The Halloween decorations adorning homes in UA each year hold their own against the Christmas holidays. From houses covered in eerie cobwebs to porches decorated with jack-o-lanterns, gravestones in front yards to flying witches hanging from trees, by the time Beggar’s Night actually rolls around, children are practically dying with anticipation to put on their costumes and head out for…
Each year, the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) hosts a series of collection days in partnership with local communities, enabling residents to safely rid their home of unwanted household hazardous wastes. Two dates are on the horizon: 8 am-1 pm, Saturday, September 23 – 3226 Kingston Avenue in Grove City 8 am-2 pm, Saturday, October 7 – Westerville…
5-10 pm, Saturday, September 30 Tremont Center A UA Civic Association tradition from when the community was first developing has been taken off the shelf and reformatted for today’s residents. Neighbors Night Out promises a fun evening for the family, while also serving as a “welcome mat” for newer members of our community, so that they can meet their neighbors, and…
This is a transformative time in UA, with our community’s stakeholders working collectively toward a vibrant future. The City is continuing to reinvest in our streets, sidewalks, parks and public facilities at record levels, and recently began construction on the Bob Crane Community Center – a much anticipated facility that will transform the health, wellness and gathering opportunities available to…
A heads up that the OhioHealth Grandview Yard Half & Quarter Marathon will be taking to the streets on the morning of Sunday, August 6. This event, which will benefit the Upper Arlington Community Foundation, has been expanded in 2023, with a significant portion of the half marathon passing through UA. To accommodate the run, a series of temporary parking…
Neighbors Night Out 5-10 pm, Saturday, September 30 Tremont Center Parking Lot The Upper Arlington Civic Association (UACA) has been hosting many of the community’s most beloved family-friendly events for as long as anyone can remember. From the Fourth of July parade and evening festival with fireworks, to the Golden Bear Scare and Christmas in the Park programming, it’s all…
July 13, 2023 2164 Riverside Drive - Glam Dentistry Final Development Plan Glam Dentistry has submitted a final development plan for building and site improvements at 2164 Riverside Drive, to accommodate an expanded dental practice. The proposal will be reviewed by the Board of Zoning and Planning at its Wednesday, July 19 meeting. The meeting begins at 6 pm, at…
4:30 pm, Sunday, July 16 Amelita Mirolo Barn, Sunny 95 Park Northwest Kiwanis is partnering with UA Parks & Rec and Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation to form an Aktion Club serving the Tri-Village Area. Aktion Club is the only service club for adults with disabilities, with more than 10,000 members worldwide. Club members become competent, capable, caring leaders through…
Following the departure of former Economic Development Director, Joe Henderson, early in 2023, the City’s Administration decided to explore alternative options for fulfilling the City’s economic development needs. After issuing a Request for Proposals for a consulting firm to take on this role on behalf of the City, Columbus-based The Montrose Group, LLC was selected as the preferred team. On…
For any responsible pet owner, one of their worst nightmares is for their dog to go missing – perhaps a side gate was left open, the dog slipped its collar when out for a walk or took off in fear during the Fourth of July fireworks season. The reasons for a beloved pet to be lost and at large are…
7 pm, Wednesday, June 7 Jones Middle School The Upper Arlington Historical Society continues its “History Speaks” series, with a June 7 discussion on architecture of 50+ year-old homes. Join presenter Susan Keeny, Preservation Director at Columbus Landmarks, to learn why taking a preservation approach is important not only for our homes, but also for our neighborhoods. Highlights of local…
June 1-July 7 3600 Tremont Road The City’s Concourse Gallery is hosting an informational exhibit developed by the YWCA of Columbus, that has been touring the region in recent months. Undesign the Redline portrays the history of structural racism caused by the 1938 redlining maps. The exhibit shows how this inequality continues to impact communities today, while also focusing on…
UA Police is urging drivers to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May 22 to June 4, 2023. “We want seat belt use to be an automatic habit for drivers…