Columbus Local Pulse: Spring Games, Symphonies, and City Updates

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Saturday, April 18. We kick off today with high energy at Ohio Stadium, where the Ohio State Buckeyes Spring Game starts at noon, giving us our first full look at the 2026 team. Gates open at 10:30 a.m., with the Buckeye Walk at 10:50, live on BTN. Sports fans, grab tickets from just 13 dollars and feel that Shoe excitement. Over at Lower.com Field, Columbus Crew 2 hosts New England Revolution II at 3 p.m., streaming on MLS Next Pro. And music lovers, the Columbus Symphony brings Beethoven, Schumann, and Brahms to Ohio Theatre this afternoon at 3 p.m., led by Rossen Milanov, tickets from 19 dollars. City Hall updates mean new traffic patterns and parking changes hit Downtown next week for the Capital Line project, so plan routes around High Street carefully to avoid snarls in our daily commutes. Weather yesterday brought typical spring showers, but today looks mostly sunny with highs near 62 degrees, perfect for outdoor plans, though watch for scattered clouds this evening. New business buzz includes the Columbus Gay Mens Chorus announcing their 2026 Forte gala, a key fundraiser honoring community voices. Jobs stay steady amid national talks of higher interest rates, with about 5,000 openings listed locally last week, many in tech and healthcare around Polaris Parkway. Real estate sees median home prices holding at around 320,000 dollars, up 3 percent from last year, drawing buyers to Short North neighborhoods. No major crime reports in the past 24 hours, keeping our streets safe for families. Schools shine with Worthington Kilbourne Highs recent robotics win at state. Looking ahead, catch First Thursday art at Wexner Center tomorrow with artist talks, jazz by Bill Frisell, and Community Studio fun at Heirloom Cafe. The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon finish party hits Columbus Commons on the 25th. And a feel-good lift: listeners like you rallied for the Columbus Gay Mens Chorus tribute, strengthening our inclusive vibe. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe. This has been Columbus Local Pulse. 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.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.