Creatures
Meet artist Amanda Louise Spayd, a sculptor who crafts endearing doll sized creatures.
Ed Lentz
Commentary: After 20 Years, Time To Look At Ohio Constitution
Opening of Ohio's last Constitutional Convention, Ohio Statehouse, January 9, 1912.
Had enough of the election yet? WOSU commentator and local historian Ed Lentz has had just about enough. But he takes time to teach us about an issue on the ballot that has gotten little attention – Issue #1 which asks if Ohioans want to hold a constitutional convention.
Commentary: Innovation Not New To Columbus
A Columbus innovation - the Columbus Carriage manufactured by the Columbus Buggy Company
The City of Columbus has just wrapped up a week-long celebration of innovation called iDUs. WOSU Commentator and local historian reminds us that innovation is not new to Columbus.
Commentary: Who’s Blocking All The Good Views?
Looking west from downtown Columbus.
There used to be plenty of places for the public to enjoy a good view of Columbus and Central Ohio. WOSU commentator and local historian Ed Lentz wants to know why those places are on the decline.
Commentary: Columbus – A City Where Dreams are Made
Columbus turns 200 on February 14, 2012
Today Columbus celebrates its Bicentennial. It’s kind of like the Super Bowl for WOSU Commentator and Local Historian Ed Lentz.
Comment: Troubled Times – Nothing New
Photos of immigrants at Ellis Island, New York. For many people immigrating into America in the 1800s and 1900s, Ellis Island was their first stop on U.S. soil.
The news has not been good lately. Headlines and newscasts are filled with stories of war, economic strife, political stalemates. WOSU commentator and local historian Ed Lentz reminds us. We’ve been there. And done that.
Columbus Commons – The Latest Effort to Bring Parkland To The City
Downtown Columbus has a new park at the site of the demolished City Center Mall. WOSU Commentator Ed Lentz traces the history of parks in Columbus.
Downtown Columbus has a new park at the site of the demolished City Center Mall. WOSU Commentator Ed Lentz traces the history of parks in Columbus.
Anniversaries Weren’t Always a Big Deal
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You may have heard that Columbus is gearing up for its bicentennial. Committees have been formed. They are planning a year’s worth of events. WOSU Commentator and local historian Ed Lentz says, it wasn’t always this way.
Snow in Central Ohio- Complaints Endure
After a couple days of rain, snow is back in the Central Ohio forecast for the end of this week. If you’re tired of winter, WOSU Commentator and local historian Ed Lentz says, previous generations shared your pain.
Central Ohio – Rivers Run Through It
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Columbus and other cities around Central Ohio are trying to reintroduce their residents to the rivers that run through them. Gahanna has its Creekside development; Columbus soon will have the Scioto Mile. Local Historian and WOSU Commentator Ed Lentz shares the stories of the Columbus Rivers.
Downtown Columbus – Change is Constant
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In Downtown Columbus lots of new buildings, bridges and parks are under construction. The work reminds WOSU Commentator and local historian Ed Lentz that no matter how much things change in Central Ohio, some things do not change very much at all.
