For a little over two years, a group of residents, including several Veterans of the armed services, have been collaborating on a project to enhance the Veterans memorials at Mallway Park. Their goal is to create an inviting and attractive…
We all can agree that technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. As technology continues to evolve, so does the way our residents receive information. In just the last few years–thanks to the evolution of the smartphone–video…
It happens every year—the school year starts, kids go back to college and those relaxing summer days spent cooling off at the pool are suddenly behind us. As a majority of the City’s lifeguard staff return to their academic pursuits,…
Have you ever seen a photo that we’ve posted on Facebook, Twitter or in one of our publications and wished you could save a higher resolution version for yourself? Or, have you seen our photographers out at some of our…
The Columbus Foundation is once again encouraging community members to participate in The Big Table on August 29, by either hosting or participating in a Big Table discussion. The purpose of The Big Table is to strengthen and connect communities…
Upper Arlington is on the cusp of experiencing a phase of unprecedented reinvestment, and it’s not just in the economic development arena. The Upper Arlington Schools are on the verge of realizing their plans for making their school facilities 21st…
It’s not quite election season, but yard signs have been popping up across the community over the past month or so. These signs exemplify two great things about UA and its residents: 1) We are proud to be celebrating our…
Franklin County Public Health is reporting that higher numbers of mosquitoes that can carry West Nile Virus are being caught in the traps they use to help monitor and make adjustments to their prevention and outreach efforts. Within these specific…
Anyone who has had need of emergency help from the members of our Fire Division knows first-hand of their professional, caring and dedicated approach to providing assistance when we need it most. While all in the division are deserving of…
Just 37 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood, but less than 10 percent donate each year. The need for blood is often greater than the supply. Did you know that every two seconds someone is in…
UA households received their summer, semi-annual Utility Invoice from the City late June/early July. This invoice includes the Solid Waste fee, the Stormwater Utility fee and, in some cases, a Neighborhood Lighting Utility fee. Payment is due by July 27,…
Every one of us generates an average of four or five pounds of waste each day so it is essential that we all do our part to limit what ends up in the landfill. Last year, alone, Franklin County generated…
From time to time, we receive a wave of calls about particular wildlife issues. As our Code Compliance Officer investigates these complaints, more often than not he’s finds that the problems have arisen from one or more properties in the…
I remember as a kid playing cops and robbers with my friends and thinking how exciting it would be to be a police officer. I’m sure some of you also have this fond memory from childhood. For those of us…
As Central Ohio experiences rapid growth, the abundance of wildlife that was here long before humans began changing the landscape has been adapting to dwindling natural habitats and even capitalizing on the new food sources and nesting opportunities brought about…