Lila Washington

Reporter · Columbus, OH

Lila Washington, a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Fine Arts, has spent the last 7 years covering arts and community events in Columbus for various publications. She is deeply invested in local culture and is known for her vibrant storytelling.

7 stories from Lila Washington in Columbus

Scene of the Briggsdale neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, reflecting community solidarity after a shooting incident.

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One dead, another injured in west Columbus shooting

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a quiet Friday evening, the usual sounds of laughter and camaraderie that fill the air in Columbus' Briggsdale neighborhood were abruptly silenced. A piercing gunshot shattered the tranquility, leaving behind a scene of chaos and heartbreak. Just before 8...

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COTA waives all fares on Election Day

Central Ohio residents can board a COTA bus between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to get to polling locations in Franklin County on Nov. 3.

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Pizza restaurant in Olde Towne East reopens after August tornado

Osteria Pizzeria had only been open for a little over a year before the storm hit.

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Franklin County Sheriff's Office deputy in uniform

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Franklin County deputy suspended over Flock camera misuse

On a crisp autumn morning in Columbus, Ohio, the sun peeked through the trees of a quiet neighborhood, illuminating the streets where families walked their dogs and children rode bicycles. This picturesque scene was abruptly disrupted by news that a Franklin County Sheriff's Office deputy had been...

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Columbus-area high school football scores and highlights, Oct. 30, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The regular season is over and now the real fun begins. While the top seeds in each region have this week off, others begin the high school football playoffs with dreams of getting to Canton in December to compete for a state title. Our Football Friday Nite "Game of the...

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At least 4 injured, including 2 juveniles, after crash on Morse Road in northeast Columbus

Morse Road was shut down between Westerville and Sunbury roads as crews responded to the crash, officials said.

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Several children injured in northeast Columbus crash

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — At least five children are involved after a multi-vehicle crash occurred Friday morning that has resulted in a major road closure. Columbus police units responded to reports of a crash in northeast Columbus, at the intersection of Morse Road and Sundance Drive. The crash,...

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