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…
10 am, Saturday, March 16 Thompson Park Get ready for the fastest 55 seconds in UA, as the Upper Arlington Civic Association hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt this coming Saturday, March 16 at Thompson Park. The fun begins promptly at 10 am, but families are advised to arrive early, so that you have plenty of time to park and…
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Stories of Resilience: Black History Journey Through the Arts 2-4 pm, Saturday, February 24 PLUS: 1:30 pm Artist Talk Tremont Library, 2800 Tremont Road UA is celebrating Black History Month with a family-friendly event – Stories of Resilience: Black History Journey Through the Arts – on the afternoon of Saturday, February 24 at the Tremont Library, 2800 Tremont Road. We…
**Update: Reservations for the UA Stage performance are currently 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 2024, UA residents aged 60-plus and current 2024 members of the Upper Arlington Senior Center are invited to attend…
Our sincere thanks to everyone who provided us with feedback on the new Thompson Park Playground. The design has been finalized and our playground vendor - Midstates Recreation - will be onsite this spring to install the new playground, with plans for completion in time for the 2024 Summer Camp. Check our project webpage to view the full set of…
While we’ve already had a taste or two of wintry weather, the next couple of months typically include their fair share of snowstorms. To help all in our community navigate the season safely, we have a few winter weather updates and reminders to share with you. Snow Removal The City provides exceptional snow removal services, with the aim of returning…
For the 16th consecutive time, the City has achieved exceptional financial ratings from two national agencies for two bond issuances. For an issuance of special obligation nontax revenue bonds to fund the construction of the leasable office portion of the Bob Crane Community Center, S&P Global assigned its top AAA rating and Moody’s Investor Service assigned the second highest rating…
9 am-3 pm, Saturday, December 9 Station 72, 3861 Reed Road It’s official. The holiday season has arrived. As you turn your focus to the task of gift shopping, in the spirit of the season of giving it’s important that we all remember those who are less fortunate than us. On Saturday, December 9, the City’s Fire Division is hosting…
The Upper Arlington Civic Association has its holiday programming at the ready, so read on and make sure you are ready to be part of the fun. Christmas in the Park This year’s Christmas in the Park runs from Sunday, December 3 through Thursday, December 7, giving registered families the opportunity to enjoy crafts and snacks at the Thompson Park…
VIEW THE CANDIDATES NIGHT FORUM VIDEO HERE Link: //us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/cxDcx3buU4WGkC9XwplPmu7OJKqy0i-qINZGXgtFcMv7qDV20ctK7Q0XPy3FeS09.hOQr0DOEQbyPW-Aq Passcode: LM0+n2?F The November 7 election will be here before we know it and finding time to learn about the candidates and issues coming before voters can be a challenge. But never fear…thanks to Leadership UA, Upper Arlington voters can do much of their pre-election homework at one time. This year’s…
Warrant Forgiveness Program Scheduled for October 9 am-1 pm Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 The City’s Mayor’s Court and Police Division have partnered together to host a series of Warrant Forgiveness Days, every Thursday during the month of October. Between the hours of 9 am-1 pm on October 5, 12, 19 and 26, attending individuals with existing traffic or…
National Preparedness Month is an observance held each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The theme this year is “Take Control in 1, 2, 3,” with a focus on preparing older adults for disasters. It seems that we hear of some new disaster befalling a community or region…