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PrintContents, May 2012
COVER STORY
by Taylor Swope
These 10 singles own businesses, raise funds for charities and make music and sweet treats. We ask them to spill on love and life.
FEATURES
35 The fallen kings of the Short North
by Dave Ghose
Two hotshot developers in the coolest part of the city aren’t so hot anymore as they face lawsuits and a state investigation after the collapse of their grandiose condo project.
52 Our A-to-Z guide to Hocking Hills
by Ben Zenitsky
From attractions to zip lines, we have the inside tips on this popular nearby getaway.
58 Super students
by Rhonda Koulermos
Meet six whiz kids who will restore your faith in the next generation.
65 GAHANNA/A SUBURBAN SECTION
A special section highlighting Gahanna’s business development, quality of life, housing options and highly rated schools.
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
123 Continuing education and career options
by Kristin Campbell
Returning to school is no small decision. Here are tips on how to find the right fit.
COLUMNS
28 Culturewise: With only the black dog as a companion
My struggles from within the confines of loneliness.
by Jory Farr
29 Welcome to my world: A sign of the times?
Younger generations getting schooled by higher ed.
by John Petric
DEPARTMENTS
10 Letters
A suggestion on swagger.
12 Upfront
No. 82.
14 City Journal
Hanging out at a horror convention.
16 Insider
Urban Meyer loses his shirt.
18 Eating Seasonally
Strawberry balsamic martini from Marcella’s.
20 Wedding Album
Megan Goeser and Christian Gonzalez.
22 Bargain Bits
Reused, repurposed and recycled into custom jewelry.
24 Parties
Scenes from the Black Tie Blue Jackets Style Show.
30 Columbus Calendar
97 People
Less than a year after cutbacks forced him out at Opera Columbus, Bill Boggs won the music industry’s most prestigious award.
by Kendra Hovey
101 Arts
After a four-year absence, the Arts Festival returns home with two big changes: the completion of the Scioto Mile and the hiring of a new executive director.
by Nicole Kraft
106 Nightlife: After Dark
The return of Hell City.
136 Finale
Of melons and men.
by Sandra Gurvis
RESTAURANTS
109 Reviews
Till and 89 Fish & Grill.
112 Dining Notes
Cameron Mitchell’s next move.
114 Guide to Dining Out
116 Fresh Look
La Scala Italian Bistro
Happy to see an article about the Hocking Hills