Querida Rosalba

Columbus Dispatch night crime reporter Jim Woods discusses the crime rates in the Linden neighborhood and if these rates are rising. Next we speak about specific high crime streets in Linden and how many of these crimes could potentially be drug related. Finally, we talk about initiatives that have been put in place to help curb crime rates in the Linden community.

Mitchell Ellison, founder of CRACK House Ministries in Linden, tells of his goal with the ministry, talks houses of worship in Linden and what the community needs as part of The Columbus Dispatch's series on Linden.

Dispatch reporter Mark Ferenchik talks about the identity of Linden and its anchors in the community.

We kick off our monthly series on Linden with a historical look at the neighborhood and how it came to be. Listen to Dispatch reporters Mark Ferenchik, Rick Rouan and Kimball Perry talk about where the neighborhood has been and the struggles it currently faces. Finally, we preview what topics this series will include and what you can expect over the next twelve months.