3-6:30 pm, Wednesdays Starting May 14 Dorset Road by Tremont Center You know Spring is truly here when local farmers markets start opening for the season, providing community members direct access to fresh produce from hard-working farm families. Upper Arlington’s Farmers Market is proud to be counted among the many popular venues that sell regionally-grown produce, including fruits and vegetables,…
4:30-6 pm, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Bob Crane Community Center 3200 Tremont Road REGISTER HERE The City of Upper Arlington and TriVillage Chamber Partnership are pleased to co-host the Fast Connections: Big Impact! networking event to further connect the Tri-Village business community with local non-profit and civic organizations. If you are part of the local business community, we invite you…
As climate patterns shift, Franklin County is expected to experience up to 30% more rainfall each spring over the next decade. This increase in precipitation means more stormwater runoff—and with it, a greater risk of flooding. Traditionally, communities have relied on gray infrastructure—like sewers, tunnels, and treatment plants—to manage stormwater. While these systems remain essential, green infrastructure offers a complementary…
Pickleball has become one of Upper Arlington’s most popular recreational activities, and it’s easy to see why. The sport is uniquely accessible, with simple rules, minimal equipment, and a smaller court size that makes it easier on the body—appealing to players of all ages and skill levels. Its low physical demands paired with fun, fast-paced gameplay allow older adults to…
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 21 - Matt & Meghan Terwilliger Join official co-hosts Darren and Steve as they interview Iterhic Wealth Advisors Founder Matt and Marketing Director Meghan Terwilliger - who are both college basketball pros. Listen in as…
Evening of Wednesday, May 7 Light Ohio Blue is an annual statewide campaign designed to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, as well as to show support for those who currently serve and protect our respective communities. Each May, Ohioans are encouraged to change their home exterior lights to blue to show their support…
READ THE DRAFT REPORT HERE The City just completed a study of the community’s housing market to better understand existing conditions and trends. Conducted by CommunityScale, an urban planning and spatial data analysis company, the study looked at existing conditions, such as the number and types of available housing, trends in property values and housing cost increases, and trends in…
City Council recently approved a series of amendments to the City traffic code and park rules, to simplify and provide greater clarity on several items, including the appropriate use of various forms of transportation, such as e-bikes and scooters. Highlights of Ordinance 6-2025 include: Chapter 383 Amendments (Transportation Rules) The amendments apply to all forms of transportation other than walking…
Celebrate the grand reopening of the newly renovated Northam Tennis and Pickleball Courts! Join City officials and community members at 4 pm on Thursday, May 1, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a host of exciting upgrades. The revitalized facility now features nine Har-Tru clay tennis courts with underground irrigation, six brand-new pickleball courts, and a new service building with…
Get ready for an evening of art, music, and community at Soundwaves at the Center, a special event celebrating the official opening of the Bob Crane Community Center. This event is free and open to the public, so come as you are and bring a friend. The evening blends live musical performances with visual art, featuring an artist talk by…
Assistant Fire Chief Michael Bell has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of Chief Fire Officer (CFO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing met on April 7, 2025, to confer the designation. Assistant Chief Bell becomes one of only 2,030 CFOs worldwide to achieve this prestigious recognition. The CFO Designation Program is a voluntary program designed to recognize…
Following the recent heavy rain, Public Works crews began making repairs to a damaged storm sewer along North Parkway Drive. While the initial plan was to complete the repair in a day, further inspection revealed the need to replace an additional section of pipe. The section of North Parkway Drive between Coventry Road and South Parkway Drive will need to…
A new tornado siren has been installed at Miller Park, helping to strengthen emergency notification coverage in the area. Recently relocated from Jones Middle School, the siren is now installed behind the Upper Arlington Public Library’s Miller Park Branch to better serve the surrounding neighborhoods. Managed by the Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security, the siren will now be…
The City of Upper Arlington is proud to announce the swearing-in of Officer Mitchell Cosby as the newest member of our Police Division. Officer Cosby joins the City as a lateral transfer from the Toledo Police Department, where he served since 2021. During his time with Toledo, Officer Cosby gained valuable experience in both patrol and special duty assignments, earning…
5 pm, Monday, April 7 Mallway Park, Arlington Avenue Members of the Upper Arlington Community Relations Committee and Asian American Community Services (AACS) invite residents to join them for the Third Annual Cherry Blossom Celebration, beginning at 5 pm, on Monday, April 7 in Mallway Park, on Arlington Avenue. Upper Arlington’s celebration of the Veterans Plaza grove of cherry trees is…