The change artist

Fred Sanfilippo’s bold moves have made the OSU Medical Center a national force and a regional economic engine. Meanwhile, there's talk about a stealth power play tied to the abrupt departure of the CEO of Children’s Hospital.

Sex, money and lies at City Hall

Columbus Rec and Parks director Wayne Roberts was a role model and mentor; longtime friend Krystal Griffin, baby sister of Archie, had a good job at Nationwide. Then came a tip to the cops, search warrants and stakeouts.

Nice guys finish last

Chris Redfern doesn’t care if anyone finds him abrasive or sarcastic. His Ohio Democratic Party has gone from a joke to a force, and now he thinks he’s going to elect the next president of the United States.

Three decades of power in Columbus

Clash of the super lobbyists

Partners Neil Clark and Paul Tipps, once the most powerful and feared political kingmakers on Capitol Square, are locked in a nasty,high-stakes divorce. And their enemies can’t stop smiling.

One Titan out, one Titan in

While the civic scene is still reeling from the surprising departure of Nationwide’s Jerry Jurgensen, a new CEO begins to set his agenda at the powerful corporation.