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Columbus city council recently approved a $16.5 Million road project that will add relief to one of Columbus’ most congested roadways – the Northwest side. The project will widen Hard Road from two to five lanes, with new pavement, curbs, sidewalks, and additional lighting.

The project is phase three of a three-part effort by the city, in which they have already widened certain areas of Hard Road, east of Smokey Row Road to Route 315.

The widening of Hard Road will dramatically decrease congestion and traffic.

Residents are not thrilled about the construction, but they are thrilled about what the end product means for the Columbus area. However, some residents who live next to the congested road are not very happy about the improvement, saying that the construction equipment has been parked on their property.

“Wondering why they couldn’t park it along the road along the easement that they have and not in our backyard,” said local resident Colleen Leffel, whose backyard butts up along Hard Road. She also explained how she is losing that additional space that was between her backyard and the highly trafficked road – something she is concerned about.

Moreover, if you are moving to Columbus, you will soon be able to enjoy an easier, more timely commute and even errand run.

Memorial Day is right around the corner, and for Columbus, it is the welcoming of summer. What better way to welcome summer than grilling with friends and family on Memorial Day! Columbus movers want new residents to know that here in Columbus, we are all about the grilling and barbecuing! In lieu of the holiday, The Columbus Dispatch has tips for Memorial Day grilling, from local Columbus cooking teacher Tom Hughes.

– Heat the Grill well – regardless of whether you are cooking with wood or charcoal briquettes, make sure that all coals are hot before you put the meat on the grill. This way, your meat will cook evenly and perfectly.

– Distribute heat according to what you are grilling – pile the coals to create direct spots for quick grilling, and place meats that you know will take longer, over cooler spots so that it can cook but not get overly charred.

– Coal vs. Wood – when it comes to choosing between wood briquettes and charcoal, Hughes prefers wood briquettes, so that the food does not end up with a chemical smell and taste that comes from charcoal and lighter fluid.

– Let it sit – Hughes explains that many people constantly check whatever they are grilling, poking and probing it, rather than letting it sit. His tip to grillers – get comfortable letting the meat sit untouched, allowing it to cook with great flavor and evenly.

– Grill your veggies – Cut vegetables in large enough slices that they will not fall through the grill grates, in case you do not have a grill basket; you can even use skewers.

If you are moving to Columbus and like to cook, you can even catch one of Tom Hughes grilling classes at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the Seasoned Farmhouse, and Sur la Table.

If you are moving to Columbus, there is a new discussion sparking interest for children – ballet versus hip-hop classes in town.

A new study published in the journal Pediatrics reports that hip-hop classes provide the least amount of “standing time”. Basically, if you are looking for a class that your kid will love, while getting exercise, hip-hop classes are the way to go – rather than the popular ballet.

Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day, they also recommend that schools or afterschool programs provide 30 minutes of this activity. So if you are going to enroll your child into an afterschool activity, you should ultimately choose one that provides the greatest amount of constant activity – not so much ballet.

More results – partnered dance classes came in second, with 22.3 minutes of constant activity; followed by jazz, tap, and Latin dance classes. Another twist on the findings – private studio classes prove to be more productive and active, than compared to community classes.

Every zoo is full of life – animal wildlife that is! However, this month was a wonderful month for the Columbus Zoo, who welcomed tiger triplets! Endangered tiger species – the Amur tiger – has had a successful year of litters and the zoo and Columbus movers urge new residents to come out and see the newest additions to the zoo.

The triplets were born to 10-year-old Amur tiger Irisa, which was yet another successful litter for the endangered tiger in the past few years.

Columbus Zoo president Tom Stalf, says that the triplets were born at a mere 2 ½ pounds each, but are alive and thriving.

Zookeepers have told news teams that the tiger babies are being kept in an incubator and are being personally fed, since Irisa is a first-time mother, yet such an older age. Reports say that Irisa did not take well to her babies and was not really caring for them, so zookeepers took charge.

Since the father of the newest litter has already fathered two previous litters, he is being retired from breeding and is being moved to Rolling Hills Zoo in Kansas next year. In attempts to diversify the genes, another male tiger is being transferred to the Columbus Zoo from the Czech Republic to live and breed; bringing a new genetic makeup to the tigers of North America.

If you are new in the area, be sure to take your children to see the baby tigers!

If you are moving to Columbus for work and will be working downtown, you may be one of the lucky few who will get free daily transportation on the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA).

A test program is set to launch this year, which will grant 1,050 downtown employees free rides on COTA. Critics have fired back at the plan, saying that the five companies in which the employees work at are “filthy rich people” and that COTA is already unaffordable for regular “working folks” because it’s upkeep caters to the upper class. (as said via a comment from Fred Franklinton on the Columbus Dispatch’s article).

However, there is no evidence that the free rides are going to any employee of a specific pay grade, and the free rides can benefit those who work in the city and are not able to currently afford to take COTA to work every day. The initiative originally was created in order to encourage new companies to join the downtown city center, freeing up parking spaces for the new companies’ employees.

Executive Director of the Capital Crossroads special improvement district Cleve Ricksecker, said that they ultimately want to free up as much parking as possible, and allow even more downtown employees to ride COTA for free. “The challenge we face right now is, how do we accommodate more people?” he said. “As parking facilities fill up, we need to look at alternatives and more parking.”

If you work for Nationwide Insurance, Bricker & Eckler LLP, Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP, Huntington Bank, and State Auto Financial in downtown Ohio, and you are moving to Columbus to be closer to work, you may be eligible to ride the COTA for free, just check with your company.

Ever since lending tightened several years ago, some people assume that getting a mortgage is out of reach for those without pristine credit. But All My Sons’ Columbus Moving Company has some good news for would-be homebuyers: there are a number of reasonable mortgage options for people who may have experienced a financial speed bump or two.

While it is true that borrowers with excellent FICO credit scores (roughly 740 or higher) have an easier time securing the most attractive rates, people with lower scores need not become discouraged. Conventional loans are generally available for buyers with scores of 680 or above who are willing to make a 5 percent down payment. With a score below 680, applying for a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan may be your best bet. Because the U.S. government insures these loans, many lenders are willing to offer competitive interest rates to a larger pool of borrowers. Some lenders even offer FHA loans to potential homebuyers with scores under 620. However, the lower your credit score, the larger your down payment requirement is likely to be.

No matter where your credit score falls, obtaining the best mortgage deal requires careful planning and patience. But one thing that should not deter you is the belief that you have to have an unblemished credit score in order to find the home of your dreams.

Whether you’re new to the Central Ohio area or a longstanding resident, the Columbus Moving Company is here to tell you about a new transportation initiative that may dramatically alter the way you commute. Central Ohio planning officials have announced the launch of a special pilot program offering free bus passes to office workers who commute to the Columbus city center. Organizers hope that the pilot will help alleviate parking shortages and traffic congestion that have affected the downtown area.

The ABC’s of the New Pilot Program

The program will offer free bus passes to about 1,000 employees from five companies so that they can commute to and from their downtown offices. The five companies expected to participate in this program include Bricker & Eckler LLP, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, State Auto Financial Corporation, Huntington Bancshares, and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. The MORPC will fund the initiative with up to $100,000, which will be used to refund employers for their workers’ bus fares. If officials approve the measure on May 14, the pilot program will run for 20 months, from May 1, 2015 to December 2016.

A New Way Forward?

Though the pilot is limited to 1,000 workers, officials’ ultimate goal is to shift at least 5 percent of the estimated 43,000 downtown workers toward public transportation. According to officials, this rise in use of public buses would have results equivalent to building three parking garages. Unlike garages, however, this initiative would free up precious space in the city center while reducing traffic congestion

Columbus moving companies are really excited to be moving families in just in time for the city festivities to begin. The Ohio State Fair takes place every summer and always features a lineup of some of the best artists in the country and pop music industries. Earlier this month, the lineup was released and will be starting with country music legend Reba McEntire on July 29^th, at the Ohio Expo Center.

Younger music fans can get excited about “All About that Bass” singer Meghan Trainor performing on August 2^nd.

Tickets to the concert will sell out fast so make sure that you purchase them in advance and enjoy the inclusion of fair admission.

The entire concert lineup is as follows:

July 29, 7pm – Reba
July 31, 7pm – Patti LaBelle
August 1, 7pm – Jake Owen with Josh Dorr
August 2, 1pm – All-Ohio State Fair Band and Youth Choir Concert
August 2, 7:30pm – Meghan Trainor
August 3, 7pm – Chris Tomlin
August 4, 1pm – Let’s Hang On, Frankie Valli Tribute
August 4, 7:30pm – Alabama
August 5, 7pm – Deep Purple with Nazareth
August 6, 7pm – Hairapalooza
August 7, 8pm – Blackstreet Dru Hill
August 8, 7pm – Peter Frampton & Cheap Trick
August 9, 2pm – Sale of Champions

For ticket prices and orders, as well as additional information, please visit http://www.ohiostatefair.com

Large crowds have been surfacing in Columbus, but they did not come out to see Governor John Kasich brag about his record of crime in the area, they flocked for a different kind of politician…actor Patrick St. Esprit. St. Esprit was portraying Joe Meserve, a fictional governor in the film I Am Wrath, currently filming in Columbus, with lead actor John Travolta.

Columbus moving companies, residents, and government officials are thrilled that the actors are in town filming the movie, which is said to be finished in mid-April.

Local resident Daniel Jones, watched the filming for an hour and explains how, “It’s good for the economy,” he said, “and it puts Columbus on the map.”

The movie filmed a couple scenes inside the Statehouse, drawing attention away from the governor’s address.

Moreover, the film is said to be about a man named Stanley Hill (Travolta), who takes justice into his own hands after authorities fail to find his wife’s killer (played by Rebecca De Mornay).

Some local residents got especially lucky when it came to the movie’s production. Residents Matt and Susan Gruber’s home was used for a number of interior scenes, which served as Travolta’s character’s home. Mrs. Gruber says that the crew and Travolta are extremely friendly; not only to them, but also to the large crowd of people overseeing the production from the streets. Mrs. Gruber goes on to mention that Travolta even took pictures with onlookers and signed autographs.

One thing is for sure, Travolta and his crew are always welcome here in Columbus!

During the winter months, Buckeye Lake in Lancaster, Ohio, is reduced to three feet. Once March rolls around, the lake is typically refilled to six feet, so that lakeside residents can finally put their boats in the water and enjoy soaking up some long awaited sun on Buckeye.

However, due to dam issues, state officials have been proposing leaving the lake at its winter depth of three feet, and this has stirred up local residents and business owners.

Next week, state officials will be holding an open meeting that is expected to draw in hundreds of concerned residents.

If state officials do not approve to raise Buckeye Lake like they do every year, residents will not be able to put their boats in the water and enjoy recreational activities, and waterside businesses will not be able to thrive at all.

“If the lake is lowered for even one summer, most of the small businesses cannot survive for a second summer,” said Dr. Steve DeBruin, who owns Feeder Creek Veterinary Services in Millersport.

Buckeye Lake resident Matt Bauman warned that keeping the lake at 3 feet will cause a “major fish kill” and “horrible algae bloom” in the summer heat.

“I don’t think we’ll recover,” said Bauman, also a member of Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow.

For residents who are moving to Lancaster, be aware that if you are buying a home alongside Buckeye Lake and officials do not find a way to fix the dam and raise the lake’s water level, property values will decrease.