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Fat Arnie's a worthy competitor for Columbus' sandwich crown

A former Chapman's chef brings gourmet pedigree to pub sandwiches

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Columbus loves a good sandwich, and a relatively new contender is coming for the crown.Dig in: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fat Arnie&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fatarnies.com/" data-vars-content-id="a20333cb-2af7-4fd8-925b-c2471bf8fcd5" data-vars-headline="Fat Arnie&#x27;s a worthy competitor for Columbus&#x27; sandwich crown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fatarnies.com/" target="_blank">Fat Arnie&#x27;s</a> opened <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="late last year" data-vars-click-url="https://614now.com/2025/food-drink/former-chapmans-eat-market-employee-launching-new-clintonville-sandwich-this-month" data-vars-content-id="a20333cb-2af7-4fd8-925b-c2471bf8fcd5" data-vars-headline="Fat Arnie&#x27;s a worthy competitor for Columbus&#x27; sandwich crown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://614now.com/2025/food-drink/former-chapmans-eat-market-employee-launching-new-clintonville-sandwich-this-month" target="_blank">late last year</a> in a humble window inside <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rafter&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/raftersbeerpub/" data-vars-content-id="a20333cb-2af7-4fd8-925b-c2471bf8fcd5" data-vars-headline="Fat Arnie&#x27;s a worthy competitor for Columbus&#x27; sandwich crown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/raftersbeerpub/" target="_blank">Rafter&#x27;s</a> pub in Clintonville, but the kitchen has some pedigree.<ul><li>One of its founders, Christopher Beardman, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="was a chef" data-vars-click-url="https://columbusunderground.com/restaurant-review-sandwiches-and-more-at-fat-arnies-ma1/" data-vars-content-id="a20333cb-2af7-4fd8-925b-c2471bf8fcd5" data-vars-headline="Fat Arnie&#x27;s a worthy competitor for Columbus&#x27; sandwich crown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://columbusunderground.com/restaurant-review-sandwiches-and-more-at-fat-arnies-ma1/" target="_blank">was a chef</a> at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dearly departed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/10/06/chapmans-metsis-bj-lieberman-restaurant-ohio" data-vars-content-id="a20333cb-2af7-4fd8-925b-c2471bf8fcd5" data-vars-headline="Fat Arnie&#x27;s a worthy competitor for Columbus&#x27; sandwich crown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/10/06/chapmans-metsis-bj-lieberman-restaurant-ohio" target="_self">dearly departed</a> Chapman&#x27;s Eat Market.</li></ul>

Explore these hidden gems on Ohio State's campus

Thompson Library, Mirror Lake top readers' list of favorites.

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👋 Hello from the top of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thompson Library" data-vars-click-url="https://library.osu.edu/locations/thompson" data-vars-content-id="2f004d12-8b7a-4462-b3f2-54d5df2a3272" data-vars-headline="Explore these hidden gems on Ohio State&#x27;s campus" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://library.osu.edu/locations/thompson" target="_blank">Thompson Library</a> — one of several scenic spots readers recently suggested we explore.Behind the scenes: Like the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Museum of Biological Diversity" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/27/ohio-state-museum-of-biological-diversity" data-vars-content-id="2f004d12-8b7a-4462-b3f2-54d5df2a3272" data-vars-headline="Explore these hidden gems on Ohio State&#x27;s campus" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/27/ohio-state-museum-of-biological-diversity" target="_self">Museum of Biological Diversity</a> we recently toured, a lot happens on Ohio State University&#x27;s campus beyond classroom lectures.

Peek inside Ohio State's biodiversity museum

Explore rare specimens and hands-on exhibits at a March 28 open house.

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In a nondescript building on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ohio State" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/02/24/ohio-state-digital-reservation-team-cinema-revival-festival" data-vars-content-id="944ecd43-55bd-486e-8f10-d626eae99537" data-vars-headline="Peek inside Ohio State&#x27;s biodiversity museum" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/02/24/ohio-state-digital-reservation-team-cinema-revival-festival" target="_self">Ohio State</a>&#x27;s west campus, dozens of scientists study the natural world — and visitors will get a rare look inside this weekend.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Museum of Biological Diversity" data-vars-click-url="https://mbd.osu.edu/" data-vars-content-id="944ecd43-55bd-486e-8f10-d626eae99537" data-vars-headline="Peek inside Ohio State&#x27;s biodiversity museum" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://mbd.osu.edu/" target="_blank">Museum of Biological Diversity</a> is essentially an archive of life on Earth.

Central Ohio home sales shift to the suburbs

Sales dropped in Franklin County last month while surrounding areas saw steady growth.

The Central Ohio <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="housing market" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/11/19/why-more-central-ohio-home-sales-are-falling-apart" data-vars-content-id="870e4a6b-0949-4994-82a7-27f8e4e462bc" data-vars-headline="Central Ohio home sales shift to the suburbs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/11/19/why-more-central-ohio-home-sales-are-falling-apart" target="_self">housing market</a> is shifting away from the city, with sales moving to the suburbs as prices continue to increase.Why it matters: After a harsh winter, the spring housing market is heating up.<ul><li>The market&#x27;s adjusting to pent-up demand and the reality of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high interest rates" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/18/fed-powell-interest-rate" data-vars-content-id="870e4a6b-0949-4994-82a7-27f8e4e462bc" data-vars-headline="Central Ohio home sales shift to the suburbs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/18/fed-powell-interest-rate" target="_self">high interest rates</a> and low inventory.</li></ul>

The questions you should be asking your primary care provider — and why they matter

Patients with a primary care provider they trust have better health care outcomes.

Partners

Nearly half of Americans feel anxious before a doctor&#x27;s appointment — and most leave at least one question they forgot or didn&#x27;t feel comfortable asking.Here&#x27;s the deal: The relationship between a patient and their primary care provider (PCP) is one of the strongest predictors of long-term health.Studies show that patients with a PCP they trust have better health outcomes, lower hospitalization rates and higher satisfaction with their care, but the structure of most primary care visits makes that relationship difficult to organically build.

Ohioans reflect on COVID's lasting impact

Readers describe long COVID and loss, plus new jobs and perspectives.

Despite COVID-19 mostly disappearing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="from daily conversation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/18/ohio-state-covid-19-pandemic-research-history" data-vars-content-id="8ef80231-29c2-46cc-af40-29dd236e6194" data-vars-headline="Ohioans reflect on COVID&#x27;s lasting impact" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/18/ohio-state-covid-19-pandemic-research-history" target="_self">from daily conversation</a>, it hasn&#x27;t disappeared from daily life. And it turns out many of our readers still want to talk about it.Why it matters: The pandemic was both universal and deeply personal. Discussing our experiences can help us process what happened and learn from it.

Why we don't talk about COVID anymore

An Ohio State expert says moving on too quickly has consequences.

Six years ago this week, COVID-19 dominated daily life. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Schools" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/18/ohio-covid-history-lessons" data-vars-content-id="19ebde6e-18f4-496a-b160-8eff8cdf9dae" data-vars-headline="Why we don&#x27;t talk about COVID anymore" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/18/ohio-covid-history-lessons" target="_self">Schools</a> closed, headlines tracked cases, and Ohio reported its first deaths and postponed a primary election.Why it matters: Today, the pandemic that killed over 1 million Americans and reshaped society has largely faded from public conversation.

Fast facts: OSU's new hospital

The $1.9 billion project is set to open Sunday.

OSU Wexner Medical Center will welcome patients into its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="University Hospital tower" data-vars-click-url="https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/lp/new-inpatient-hospital-tower" data-vars-content-id="c161efb0-ffb3-4846-ab68-fb84bc4827cf" data-vars-headline="Fast facts: OSU&#x27;s new hospital" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/lp/new-inpatient-hospital-tower" target="_blank">University Hospital tower</a> on Sunday, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="largest" data-vars-click-url="https://medicine.osu.edu/news/an-inside-look-at-the-new-university-hospital" data-vars-content-id="c161efb0-ffb3-4846-ab68-fb84bc4827cf" data-vars-headline="Fast facts: OSU&#x27;s new hospital" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://medicine.osu.edu/news/an-inside-look-at-the-new-university-hospital" target="_blank">largest</a> single facilities project in Ohio State history.By the numbers:2020: The year crews broke ground. There was no ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A pro donor's guide to giving blood

America's blood supply is facing a critical shortage — and you can help.

Over the past nine years, I&#x27;ve donated enough blood to fill two gallon jugs, potentially helping up to 66 people.Why it matters: America&#x27;s blood supply is facing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a critical shortage" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/21/american-red-cross-blood-shortage-2026-winter-storm-flu" data-vars-content-id="9452dc3f-f655-4681-9aaf-cbc28b91e4f3" data-vars-headline="A pro donor&#x27;s guide to giving blood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/21/american-red-cross-blood-shortage-2026-winter-storm-flu" target="_self">a critical shortage</a> — and you can help.

Ask Axios: Are flu vaccination rates down?

The "super flu" is raging, while flu shots are lagging.

Reader Lisa M. asks: What is the rate of flu shots received last year versus this year and does it correlate to the increase in flu activity? One would suspect that flu shots are down, since illness is up?

Ohio limits controversial gestational crates after 15-year wait

An advocate says it's a major shift for animal welfare in pork production.

Ohio has greatly limited the use of gestational crates for pregnant sows following years of pushing by animal rights advocates.Why it matters: There are more than <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2.5 million" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Ohio/Publications/Current_News_Releases/2025/nr2518oh.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-vars-content-id="084bc8f0-47de-488f-8bb5-f1bf65a9d959" data-vars-headline="Ohio limits controversial gestational crates after 15-year wait" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Ohio/Publications/Current_News_Releases/2025/nr2518oh.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">2.5 million</a> hogs in Ohio, which is 10th in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hog production" data-vars-click-url="https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/hog-production-by-state?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=sendto_localnewslettertest&amp;stream=top" data-vars-content-id="084bc8f0-47de-488f-8bb5-f1bf65a9d959" data-vars-headline="Ohio limits controversial gestational crates after 15-year wait" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/hog-production-by-state?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=sendto_localnewslettertest&amp;stream=top" target="_blank">hog production</a> in the country.

The "super flu" causing an unprecedented spike in flu cases

Flu hospitalizations are alarming officials nationwide.

Central Ohio is experiencing a massive <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="surge in flu cases" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/30/superflu-symptoms-2025-flu-h3n2" data-vars-content-id="8a7900c1-81af-49ae-89d7-671392f1f562" data-vars-headline="The &quot;super flu&quot; causing an unprecedented spike in flu cases" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/30/superflu-symptoms-2025-flu-h3n2" target="_self">surge in flu cases</a> this winter, many of them attributed to the so-called &quot;super flu.&quot;Why it matters: An unprecedented rise in flu cases comes as other sicknesses — such as the &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="winter vomiting bug" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/24/norovirus-winter-vomiting-bug-variant-symptoms" data-vars-content-id="8a7900c1-81af-49ae-89d7-671392f1f562" data-vars-headline="The &quot;super flu&quot; causing an unprecedented spike in flu cases" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/24/norovirus-winter-vomiting-bug-variant-symptoms" target="_self">winter vomiting bug</a>,&quot; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="COVID" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/health/coronavirus" data-vars-content-id="8a7900c1-81af-49ae-89d7-671392f1f562" data-vars-headline="The &quot;super flu&quot; causing an unprecedented spike in flu cases" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/health/coronavirus" target="_self">COVID</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="whooping cough" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/28/whooping-cough-pertussis-symptoms-cases-november-kentucky" data-vars-content-id="8a7900c1-81af-49ae-89d7-671392f1f562" data-vars-headline="The &quot;super flu&quot; causing an unprecedented spike in flu cases" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/28/whooping-cough-pertussis-symptoms-cases-november-kentucky" target="_self">whooping cough</a> — are slamming the country this winter.

How states are policing AI in health care

Lawmakers want to set guardrails for how the technology affects health.

While President Trump demands a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="single national framework" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/11/trump-signs-executive-order-state-ai-laws" data-vars-content-id="1ff887ed-a891-43d8-8550-6dc28cafc2a5" data-vars-headline="How states are policing AI in health care" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/11/trump-signs-executive-order-state-ai-laws" target="_self">single national framework</a> on AI policy, states like Ohio are going their own way to propose guardrails for how the technology is used in health care.Why it matters: That could set up a clash over who determines how AI models and systems can be deployed in insurer reviews, mental health treatment and chatbots that interact with patients.

Scoop: Planned Parenthood fights proposed termination of Medicaid agreements in Ohio

Termination could impact thousands of Ohio patients.

Two Planned Parenthood affiliates in Ohio are fighting a recent state proposal to terminate their Medicaid provider agreements.Why it matters: Planned Parenthood faces state and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="federal threats" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/12/planned-parenthood-defunding-court" data-vars-content-id="420cc739-ecab-4dc2-b5eb-70154c73e909" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Planned Parenthood fights proposed termination of Medicaid agreements in Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/12/planned-parenthood-defunding-court" target="_self">federal threats</a> to Medicaid funding, and the termination could create further-reaching effects for thousands of Ohio patients.

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