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Beatles tribute band to perform Downtown rooftop concert

Get ready for the first rooftop concert Downtown.

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ICYMI: Haitian Flag Day Fair and Festival

Community members turned out for the first-ever Haitian Flag Day Fair and Festival.

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Coffee Crawl returns to Downtown Springfield

Clark County Literacy Coalition brings back its Coffee Crawl fundraiser for a springtime event.

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Behind the Scenes: The American Landscape preps for IndieCraft

Local band The American Landscape will be performing at The State Theater during IndieCraft

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Sneak peek: A look inside Champion City Pops, Sweets & Treats

Champion City Pops, Sweets & Treats opens it's doors in Downtown Springfield

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Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop brings sweet treats to Springfield

Nostalgic candies. A wall of sodas. Ice cream. Unique gifts. Grandpa Joe's in Downtown Springfield offers something for everyone. 

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Derby Day at Mother's to bring race-day excitement

Get dressed up for a day on the town and celebrate The Kentucky Derby at Mother Stewart's.

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Support National Salvation Army Week by eating at some of your favorite local spots

Eateries throughout Clark County are donating proceeds from some purchases to the Salvation Army of Clark County from May 8-14.

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Springfield Ohio Urban Plantfolk offers a variety of cooking and nutrition classes

Participate in cooking and nutrition lessons through SOUP.

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ICYMI: A look inside Art Noire

If you missed this year's Art Noire, take a look inside the art event, and hear from some of the artists, organizers and performers who made it happen.

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Carmazzi's remains an Urbana staple for more than 100 years

Carmazzi's candy shop and general store may have changed owners a few times through the years, but its welcoming feeling of nostalgia continues.

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Equality Springfield raises funds for upcoming Pride celebration weekend

Planning for Springfield's annual Pride event is underway.

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Get ready: Sights and sounds of IndieCraft

Wondering about IndieCraft? Catch the vibe from this video giving an intro to the 2023 festival.

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Champion City Pops, Sweets & Treats to open in brick and mortar Downtown Springfield location

Welcome Champion City Pops, Sweets & Treats: The local fan-favorite, handcrafted popsicle pop-up shop finds a permanent location in Downtown Springfield.

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Champaign County Locally Grown offers virtual market with weekly pickups

Vendors from Clark and Champaign counties sell food and artisanal goods in a weekly virtual marketplace attracts shoppers from both counties and beyond.

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From social media group to in-person community: Clark County Food Fiends choose to 'embrace local'

Clark County Food Fiends group members have become champions for the local food scene and, in turn, ambassadors for Springfield and Clark County.

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Memorial basketball tournament honors the life of fallen Deputy Matthew Yates

Tracy Yates plans a basketball tournament to celebrate her husband's legacy, bring the community together, and support future law enforcement officers.

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Paper artist Cheong-ah Hwang finds home, community in Springfield

Cheong-ah Hwang enjoys the personal interactions she has with visitors to her studio among Hatch Artist Studios.

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Executive Chef Darin Mitchell is living his dream with Stella Bleu Bistro

Long hours and hard work have led to the success of Stella Bleu Bistro in Downtown Springfield.

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Art of the Cocktail puts the fun in 'fun'draising

10th annual Art of the Cocktail fundraiser once again brings Mardi Gras vibes.