June is globally recognized as Pride Month, a time of celebration and reflection for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Born out of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York, the first Pride March took place on June 27, 1970 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the uprising and to demonstrate for equal rights. Over the years, Pride Day grew into…
Like clockwork, a rainy spring followed by warm weather brings mosquitoes out just in time for summer. Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance, they are a potential health risk as transmitters of diseases such as West Nile, La Crosse Encephalitis and St. Louis Encephalitis. While the reported number of human cases are few, it’s still important for us to do…
The local news media landscape is not what it used to be, with fewer ways to stay current on what’s happening in your community. Recognizing this trend, the City has increased its efforts to share regular updates with residents. Below are some convenient options available to you using your smartphone. City Insight e-News Our weekly e-newsletter is the best way…
5K Start Time: 8:30 am 1-Mile Start Time: 8:35 am The Upper Arlington Civic Association’s popular Memorial Day Run will soon be here, scheduled for the morning of Monday, May 27. Designed for both serious and casual runners, participants can choose to run a 5K course through the neighborhood to the west of the Reed Road Fire Station or a…
3:30-6:30 pm, Wednesdays Starting May 15 The Upper Arlington Farmers Market opens for the season today, along Dorset Road, between the Tremont Center and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, with a new time of 3:30-6:30 pm. Throughout the summer and into early fall, UA’s Farmers Market will take place every Wednesday, rain or shine. We hope you can join us each…
After a long winter, warmer weather is finally here to stay. To celebrate, UA Parks & Rec is hosting its annual Spring Fling family event on Saturday, May 11, from 11 am-2 pm at Sunny 95 Park, 4395 Carriage Hill Lane. Some of the great activities at this year’s Spring Fling include: Touch-A-Truck provides kids and adults an opportunity to…
10 am-3 pm, Saturday, May 4 St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 2151 Dorset Road St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Dorset Road is hosting its second annual Culture and Artisans Fair, from 10 am-3pm, on Saturday, May 4, in partnership with Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS). The event has expanded for its second year and will feature approximately artisans from all…
April 15-May 3 Click Here for Schedule and Map The Upper Arlington Fire Division will be conducting fire hydrant flushing operations beginning the week of April 15. This annual test is part of a fire hydrant maintenance program that keeps hydrants in operable condition and identifies any deficiencies that require repair. Hydrant flushing will take place weekdays between 8 am…
Season Pass Pricing Adjustments With the Northam Tennis Courts slated for replacement as part of the 2024 Northam Park Improvement Project, it has been necessary to shorten this year’s season, with eight courts available for play from May 5 through August 4. In response, the department decided to reduce the cost of 2024 season passes by 25% and to not…
5 pm, Wednesday, April 10 Mallway Park, Arlington Avenue The Upper Arlington Community Relations Committee invites residents to join them for the Second Annual Cherry Blossom Celebration, beginning at 5 pm, on Wednesday, April 10 in Mallway Park, on Arlington Avenue. This celebration of the grove of cherry trees by the Veterans Plaza is part of a broader series of…
Many species of wildlife are adept at adjusting to changing habitats and the presence of humans, capitalizing on new food sources and nesting opportunities. Here are some resources and tips for making sure your property is less attractive to wildlife such as coyotes, and for keeping your pets safe. About Coyotes Coyotes are shy and cautious animals and will typically…
10 am-2 pm, Saturday, April 6 Tremont Library The Tremont Library is hosting a Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 6 to mark the start of Earth Month. Co-sponsored with Sustainable UA, the event celebrates the various initiatives happening in our community to help us all become better stewards of our natural environment. Visit with local organizations, try hands-on activities, learn…
As Central Ohio continues to grow, the abundance of wildlife is adapting to dwindling natural habitats and capitalizing on the new food sources and nesting opportunities. Most times we can coexist peacefully with the beautiful array of birds, rabbits, squirrels and other creatures that take up residence in our yards and public parks, but some wildlife can become unwelcome “tenants,”…
If you have decided this is the year to remodel a part of your home or upgrade your patio, the City’s Community Development Department can help you with an important first step: checking to see if your home improvement project requires a permit. The permitting and inspection process is important because it allows building and planning staff to ensure new…
Good news has been coming thick and fast from the Upper Arlington Community Foundation these days, highlighting a variety of impressive initiatives that are making our community better in a variety of exciting ways. Edwards Green The Foundation recently announced the gift of green space to the community, thanks to the family of Michael and Phaedra Edwards, in honor of…