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„ Flying High

Another great coffee shop has popped up in downtown Toledo. The Flying Joe, which originally launched at Levis Commons, can now also be found at 215 N. Summit St. Suite C, in the same building as Balance Pan-Asian Grille. In addition to coffee and tea drinks, the menu includes pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Open weekdays 7am-2pm, closed weekends. theflyingjoe.com/

„ What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been

Bassett’s Health Foods, a local pioneer in the health and wellness space since 1967, is closing its flagship store on Secor Road and moving operations to 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd., at Eastgate. Bassett’s, still family owned and operated, sells vitamins, essential oils, supplements, spices, food and grooming products. Bassett’s phone number will remain the same: 419-531-0334 bassettshealthfoods.com/

„ Oodles of Noodles

Wildin’ Out: from the lens of a local wildlife photographer

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Noodles & Company, a national fastcasual chain, has opened a location in West Toledo. The perfect restaurant for when you and your dining companions can’t agree on one type of noodle to share, Noodles & Company offers noodle dishes inspired by the cuisines of many lands. Choose from menu options like mac and cheese, chicken lo mein, 3-cheese pesto tortellini, spaghetti and meatballs and pad thai. There are also calorie-conscious and carb-conscious options, as well as salads, soups and a special kid’s menu. The new Noodles & Company location is next to Jeffrey Mann Fine Jewelers, in the former Moe’s Southwest Grill. 5299 Monroe Street, Toledo. noodles.com/

„ Just the Tax, Ma’am

Charmed Consumer Consultants Tax

Firm is now open for business at 1720 W. Alexis Rd., Toledo. Founded by tax professional Jamella Tatum, the firm serves individuals and businesses with an array of services including tax planning and preparation and notary services. Charmed is BBB-certified. 567-277-4434. facebook.com/CharmedCreditRepair/

„ Hair Care & Wares

Solstice: A Salon is now open in downtown Sylvania. Solstice, in the space formerly occupied by Main Street Salon & Spa, launched on January 7 and features hair, nail and skin care. 5663 Main St., Sylvania. 567-455-1221.

„ Wall to Wall

Shay’s Carpet has opened its third location in the area, at 5434 Monroe St. near Whiteford Rd. The company opened in 1989 and specializes in flooring options, from carpet and wood flooring to laminate and vinyl. 419-792-2720. facebook.com/ shayscarpet/

„ Candle in the Wind

Callisto Terra moved its operations from downtown to 5223 Hill Ave. near Reynolds Rd. DIY candle classes are underway and a grand opening is set for Saturday, February 11 from noon-5pm. 419-740-0719. callistoterra.com/

Medical debt relief

Toledo has been in the news recently, thanks to the medical debt relief package recently passed by City Council. According to the NYTimes, several other cities around the country are exploring adopting similar resolutions to help their citizens eliminate medical debt. The Toledo initiative is a result of a partnership with the non-profit RIP Medical Debt, which is in discussions with health care providers to determine how much debt can be written off with the funds from Council. When that deal is completed, Toledoans impacted by the writeoff will be notified. Councilmembers expect the process to take several months.

Goodwill Industries of NW Ohio celebrating 90th birthday

Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio celebrates its 90th birthday this spring. Although much of the community interacts with Goodwill of Northwest Ohio primarily through their 13 thrift stores, retail sales is only part of what they bring to the community. Income from the retail stores helps to fund much of the rest of the work of the organization, which offers workforce development programs including career services. Goodwill has two job connection centers: one downtown at 1120 Madison Ave. and one at 2600 Sylvania Ave. For more information about services, stores, employment or special events, visit goodwillnwohio.com/ or call 419-255-0070.

Unique partnership builds community

As a strategy for thinking holistically about the health of our neighborhoods, Bon Secours Mercy Health has pledged $3 million for a low-interest loan program available to central city homeowners needing to make repairs to their homes. Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union will implement the program, just one of several that Bon Secours Mercy Health has set into action locally to support the financial stability of central city neighborhoods. Application materials for the loan program are available now at the credit union. 1441 Dorr St., Toledo. 419-2558876. toledourban.net/