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It's almost that time of year to salute the woman who always loves you no matter what — Mom! COVID-19 made last year's efforts at honoring motherhood a real drag — and a little scary given limitations on gatherings. But in 2021, organizations and businesses are determined not to let the pandemic get in the way of a proper Mother's Day celebration. Brunch specials abound, as do other events to help make sure that Mom has some fun on her big day. One word of caution, though: If you haven't ordered flowers for Mom yet, well, better get to it. A flower shortage due to the pandemic means...

Cinco de Mayo is coming up next week, so get ready to grab a taco and find a fiesta. But the holiday is much more than a chance to have a drink and don a sombrero. It's an occasion to celebrate Mexican heritage as well as a ragtag group of soldiers fighting off foreigners who would oppress them. Sound familiar? When is Cinco de Mayo? It's all in the name. Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for "Fifth of May." This year, the festive holiday falls on Wednesday. What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? Contrary to what many believe, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. (That would be Sept. 16, honori...

The people of central Ohio have spoken, and what began as a competition between 64 different people, places and events — and even some bison — over what helped get us through the pandemic, now has a grand champion: Dr. Amy Acton.  Based on six rounds of public voting, the former Ohio Department of Health director, who became a household name last year during her press conferences with Gov. Mike DeWine, was crowned the victor of The Dispatch contest after defeating the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in the final round. Earlier in the contest, she defeated Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, the...

After weeks of voting, the finale of the Clash of Columbus competition is upon us, and it is between a long-loved Columbus attraction and a public health expert who gained a huge following for her leadership in the early days of the pandemic. What began as 64 different people, places, events — and even some bison from a local Metro Park — that helped get central Ohioans through the pandemic have been whittled down to one last matchup.

Black Restaurant Week San Antonio list of participating Black-owned restaurants, vendors, events released FacebookTwitterEmail 1of15 The Jerk Shack is participating in Black Restaurant Week San Antonio Feb. 21-28. Clockwise from top left: coco bread, jerk chicken, Ting soda, braised oxtails, mac and cheese with jerk chicken wings and a Jamaican beef pattie from The Jerk Shack.Mike Sutter /Staff file photoShow MoreShow Less 2of15 Mark's Outing is participating in Black Restaurant Week San Antonio Feb. 21-28. Pictured is Mark Outing reminding people to mask up and maintain social distancing as ...