Upper Arlington in the Path of Partial Totality On April 8, 2024, a rare celestial event will captivate the skies over North America, treating spectators in Mexico, the United States, and Canada to a total solar eclipse. Among the lucky viewers will be those within a 124-mile-wide band in Ohio, where the moon will completely block the sun, turning day…
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Fishinger Road Phase 2 Construction Update Kioka Avenue will be closed at Fishinger Road on February 26 and 27, 2024 for a planned waterline installation. A temporary detour will be setup north of the closure at the intersection of Kioka Avenue and Donna Drive to redirect vehicles around the road closure. Traffic will continue to be maintained with one lane…
Register Now Through March 1 Quest Dates: March 2-10 The Upper Arlington Historical Society invites residents to get in on the fun of their annual scavenger hunt with a history twist – UA Quest – which runs March 2-10. UA Quest encourages teams of up to six people to explore what you already know about UA, and to Google what…
Construction on the Bob Crane Community Center continues to be on track and within budget, and the excitement is mounting in anticipation of a Spring 2025 grand opening. Making sure the Community Center and surrounding Kingsdale Mixed-Use development has adequate public parking available to meet the district’s needs has been a priority throughout the planning process. As initial design ideas…
Fishinger Road Phase 2 Construction Update A portion of Kioka Avenue, between Fishinger Road and Donna Drive, will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024 as construction teams install a waterline. During this time, the intersection of Kioka Avenue at Fishinger Road will be closed to traffic. A detour will be setup at Donna Drive for vehicles traveling soundbound on…
Multiple Calls Have Been Received by Residents Across Central Ohio The Upper Arlington Police Division has received numerous reports recently of phone scammers attempting to impersonate law enforcement officers. Scammers are contacting residents by phone and informing them there is a warrant out for their arrest. The individuals then demand payment of a fine over the phone to resolve the…
Stories of Resilience: Black History Journey Through the Arts 2-4 pm, Saturday, February 24 PLUS: 1:30 pm Artist Talk Tremont Library, 2800 Tremont Road UA is celebrating Black History Month with a family-friendly event – Stories of Resilience: Black History Journey Through the Arts – on the afternoon of Saturday, February 24 at the Tremont Library, 2800 Tremont Road. We…
First-Ever Community Center Scheduled to Open in Spring 2025 Amidst a symphony of cheers and applause, the final steel beam was lifted into place on February 12, 2024, at the construction site of the Bob Crane Community Center. The historic moment was celebrated by members of Upper Arlington City Council and the Upper Arlington Community Foundation, along with the Upper…
**Update: Reservations for the UA Stage performance are currently full. Since 2013, the Upper Arlington Civic Association has been treating UA older adults to a dinner and sneak preview of the Upper Arlington High School Vocal Music Program’s latest musical offering. For 2024, UA residents aged 60-plus and current 2024 members of the Upper Arlington Senior Center are invited to attend…
The Community Relations Innovation Small Grant Program was established in 2022 to support community-based, innovative approaches to fulfilling the Community Relation Committee’s (CRC) Purpose, Mission and Vision. That year, two grants were awarded – to Rainbow UA for their UA Pride event, and to the Upper Arlington Schools for their Longest Table community discussion. The 2023 grant program grew in…
Bob Crane Community Center Scheduled to Open in Spring 2025 Parks and Recreation Department employees gathered at the Municipal Services Complex on January 30, 2024, to be a part of a special tradition—signing a steel beam that will become an integral part of the Bob Crane Community Center. With smiles on their faces and pride in their hearts, these individuals,…
Defendant Pleads Guilty in Largest Single Cryptocurrency and Cash Seizure in DEA History An Indian national admitted guilt in U.S. District Court on January 26, 2024, for orchestrating a dark web narcotics conspiracy. This operation facilitated the trafficking of hundreds of kilograms and tens of thousands of pills of controlled substances across the United States. The defendant established a sprawling multi-million-dollar…
Formed in 2023, the community partnership known as the Tri-Village Packers exceeded its goals for supporting children who are experiencing food insecurity in both Upper Arlington and Grandview Heights over the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday. Thanks to the combined efforts of several community service groups, in collaboration with Upper Arlington and Grandview city and schools representatives and generous donations from the…
It might seem that summer is many months away as we trudge through the cold and dreary winter weather, but now is the time for families to be planning ahead for how to keep their children busy, safe and entertained once school is out for the summer. UA Parks & Rec Summer Day Camp Registration UA Resident Registration Begins 6…