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…
10 am-2 pm Saturday, April 26 Fire Station 72 on Reed Road Despite all the efforts and resources from public health agencies and safety personnel, opioid and heroin addiction remains a major health and safety crisis in our state and across the nation. This is an issue that touches people and communities of all socio-economic backgrounds and ages, including right…
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 The City is fortunate to have many residents who are willing to donate their time and expertise serving on the various Boards and Commissions that have been formed to address specific community issues. In return, these individuals are afforded the opportunity to help shape their community in areas that are of interest to them…
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…
Sunday, April 27, 5:30-8:30 pm Bob Crane Community Center Upper Arlington is fortunate to be called home by many residents who understand the value of giving back to their community. Whether it’s through volunteerism or philanthropy, UA is stronger and more cohesive because of the many acts of kindness bestowed on our community through various civic groups. The contributions of…
Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for April 14–May 2 The Upper Arlington Fire Division will begin its annual fire hydrant flushing program the week of April 14. This important maintenance helps ensure hydrants remain in working order and allows crews to identify any repairs that may be needed. Crews will be flushing hydrants on weekdays between 8 am and 6 pm. A…
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…
The City of Upper Arlington proudly celebrated the grand opening of the Bob Crane Community Center, a 165,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility designed to serve as a hub for wellness, recreation, and community connection. Hundreds of residents attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on April 6, where they explored the expansive amenities, learned about programs and services, and purchased memberships. “This…
Pizzuti Solutions unveiled two works of art on April 2, 2025, that were donated during an Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Commission meeting at the Bob Crane Community Center. Pizzuti Solutions worked as an Owner’s Representative on the community center, where the pieces will be permanently displayed. Pizzuti Solutions LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Pizzuti Companies and combines…
The City of Upper Arlington and Upper Arlington City Schools are excited to announce an innovative partnership that will take event customization to the next level. Starting April 1, 2025, groups that rent the Event Center at the Bob Crane Community Center will have the unique opportunity to project custom messages onto the exterior of the Upper Arlington High School…
10 am-2 pm, Saturday, April 5 Tremont Library The Tremont Library is hosting a Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 5 to mark the start of Earth Month. Co-sponsored with Sustainable UA, the event celebrates the various initiatives happening in our community to help us all become better stewards of our natural environment. Various entities will be exhibiting in the atrium,…
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…