historian Jeff Darbee.
Discover a few ways communities have memorialized their ancestors throughout Ohio history.
Explore ways institutions in Central Ohio have rethought education.
Explore the history of the Black community as they journeyed and settled in Central Ohio.
Discover what money could buy throughout history in Columbus, Ohio.
Explore how the landscape in Columbus has changed since 1834.
Discover unique solutions to environmental concerns in communities throughout Ohio.
Discover rail experiences around Ohio that will delight train enthusiasts of all ages.
Discover special connections in Ohio through community gatherings and places.
Discover a few stories surrounding Ohio’s role and connections to the Civil War.
Explore how people in Central Ohio’s history have captured moments through photography.
Discover stories of the places and people that have called Columbus' west side home.
Explore the history of a few Ohio historic sites celebrating milestones.
Follow along with a spooky trolley tour through Green Lawn Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio.
Explore must see sites in Ohio including a Frank Lloyd Wright house and Hopewell sites.
Extras
On the east side of Columbus, B&K Smoke House is the "go to" for barbecue lovers all around town.
A glimpse into a vigil held on the Ohio Statehouse lawn during the Nigerian Civil War.
The Cultural Arts Center in Columbus once served as the Ohio State Arsenal and built by prisoners.
Historic Columbus arsenal turned arts center with studios, galleries and community programs.
The Doodah Parade started in 1984 as a quirky alternative to the traditional 4th of July parade.
See an exclusive tour inside the Ohio History Connection's Natural History Collection vault.
Dr. Timothy Moore built a collection of magic items, including tricks and relics from magic greats.
In Athens, Ohio, a classic Tutor Revival house is now being used as a space for non-profits.
Explore the fascinating story of how the Columbus Zoo secured pandas from China.
Discover the fascinating history of WOSU and the original call letters for our first radio station.
Ding Ho offers a timeless dining experience that bridges past and present with every bite.
Call waiting was invented in Columbus after an engineer was unable to call home.
Specials
A look at two captivating postcards of President Ulysses S. Grant's cottage.
The moving of a Pickerington, Ohio grocery store is captured in a 1910 photo.
Portsmouth, Ohio blends history and innovation with murals, museums, and a thriving game design hub.
Celebrate 100 years of the Goodyear Blimp with an exclusive behind-the-scenes flight.
The first issue of Columbus Monthly was published in June 1975 and focused on Victorian Village.
Discover Columbus's rich motorsports history, from grassroots racing to the Columbus 500 and beyond.
Explore the fascinating history of Hilliard's 1912 post office turned tavern.
Explore Ohio's historic Zoar village and uncover 19th-century communal life and preserved heritage.
Discover the Scioto Superfest: homemade rafts, vibrant photos and Columbus community spirit!
Take a look at downtown Columbus in the 1950 before the construction of two highways.
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