The Lostro has its latest addition to the development, with a superfruit bowl franchise called Playa Bowls opening a location in the historic building.
Newly opened drink business Bobcat Nutrition offers an extensive menu, and students share their thoughts and experiences.
After a break-in at Tavolino, the restaurant remains dedicated to providing free meals to those in need.
Steakout is the newest food truck parked on East Union Street, offering people affordable, authentic Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwiches.
The Sweet N Cheezy food truck is the newest addition to the Union Street lineup. The truck specializes in deep fried foods and on the go snacks for students and community members.
Hotels in the Athens area typically reach capacity and raise prices during Ohio University-sponsored event weekends, such as Homecoming and Family Weekend.
TimberNook, along with OU’s Child Development Center, recognizes and reinforces the importance of play to healthy child development.
After a summer of renovations, Red Brick Tavern re-opens doors with a new look aimed at making use of empty space and drawing in both new and returning customers.
An Athens City ordinance, which took effect on Jan. 1, prohibits local businesses within Athens City limits from providing single-use plastic bags. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit against the city on Dec. 27, 2023, arguing that the ban was unconstitutional under the Ohio Revised Code and demanding enforcement be stopped.
Athens Bread Company reopened after an extended hiatus to learn from other bread makers. Now it’s back open but with some changes to the hours and menu.
The Center for International Business, Education and Development, or CIBED, held a ribbon-cutting event and open house Thursday afternoon to celebrate a new location and expanded programming. CIBED joins a suite next to the Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Center at 31 S. Court St. The new location is a place for anyone affiliated with the university to come and explore experiential learning needs, socialize and gather.
Expect the fast-food restaurant Raising Canes to come to Athens; The restaurant will be on the first floor of the new hotel, The Lostro, located on the corner of South Court and West Union.
Despite the current uptown Chipotle and Starbucks locations, the chain restaurants are coming to East Street in Fall 2024. Construction is currently underway starting with Chipotle and then Starbucks.
Collaboration between Athens and Columbus-based developers brings new business, $11 million project
A group of international students from Brazil cheered on the OU basketball team during their two-week exchange program in February. Learn more about their fun cheers and the Latin American Institute of Business program.
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