TAKE THE SURVEY DEADLINE: SUNDAY JULY 13 Every few years, the City surveys its residents to gauge how we’re doing in terms of the services that we provide, and to identify where improvements or adjustments might be needed to stay in tune with the needs and desires of the community. The 2025 Community Survey process is underway, led by the…
The City is kicking off a planning and design initiative focused on improving safety, mobility, and overall experience along Zollinger Road, from Riverside Drive to North Star Road. The Zollinger Road Mobility & Safety Improvement Project is an opportunity to thoughtfully invest in a corridor that serves thousands of daily users and sits at the heart of one of the…
Columbia Gas is undertaking a series of major infrastructure upgrades in our community, with the initial phase beginning in the Spring of 2025. These upgrades include: The replacement of old high pressure gas lines with new, federally mandated 12-inch, 16-inch, and 20-inch diameter steel pipes with safety features. These pipes are designed to service a large geographic area that extends…
By UA Fire Battalion Chief Alan Thompson The Fourth of July in Upper Arlington is without peer. The City celebrates with a first-class parade and an outstanding fireworks display. There is a Party in the Park with great live music and top-notch food. There are class reunions, baseball games, block parties and more. Unfortunately, the week surrounding the Fourth is fraught…
At the June 16 City Council Meeting, Council confirmed a slate of new appointments and reappointments for various Boards and Commissions: Civil Service Commission - James Campbell Community Relations Committee - Eric Hutchison, Megan Potts, Joanne Strasser Cultural Arts Commission - David Guion Medical Advisory Board - Dr. John Bach, Dr. Medard Lutmerding, Dr. Bradley Raetzke Parks & Recreation Advisory…
June 13, 2025 Dear Upper Arlington Schools staff, families and community members, We write to share our deep concerns about a series of Ohio property tax provisions that are currently under consideration within House Bill 335 (HB 335). If passed, this legislation would eliminate inside millage, ban new emergency and substitute levies, and give county budget commissions the authority to…
With UA’s favorite day of the year just around the corner, we have some useful information to share with the community. Block Parties If your neighborhood is planning to host a block party on the Fourth of July, the deadline for submitting your permit application is Wednesday, June 18. The $50 fee covers administrative costs and the delivery of barricades…
6 pm, Monday, June 16 Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road We invite you to join members of City Council, the Community Relations Committee, and the City’s Administration on the Plaza of the Municipal Services Center for a UA Juneteenth recognition program and the raising of the Juneteenth flag. This year, we welcome keynote speaker, Ohio Senator, Hearcel Craig, who…
The Upper Arlington Fire Division and Upper Arlington Firefighters Local 1521 are proud to announce the launch of a brand new Project Fire Buddies chapter in Central Ohio. Project Fire Buddies is a national nonprofit initiative that connects firefighters with children battling serious illnesses. Through surprise visits, special events, and heartfelt connections, the program is dedicated to bringing joy, hope,…
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy our beautiful parks and neighborhoods, and it’s a time when we see a marked increase in residents out walking with their dogs. It’s also a time when we typically receive an increase in complaints about negative encounters with dogs running loose in the parks. While dog owners have every right to enjoy our…
The City of Upper Arlington, in partnership with SWACO, Circular Thrift, and Sustainable UA, has launched a textile recycling drop-off pilot program running from June 1 through August 31. This initiative provides residents with a convenient and eco-friendly way to dispose of worn-out or damaged clothing and household textiles—items that are no longer suitable for donation or resale and would…
The Upper Arlington Fire Division welcomed three new firefighter/paramedics during a swearing-in ceremony held on June 2, at the Municipal Services Center. Joined by family, friends, and fellow first responders, Gabriel Shuman, Abel Cuellar, and Elian Zayed took the oath of office, marking the beginning of their service to the Upper Arlington community. Each new member received their helmet—a powerful…
Each year as the Fourth of July celebrations approach, we like to send out a friendly reminder to residents on the City’s requirements for under speed vehicles, including golf carts. These vehicles must meet various Ohio Department of Public Safety standards – such as having working lights, seatbelts, adequate brakes, windshields, and rear-view mirrors. The vehicles must be titled and…
6-9 pm, Thursday, June 12 Mallway Park UA Parks & Rec is excited to host the fourth annual Arts on Arlington on the evening of Thursday, June 12 at Mallway Park. Part of the UA Performance Series, Arts on Arlington is designed to support and showcase local artists, artisans and performers. The following local vendors will have their handmade products…
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…