A new breakfast and lunch spot has opened in German Village, Columbus, Ohio, taking over the former building of long-running restaurant Skillet. The BeckFast Place, located at 410 E. Whittier St., officially welcomed customers late last month.

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Founded and owned by Becker Nezballa, the restaurant operates Wednesday through Monday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. It currently focuses on quick breakfast options, including customizable breakfast burritos and bagel sandwiches, with early customer favorites including steak-and-egg and Baja burritos. Nezballa plans to expand the menu to include lunch items such as salads and wraps as operations continue to scale up.

Nezballa, a resident of nearby Merion Village, spent about four years searching for a location before securing the space. His goal was to create a menu centered on items convenient for grab-and-go ordering, while still offering seating for diners inside the restaurant.

The idea for the eatery was inspired by similar breakfast burrito and bagel spots Nezballa encountered while traveling out West. He previously gained food service experience working in restaurants, assisting with a local bagel food truck in Columbus, and helping at a cafe his mother ran for 12 years in Edinboro, Pennsylvania.

The Whittier Street building previously housed Skillet, a farm-to-table brunch destination that opened in 2009 and operated for 17 years before closing in February. Nezballa noted that local residents have been supportive of the new spot, welcoming another local choice for morning coffee and food.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report

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The BeckFast Place oo ka Furantay Dhismihii Hore ee Skillet ee German Village

Magaalada Columbus ee gobolka Ohio, waxaa ka furantay maqaayadd cusub oo bixisa cuntooyinka quraacda iyo qadada oo lagu magacaabo The BeckFast Place. Maqaayaddan ayaa ku taalla cinwaanka 410 E. Whittier St. ee xaafadda German Village, waxayna si rrasmi ah u bilaabtay u adeegida macaamiisha iyadoo la wareegtay dhismihii ay hore uga shaqaynaysay maqaayaddii Skillet.

Maqaayadda oo uu leeyahay Becker Nezballa ayaa furan maalmaha Arbacada ilaa Isniinta, laga bilaabo 7 a.m. ilaa 2 p.m. Nezballa ayaa tilmaamay in maqaayaddu hadda xoogga saarayso cuntooyinka quraacda ee degdegga loo qaato sida burritos iyo bagel sandwiches, isaga oo dhowaan ku soo kordhin doona saladhka iyo wraps-ka marka ay shaqadu si buuxda u hirgasho.

Becker Nezballa oo dagan xaafadda u dhow ee Merion Village ayaa ku dhawaad 4 sano raadinayay goob ku habboon oo uu maqaayadd ka furo. Fikradda maqaayaddan ayaa ku dhalatay ka dib markii uu ku arkay ganacsiyo noocan oo kale ah intii uu ku safrayay galbeedka Mareykanka. Nezballa ayaa hore uga soo shaqeeyay maqaayado kala duwan, harayna u caawiyay baabuurta cuntooyinka ee Columbus, iyadoo hooyadiisna ay maqaayadd ku lahayd magaalada Edinboro, Pennsylvania muddo 12 sano ah.

Dhismaha Whittier Street ayaa hore u lahaa taariikh dheer oo xiriir la leh cuntooyinka quraacda, maadaama ay ku tiillay maqaayaddii Skillet oo la furay sannadkii 2009 iyada oo shaqaynaysay muddo 17 sano ah ka hor inta aynan xirmin bishii Febraayo. Nezballa wuxuu sheegay in dadka deegaanku ay si weyn u soo dhoweeyeen maqaayadda cusub, iyagoo ku faraxsan in xaafaddu ay heshay dookh kale oo loogu talagalay qahwada iyo quraacda degdegga ah.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

High-end real estate activity in the Columbus, Ohio area peaked in August 2026, with top residential transactions reaching up to $2.5 million in Delaware County and $2.4 million in Franklin County.

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An analysis of local property transfer records from the Franklin County Auditor’s Office and the Delaware County Auditor’s Office by NBC4 Columbus highlighted the highest-priced residential sales across both counties. The review focused strictly on single-family houses, excluding duplexes, apartments, and undeveloped land.

The single highest sales price recorded in the region took place in Delaware County, where a residence at 5500 Muirfield Ct. in Dublin sold for $2.5 million on Aug. 14. Additional top transactions in Delaware County included a property at 3575 State Route 37 in Delaware, which closed for $1.993 million on Aug. 25, and a home at 1839 Woodland Hall Dr. in Delaware that sold for $1.909 million on Aug. 6. A home at 1908 Liberty Trails in Delaware sold for $1.839 million on Aug. 4, and a Johnstown residence at 15340 Robins Rd. sold for $1.795 million on Aug. 17.

In Franklin County, Upper Arlington was home to the two highest residential purchases of the month. A property at 5000 Slate Run Woods Ct. sold for $2.4 million on Aug. 24, while a home at 2292 Dorset Rd. sold for $2.3 million on Aug. 6.

Other major Franklin County transactions during August included a residence at 7593 Fenway Rd. in New Albany that fetched $2.222 million on Aug. 17, a home at 326 N. Columbia Ave. in Bexley that sold for $2.185 million on Aug. 6, and a property at 8000 Walton Pkwy. in New Albany that closed at $2.1 million on Aug. 25.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report

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Delaware iyo Franklin oo Diiwaangeliyay Guryaha Qaaliga Ah Agoosto 2026

Ganacsiga guriyaha qaaliga ah ee deegaanka Columbus, Ohio ayaa gaaray heer sare bishii Agoosto 2026, iyadoo guriyaha ugu iibka sareeya ee Delaware County ay gaareen ilaa $2.5 milyan, halka Franklin County uu iibka ugu sareeya ahaa $2.4 milyan.

Sida ku xusan baaritaan uu sameeyay telefishanka NBC4 Columbus oo lagu fakaray diiwaannada rasmiga ah ee Franklin County Auditor’s Office iyo Delaware County Auditor’s Office, diiradda waxaa la saaray oo keliya guriyaha hal-qoyska ah ee deegaanka ka kooban, iyadoo laga reebay dhismayaasha dabaqyada ah, guryaha laba-qoyska ah, iyo dhulalka bilaashka ah ee aan la dhisin.

Guriga ugu qaalisan ee dhammaan gobolka lagu iibsaday bishaas wuxuu ku yaallay Delaware County, gaar ahaan 5500 Muirfield Ct. ee magaalada Dublin, kaas oo lagu iibsaday $2.5 milyan taariikhdu marka ay ahayd 14-kii Agoosto. Sidoo kale, Delaware County waxaa ka dhacay iibka guriyo kale oo waaweyn, oo uu ka mid ahaa guri ku yaalla 3575 State Route 37 oo ku yaalla Delaware oo lagu iibsaday $1.993 milyan 25-kii Agoosto, guri ku yaalla 1839 Woodland Hall Dr. oo ku yaalla Delaware oo lagu iibsaday $1.909 milyan 6-dii Agoosto, guri ku yaalla 1908 Liberty Trails oo lagu iibsaday $1.839 milyan 4-tii Agoosto, iyo guri ku yaalla 15340 Robins Rd. oo ku yaalla Johnstown oo lagu iibsaday $1.795 milyan 17-kii Agoosto.

Dhinaca Franklin County, deegaanka Upper Arlington ayaa qabtay labada iib ee ugu sareeyay bisha Agoosto. Guriga ku yaalla 5000 Slate Run Woods Ct. ayaa lagu iibsaday $2.4 milyan taariikhdu marka ay ahayd 24-kii Agoosto, halka guri kale oo ku yaalla 2292 Dorset Rd. lagu iibsaday $2.3 milyan 6-dii Agoosto.

Guriyaha kale ee ugu qaalisan ee lagu iibsaday Franklin County waxaa ka mid ahaa guri ku yaalla 7593 Fenway Rd. ee New Albany oo la iibsaday $2.222 milyan 17-kii Agoosto, guri ku yaalla 326 N. Columbia Ave. ee Bexley oo lagu iibsaday $2.185 milyan 6-dii Agoosto, iyo guri ku yaalla 8000 Walton Pkwy. ee New Albany oo la iibsaday $2.1 milyan 25-kii Agoosto.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

The Army ROTC program at The Ohio State University is hosting its 10th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The event offers members of the local community an opportunity to gather and remember the lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

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This year’s event carries added significance as it coincides with the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. Organizers expect between 1,500 and 1,600 people to participate in the climb. That would reflect a slight increase from last year’s event, which drew approximately 1,400 participants.

Designed to honor both the victims and the emergency first responders who responded during the attacks, the gathering will feature guest speakers and an invocation given by an Army chaplain. The program is structured to give attendees time to reflect on the lives lost and the legacy of that day.

Organizers emphasized that participation is open to everyone, regardless of whether they intend to climb the stadium stairs. Community members are welcome to attend in any capacity, including attending strictly to watch and support the participants.

Major Kevin Overmeyer of the Army ROTC program highlighted the importance of bringing people together to build a shared connection around the memory of first responders and victims.

“It’s very important to remember the events of 9/11/2001,” Overmeyer stated. “A lot of people in the community are coming together to have a shared understanding of what that means and experience what some of the first responders did on that day.”

Overmeyer noted that his own memories of the 2001 attacks motivated him to pursue his military commission through the ROTC program as a way to fulfill his duty and give back.

Source: WOSU — Original report

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Ohio State oo Qabanaysa Barnaamijka 10-aad ee Xusida Weeraradii 9/11

Barnaamijka ciidanka ee Army ROTC ee Jaamacadda The Ohio State University ayaa garoonka Ohio Stadium ee magaalada Columbus, Ohio ku qabanaya munaasabadda 10-aad ee loogu magac daray “9/11 Memorial Stair Climb”. Barnaamijkan ayaa bulshada deegaanka u siinaya fursad ay ku xusaan dadkii ku baaba’ay weerarradii argagixiso ee dhacay 11-kii September, 2001.

Munaasabadda sannadkan ayaa leh muhiimad dheeraad ah iyada oo ku beegan sannad-guuradii 25-aad ee kasoo wareegtay msibadaas. Qabanqaabiyayaasha ayaa rajaynaya in dad gaaraya 1,500 ilaa 1,600 oo qof ay ka qaybgalaan fuulista jaranjarada garoonka. Tani waxay ka sarreysaa tiradii sannadkii la soo dhaafay, iyada oo markaas ay ka qaybgaleen illaa 1,400 oo qof.

Barnaamijkan oo loogu talagalay in lagu sharfo dhibbanayaasha iyo kooxaha gargaarka degdegga ah ee ka jawaabay weerarradaas, waxaa ka mid ah khudbado ay jeedinayaan marti la casuumay iyo duco uu bixin doono wadaad ciidamada ah (Army chaplain). Barnaamijka ayaa loo qaabeeyay in dadka ka qaybgalaya ay helaan waqti ay ku suysoocdaan nafihii meesha ku baaba’ay iyo dhaxalkii maalintaas.

Qabanqaabiyayaasha ayaa sheegay in ka qaybgalku uu u open yahay wada dadka oo dhan, xitaa kuwa aan doonayn inay fuulaan jaranjarada garoonka. Bulshada deegaanka ayaa lagu soo dhoweynayaa inay ka qaybgalaan iyagoo kaliya daawanaya ama taageeraya dadka jaranjarada fuulaya.

Major Kevin Overmeyer oo ka tirsan barnaamijka Army ROTC ayaa tilmaamay muhiimadda ay leedahay in dadku isku yimaadaan si ay wadaag ka noqdaan xusuusta kooxaha gargaarka degdegga ah iyo dhibbanayaasha.

“Waa mid aad u muhiim ah in la xusuusto dhacdooyinkii 11-kii September, 2001,” ayuu yiri Overmeyer. Wuxuu intaas ku daray in dad badan oo bulshada ka tirsan ay isugu imaanayaan si ay u helaan faham wadaag ah oo ku saabsan macnaha dhacdadaas iyo inay khibrad u yeeshaan wixii ay kooxaha gargaarka degdegga ah sameeyeen maalintaas.

Overmeyer ayaa sidoo kale xusay in xusuustiisa ku aadan weerarradii 2001 ay ku dhiirrigelisay inuu ciidanka kaga joogo barnaamijka ROTC, si uu u guto shaqadiisa qarannimo iyadoo taasi ay tahay hab uu ku celinayo baaqii maalintaas.

Xigasho: WOSU

Work has officially begun on a new 150-unit affordable housing community in South Columbus, Columbus, Ohio. Developer The NRP Group recently broke ground on Stone Ridge at High Street, a two-building project taking shape on a 4.5-acre property at 45 W. Barthman Ave.

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The five-story development will feature one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom floor plans reserved for households earning up to 60% of the area median income. To better support larger families, roughly half of the apartments will offer three or four bedrooms, including 45 four-bedroom units.

The project is converting a long-vacant former industrial property into residential housing. Andrew Bailey, the Vice President of Ohio Development for The NRP Group, noted that redeveloping contaminated infill sites strengthens the surrounding community while filling a critical need for family-sized housing.

“When we can reutilize these infill sites that are typically contaminated, they need to be remediated,” Bailey said. “I think it helps the city in general, just the fabric across the city.”

Bailey added that focusing on larger floor plans addresses an area that is frequently neglected in standard multifamily developments, stating, “The emphasis on the family unit is really important. It’s something that gets overlooked a lot.”

Residents at Stone Ridge at High Street will have access to amenities such as a clubhouse, a multipurpose community room, landscaped courtyards, and a playground. Located near South High Street, the site offers public transit access and is close to downtown Columbus, German Village, the Brewery District, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Construction on the complex is scheduled for completion in April 2028. The NRP Group has previously built several affordable and senior housing projects in the area, including Parsons Village Senior Apartments, the Residences at Career Gateway, and The Lofton.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report

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Dhismaha Mashruuc Guryo Jaban ah oo 150 Unug ah oo ka Billaabmay South Columbus

Dhismaha mashruuc guryo jaban ah oo ka kooban 150 unug ayaa si rasmi ah uga billowday aagga South Columbus ee magaalada Columbus, Ohio. Shirkadda horumarinta ee The NRP Group ayaa dhagax-dhigtay mashruuca loogu magac daray Stone Ridge at High Street, kaas oo lagu dhisayo dhul bedkiisu yahay 4.5 eakar oo ku yaalla 45 W. Barthman Ave.

Mashruucan oo ka kooban laba dhisho oo shanta dabaq ah ayaa loogu talagalay qoysaska iyo xirfadlayaasha oo dakhligoodu gaarayo ilaa 60% dakhliga dhexe ee aaggaas. Dhismayaasha ayaa isugu jira guryo leh hal, laba, saddex iyo afar qol, iyada oo ku dhawaad kala bar guryaha loo qorsheeyay saddex ama afar qol, oo ay ku jiraan 45 unug oo min afar qol ah.

Dhulka lagu dhisayo mashruucan ayaa hore u ahaan jiray dhul warshadeed oo muddo dheer bannaanaa. Andrew Bailey, oo ah Madaxweyne-ku-xigeenka Horumarinta Ohio ee The NRP Group, ayaa tilmaamay in dib-u-dhiska dhulalkan ganacsi ee hore ay wax ka tarayso xallinta baahida guryaha qoysaska. “Marka aan dib u adeegsanno dhulalkan badanaa la sumoobay ee u baahan in la nadiifiyo, waxaan u malaynayaa inay caawineyso magaalada guud ahaan,” ayuu yiri Bailey.

Bailey ayaa sidoo kale intaas ku daray in diiradda lagu saaray guryaha waaweyn sababtoo ah baahida qoysaska inta badan waa la ilaawaa Mashaariicda guryaha. “Ahmiyadda la siinayo waaxda qoyska waa mid aad u muhiim ah. Waa wax inta badan laga tago,” ayuu yiri Bailey.

Mashruuca Stone Ridge at High Street ayaa lahaan doona xarunta bulshada (clubhouse), qol adeegyo badan loogu talagalay, barxado cagaaran iyo garoonka ciyaarta carruurta. Waxa uu sidoo kale u dhow yahay jidadka gaadiidka dadweynaha, badhtamaha magaalada Columbus, xanaanooyinka ganacsiga ee German Village iyo Brewery District, iyo Isbitaalka Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Dhismaha mashruucan ayaa la kỳb-sani doonaa in la dhameystiro bisha April 2028. Shirkadda The NRP Group ayaa ka samaysay Columbus mashaariic kale oo guryaha jaban oo ay ka mid yihiin Parsons Village Senior Apartments, Residences at Career Gateway, iyo The Lofton.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus