What we're watching in Columbus this May
As a new month begins, we're looking ahead to what Central Ohioans will be talking about in a new monthly feature.
Driving the news: May brings a variety of major festivals and events, plus a potential court ruling with big implications.
Here's what we're watching:
🗳️ Primary elections: Ohioans take to the polls Tuesday for a number of local races and a statewide bond issue.
⚖️ Adam Coy: A decision is expected this month on whether the first Columbus police officer convicted of murder during the line of duty will get a new trial.
Coy's attorneys alleged the prosecution withheld evidence, delaying his sentencing.
🐺 Zoo renovations: We should be getting more information soon on the zoo's new North America Trek, set to open in " early summer."
🎸 Historic Crew Stadium festivals: The former home of the Crew hosts two big events this month.
Sonic Temple, one of the country's biggest hard rock festivals and successor to the popular Rock on the Range, starts May 8.
Then, EDM fest Breakaway starts May 30.
⭐️ " Star Wars": COSI gets a visit from a galaxy far, far away with Unofficial Galaxies, one of the largest fan collections in the world.
May 10-Sept. 1.
🔥 Hell Is Real: The Crew host nemesis FC Cincinnati May 17 for this year's Hell Is Real rivalry match.
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