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 board or task force, or participated in a focus group, you’re involved. If you are serious about making a difference…
10 am-2 pm, Saturday, October 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 our nation. This is an issue that touches people and communities of all socio-economic backgrounds and ages, including right…
Another spectacular showing is expected as fans, volunteers and donors turn out to watch an impressive 12,000 full and half-marathon runner breeze through Central Ohio on the morning of Sunday, October 20 for the annual Columbus Marathon. For those looking to cheer on this year’s participants, the marathon traces a route through a portion of Upper Arlington. Runners will enter…
The Tri-Village Packers are back for a second year, with plans for their food support program for children in Upper Arlington and Grandview Heights who are experiencing food insecurity well underway. For the 2024-2025 school year, the Packers plan to support children over the Thanksgiving and Spring Break holidays, and they are seeking financial donations from community members to help…
Following improved weather conditions, the open burn ban for Upper Arlington has been lifted. The ban, which was issued by the Ohio State Fire Marshal on September 6, 2024, due to drought conditions, restricted all open burning activities, including recreational fires, fire pits, and charcoal grills, across Franklin County and over two dozen other Ohio counties. With recent rainfall reducing…
UA is proud to be a Tree City USA, a designation that we’ve held for over 30 years. Trees enhance the aesthetics of our streets and neighborhoods, filter the air, and help keep our community several degrees cooler in the summer months. One by product of a healthy urban forest, however, is the increasing amount of leaf debris that needs…
Beggars Night in Upper Arlington is set for Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 6-8 pm, and this year brings a new, exciting feature to help make the most of this festive and frightful night! The City of Upper Arlington is introducing Track for Treats, a program designed to enhance the Halloween experience for both trick-or-treaters and homeowners. Homeowners can participate…
With the Columbus Marathon coming up on Sunday, October 20, and as we head toward the end of Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, November 3, this is a great time for some safety reminders for the joggers in our community. Jogging is a popular pastime for many. The most dedicated will take to the streets at all times of the…
6-9 pm, Monday, October 14-Wednesday, October 16 Smith Nature Park Smith Nature Park passersby have no doubt noticed a chill in the air, as a host of goblins and ghouls begin to emerge from the depths of the forest in readiness for the UA Civic Association’s Golden Bear Scare. Held from 6-9 pm, Monday through Wednesday, October 14-16, the Golden…
The City of Upper Arlington currently has Open Bids, Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on the following goods and services: Bid Number: UA24-72 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Full-Service Maintenance Program - Closes 11 am, October 17 Bid Number: UA24-75 Amelita Mirolo Barn and Community Center Permitted Caterers - Closes at 12 pm, October 10 Bid Number:…
Starting at Noon on Monday, September 30, Kioka Avenue will be temporarily closed at Fishinger Road to allow contractors to make necessary adjustments to water valve boxes. The closure will be in effect through Tuesday, October 1 and will impact traffic on the north side of Fishinger Road only. Kioka Avenue on the south side will remain open to traffic…
The City will provide leaf collection services beginning the week of October 14, and running through early December, weather permitting. Residents are advised to refrain from placing leaves at the curb until one week before the start of the program AND to stop at least one week before the program ends. The timeframe for collection each year does not change…
1-5 pm, Sunday, October 6 Fancyburg Park One of the best ways to celebrate all that the fall season has to offer is by attending UA Parks & Recreation’s annual Fall Fest, held this year at Fancyburg Park on Sunday, October 6, from 1-5 pm. This popular family event takes on a twist, where the pumpkin patch meets NFL tailgate.…
The November 5 General Election will be here before we know it, and now is the time to make sure you are informed on the issues and candidates, to make sure your voter registration information is current, and that you know your options for voting early, via absentee ballot or in person on Election Day. So, here’s a rundown of…
The 2023 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) is now available on our website, providing an overview of your City’s financial health. Taxes and finances are a complicated thing on a personal level, let alone at the City or State level, and the PAFR is our attempt to give you the “CliffsNotes” version of a much larger and more complex document—the…