Columbus Local Pulse: Strut the Hooch Parade and Summer Events Kick Off

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, May 2. We kick off with todays big draw downtown, the Strut the Hooch parade starting at 11 a.m. at 10th Street and First Avenue near the Springer Opera House. This weird wacky and wonderful event honors its late founder Captain Hooch who passed last year, marching west on 10th to Broadway then looping back to the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. Grab your costumes and join the fun, but watch for patchy morning frost from last nights chill. Weather wise, WBNS 10TV says expect partly cloudy skies today with highs around 56 degrees, chilly but dry after early showers clear out. That frost advisory hits northern spots hardest, so cover your plants before heading out, and bundle up for evening events like Bumpin Uglies and Ballyhoo at Newport Music Hall at 7:30 p.m. Sports fans, catch the Columbus Wizards taking on the Kokomo Bobkats this afternoon. On the crime front, police chief briefed media on an officer involved shooting yesterday, with no further details released yet, and city police logged routine calls overnight around the Scioto Mile area, so stay vigilant near riverfront paths. City hall brings good news with Recreation and Parks unveiling free summer events along the Scioto Mile, kicking off FountainFest May 23 at Bicentennial Park with inflatables and live music, plus Jazz and Rib Fest in July. Job market stays steady with about 5,000 openings listed locally last week, many in tech near Easton Town Center. Real estate sees median home prices holding at 320,000 dollars, up slightly from spring. Northland High School just celebrated their robotics team qualifying for state finals, a real win for our kids. And for a feel good lift, community volunteers planted 200 trees yesterday along the Olentangy Trail, boosting our green spaces for years. Looking ahead, Ringling Bros circus rolls into town tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. This has been Columbus Local Pulse. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.