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Steve Wartenberg
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Steve Wartenberg

Steve Wartenberg is a Columbus-based freelance writer, author and podcaster. He is a former newspaper reporter in the Philadelphia area, and for the Columbus Dispatch. Wartenberg is an avid cyclist and Pelotonia rider, and enjoys traveling and writing about his adventures (and cycling history) on his Biking blog.

Running the Columbus Marathon with Darris Blackford

There are a lot of moving parts – and bagels and bananas – involved in the annual Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon, which also includes a 1/2 marathon, 5K, mile run, and kids run. And a total of about 13,000 runners. At the center of it all is Darris Blackford, the longtime director…

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Remembering Phyllis Bailey

Phyllis Bailey was one of the true pioneers of women’s intercollegiate athletes: the first varsity basketball coach at The Ohio State University, an administrator for women’s sports at Ohio State for more than three decades, one of the founders of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for…

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Sporty Things to Do in Columbus

Labor Day in Columbus, Ohio is always a great time. Who doesn't love a long weekend of summer sun before the clock turns to fall and foliage? This year is especially exciting in Ohio's capital city, as Airbnb listed Columbus as one of the top trending cities for Labor Day Weekend. We have a hunch…

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Things to Do on Ohio State's Campus

A lot of people are headed to Columbus for Labor Day Weekend. Just ask the folks at Airbnb who listed Columbus as the top trending location for Labor Day 2022. We have a hunch the Notre Dame vs. Ohio State football game has something to do with it. If you're in Columbus for the game, here are a few…

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20 Moments in 20 Years of Columbus Sports: Part 2

Columbus has become a sports hub; the host of a never-ending series of local, national and even international sporting events that have helped change the perception of the city and drive economic and social development forward. In honor of the Sports Commission’s 20th Anniversary, take a look at…

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20 Moments in 20 Years of Columbus Sports: Part 1

Columbus has become a sports hub; the host of a never-ending series of local, national and even international sporting events that have helped change the perception of the city and drive economic and social development forward. In honor of the Sports Commission’s 20th Anniversary, take a look back…

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