Columbus Neighborhoods

Columbus Writ Large

Season 5 Episode 1 | 26m 45s

Celebrating reading and writing with Columbus' rich literary ties, including James Thurber's home and the thriving local writing scene.

Aired: 10/04/18

Rating: NR

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Support for Columbus Neighborhoods is provided by the State Auto, American Electric Power, The Columbus Foundation, Bailey Cavalieri, COTA, Fahlgren Mortine, OhioHealth, Barbara Fergus, Nancy Jeffrey, Hattie and Robert Lazarus Fund of The Columbus Foundation, Thomas and Nancy Lurie, Robert and Missy Weiler

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