A local family has pledged about $50 million to help fund a planned 100,000‑square‑foot aquarium at the Columbus Zoo — the largest gift in the zoo’s history.

Clean Express Auto Wash withdrew its Shaker Square application after residents and city officials opposed the car‑oriented plan, leaving the cleared lot open for a different project.

A happy-hour idea between Cameron Mitchell and a developer has grown into plans for a boutique hotel at Bridge Park, with renderings and a 2026 timeline.