Safety Town is a summer preschool program hosted by the UA Police Division that teaches children all aspects of child safety. Founded in 1971, approximately 400 children attend Safety Town each year, learning how to make wise decisions in potentially dangerous situations, and how to handle emergencies in their young lives. Students learn about pedestrian and traffic safety by tricycling…
Join us for Won’t You Be Our Neighbor, the City of Upper Arlington’s podcast—special thanks to Colin Gawel for the theme music. Season 3, Episode 18 - Bob White Sr. Longtime Upper Arlington resident and co-founder of The Daimler Group, Bob White Senior joins the dynamic duo to chat on luxury cars, the origins of The Daimler Group, Inc., and…
Deadline: Noon, Monday, March 31 Common Greens, the non-profit entity that partners with the City for our annual UA Farmers Market, has announced their first annual T-shirt design contest for the 2025 market season. Local artists are invited to submit one design/entry by the deadline of Noon, Monday, March 31. The winning artist will receive $500, in addition to having…
The City of Upper Arlington and the Upper Arlington Historical Society are pleased to announce that Dr. Martin Peter Sayers, II and Marjorie Garvin Sayers are the 2025 Upper Arlington Wall of Honor inductees. Dr. Sayers (1922-2013) was a pioneering pediatric neurosurgeon, a world-renowned and pathbreaking innovator. “Pete” grew up in the early years of Upper Arlington, which had been…
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 The City is fortunate to have many residents who are willing to donate their time and expertise serving on the various Boards and Commissions that have been formed to address specific community issues. In return, these individuals are afforded the opportunity to help shape their community in areas that are of interest to them…
“The Play UA assistance that we received was such a great help! It allowed me to have my son participate in two soccer camps, and most importantly to any kindergarten kid, Safety Town. Without the assistance I received I would not have registered him for the soccer camps. I'm so grateful that there was a way to assist me so…
2-4 pm, Saturday, February 15 Tremont Library, 2800 Tremont Road UA is celebrating Black History Month with a family-friendly event – Honoring Black Labor Through the Arts – on the afternoon of Saturday, February 15 at the Tremont Library, 2800 Tremont Road. UA Parks & Rec and the Upper Arlington Library invite you to join us in celebrating Black…
Since 2022, the Community Relations Innovation Small Grant Program has been supporting community-based, innovative approaches to fulfilling the Community Relation Committee’s (CRC) Purpose, Mission and Vision. For the 2025 grant cycle, the following groups have been awarded grants: Accessibility UA / Tri-Village Lions Club A grant of $3,500 will be provided to support the efforts of a new initiative, Accessibility…
The first of two semi-annual utility invoices from the City for 2025 will be mailed to UA households at the end of January. These invoices typically include the Solid Waste Fee, the Stormwater Utility Fee, and in some cases, a Neighborhood Utility Lighting Fee, however in this instance the Solid Waste fee will be waived. Upper Arlington City Council has…
January 22 Update: UA Stage Reservations Closed - Event Full Since 2013, the Upper Arlington Civic Association has been treating UA older adults to a dinner and sneak preview of the Upper Arlington High School Vocal Music Program’s latest musical offering. For 2025, UA residents aged 60-plus and past 2024 members of the Upper Arlington Senior Center are invited to attend…
Deadline: Friday, January 17, 2025 Each year, the City seeks nominations of the many worthy individuals and groups that have helped make our community better in some way, through our annual Community Awards Program. Now is the time to submit your nominations before our Friday, January 17 deadline, for the following categories: Business Community Enrichment Community Relations Senior Youth Submit…
The holiday season is a time for gathering to exchange gifts and enjoy meals with family and friends. A side product resulting from all the merriment each year is trash – lots of it. Read on for a summary of options for diverting various items from the landfill in the weeks ahead. Holiday Lights Recycling Program Available Through January 31…
An application and permitting process is in place for community special events that require use of City property and/or City logistical and planning support. Event organizers are encouraged to start their applications early (see the schedule below). For new event proposals, planners may be required to attend a review meeting. : 2025 Event Planning Schedule For Events Held: Application Deadline…
The City of Upper Arlington Police Division recently announced that it has successfully attained reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The division successfully attained its first accreditation in 1993 and has been able to retain this important standard since that time. We are fortunate to enjoy superior safety services in UA, but it’s not a…
We recently shared some basic holiday shopping tips and now it’s time to brush up on some home safety reminders. If You Are Traveling for the Holidays Notify the Police Division of your plans by completing a Notice of Temporary Vacancy form, and officers will periodically check on your home during your absence. Make sure your home looks lived in…