Columbus city council approves commercial standards for neighborhoods across the city Monday night.

School is out, and thousands of Columbus kids and young adults face a long summer without access to pools and recreation centers.

BOTTOMLINE: Columbus’ city auditor says the city’s proposed half-percent tax increase won’t put the city back in the black.

The City of Columbus is faced with more tough financial decisions as low tax revenues continue to trickle into the city.

Residents are concerned about overcrowding at four area pools.

The Citizens for Strong Neighborhoods and Good Jobs Committee launched an all out effort Tuesday to get Columbus residents to vote yes for an income tax increase.

GETTING ANSWERS: A union president said it would be unrealistic to think cuts wouldn’t impact the safety of firefighters and the citizens they serve.

JP Morgan Chase says it will bring at least 1,150 jobs to Central Ohio during the next three years.

CPD says minor crimes may not get much service if the income tax fails. What is a “minor” crime?

GETTING ANSWERS: The impact the proposed layoffs could have on the federal stimulus monies that helped pay for the CPD recruit class.   

Mayor Michael Coleman announces this year’s four participants in the 10th annual Neighborhood Pride week.

Students and police officers react to the news that some of police jobs will be cut if the income tax increase fails.

The Columbus Division of Police unveils its 2010 budget with possible officer cuts Tuesday.

Police officials will release details Tuesday about what cuts could be made if the income tax increase does not pass in August.

Unions representing Columbus police officers and city firefighters announced their support for an upcoming income tax hike vote on Thursday.