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first_reported: 2026-11-06 23:15 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 23:15 EST
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# Columbus developer creates The Village, a community platform

Marty Sutton, founder of the Black Wall, developed The Village, a community platform he hopes will help parents and communities stay informed about teen gatherings, NBC4 reported.

Section: [Around Town](/columbus/section/life.md) · Entities: [Marty Sutton](/columbus/wiki/marty-sutton.md), [The Village](/columbus/wiki/the-village.md), [Black Wall](/columbus/wiki/black-wall.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC4 (WCMH)](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/web-developer-hopes-tech-will-cut-back-on-teen-takeovers/), 2026-11-06 23:15 EST: Web developer hopes tech will cut back on teen takeovers

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