Mark Ferenchik
The Columbus Dispatch
Columbus, OH, United States
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Recent articles by Mark:
House dating to 1825 among sites on Columbus Landmarks endangered list
House dating to 1825 and south dormitory at Columbus Public Health among sites on Columbus Landmarks endangered list for 2022 → Read More
Mid-Ohio Food Collective's fundraising goal was $30 million. It hit $41 million.
The Mid-Ohio Food Collective opens another market, on the Far West Side, while raising $41million during its year-long fundraising campaign . → Read More
New 311 app allows Columbus residents to file complaints and get return notices
City of Columbus unveils new 311 app with email, push notifications. → Read More
COTA wins national award for efforts to reduce greenhouse gases
COTA wins award from Federal Transit Administration for efforts to reduce greenhouse gases → Read More
Parole violator George Walker arrested in Columbus, convicted of armed robberies in 1980s
Parole violator George Walker was convicted of armed robberies in 1980s. He was arrested in Columbus Friday after his third parole violation. → Read More
Columbus' Little Turtle plan originated with director's husband, records show
The original proposal to rebuild Little Turtle Way subdivision on Northeast Side was in a report signed by the city Public Service director's husband → Read More
COTA officials ready to pitch 0.5% sales tax hike to build bus rapid transit system
Franklin County voters could face a 0.5% sales tax hike as soon as November to raise $6 billion for a bus rapid transit system. → Read More
Owner of Columbus East Side apartment complex ordered to fix over 280 code violations
A judge has ordered the owners of the Ardmore Village Apartments on the East Side to clean up trash and fix other property code violations. → Read More
Free COTA rides for Short North workers, residents, visitors in new pilot program
A pilot program beginning in May is intended to encourage more foot traffic, and less automobile traffic, in the Short North neighborhood. → Read More
Ohio State study finds bus rapid transit can boost value of apartments, condos
A recent Ohio State study found that bus rapid-transit lines can boost the value of apartments and other nearby multifamily housing. → Read More
Columbus City Council approves $500,000 for coworking space for women of color
The Columbus City Council approved $500,000 to help pay for $4.5 million Zora's House, a co-working space to be built in Weinland Park → Read More
Deadline to buy Franklin County dog license is Thursday
The deadline to buy a Franklin County dog license is Thursday, March 31. → Read More
City attorney files more health and safety violations against Eastland Mall owners
Columbus City Attorney filed more health and safety violations against owner of Eastland Mall. → Read More
Tuskegee Airmen remembered in Columbus for WWII service, battling racism at home
Tuskegee Airmen Day in Ohio was celebrated Tuesday with a special program at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus → Read More
Columbus City Council approves contract for new police body-worn and cruiser dash cameras
Columbus City Council approved a $19 million contract over five years for new body cameras, cruiser dash cameras and cameras for interview rooms. → Read More
Columbus spending $150,000 on study to make East Livingston Avenue safer in Driving Park
The city is spending $150,000 on a study to address crashes and speeding on East Livingston Avenue in the Driving Park area. → Read More
Franklin County population dipped slightly in latest census population estimate
Franklin County's population dropped a little in most recent census demographics estimate. Surrounding counties gained. → Read More
Judge fines owners of Colonial Village Apartments $50,000 for not fixing code violations
A judge fined owners of Colonial Village Apartments on East Side $50,000 for not fixing code violations. → Read More
Columbus housing authority laying off up to 47 workers by outsourcing voucher program
Up to 47 employees face layoffs as the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority contracts with a private company to administer its voucher program. → Read More
Watch live: Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther gives annual State of the City address
Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther talks about bond package going to voters in November where at least $150 million would go toward affordable housing. → Read More