You know you’re an active Upper Arlington citizen when you’ve undergone some of our community involvement rites of passage. If you’ve ever “Walked” or donned a gold jacket for the UA Civic Association, you’re involved. If you’ve sat on a…
As one year of Capital Improvement Program projects turn from planning and design to construction, our Engineering Division is already hard at work looking at the year that will follow. In 2020, the section of McCoy Road from Kenny Road…
The kids may be heading back to school, but the summertime outdoor activities in UA are far from over, golf included. Enjoy some golf spectating the week of August 12, as the Nationwide Children’s Golf Championship—the first of three stops…
The Columbus Foundation is once again encouraging communities and citizens to participate in The Big Table on Wednesday, August 28, by either hosting or participating in a Big Table discussion. The purpose of The Big Table is to strengthen and…
The Upper Arlington Farmers Market is a weekly favorite for many throughout the summer months, and to make the experience even better this year, the City partnered with Get Fresh Markets, a local non-profit organization that manages farmers markets in…
As the Central Ohio region continues to experience unprecedented levels of growth, it’s not surprising that developers are looking to premier communities like Upper Arlington for development opportunities. Since Upper Arlington is already built out with just five percent of…
The Upper Arlington Library and Upper Arlington Community Foundation have partnered for several years now on the increasingly popular Upper Arlington Author Series, bringing writers of national and international fame to our community. For 2019, event organizers are excited to…
Summer is flying by and students will soon be returning to the classrooms. As you adjust your schedules to ready for the start of the school year, our Aquatics Division must do the same at our three outdoor pools, recognizing…
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…
Huckleberry House’s beginnings date back to 1970, as a single shelter for runaway teens. Today, it has grown into an organization with multiple locations that not only provide shelter for children in need, but support four core programs: Family Support,…
Excessive amounts of rain can harm more than just your summer plans. The heavy downpours that are commonplace with summer storms generate high levels of runoff, which flows into storm drains and ultimately empties into natural waterways. This fast-paced runoff…
The U.S. flag’s history and the proper etiquette for the retirement of a U.S. Flag are sometimes misunderstood or not practiced. In 2018, local Eagle Scout Joseph Piccininni wanted to help raise awareness to these issues, putting together a plan…
Periodically, the City has openings on Boards and Commissions that serve the community. Public service is voluntary, affording participants the opportunity to help shape their community in areas that interest them. Upper Arlington City Council invites interested residents to donate…
The need for blood is often greater than the supply. Did you know that every two seconds someone is in need of a blood transfusion? In the time it took you to read that sentence, another person needed blood. A…
Based on the number of crime shows on TV, the world of policing clearly strikes a chord with many of us. For those of us who chose a different career path but still wonder what it would be like to…