By UA Fire Battalion Chief Alan Thompson The Fourth of July in Upper Arlington is without peer. The City celebrates with a first class parade and an outstanding fireworks display. There is a Party in the Park with great live music and top notch food. There are class reunions, baseball games, block parties and more. Unfortunately, the week surrounding the Fourth…
Following the departure of former Economic Development Director, Joe Henderson, early in 2023, the City’s Administration decided to explore alternative options for fulfilling the City’s economic development needs. After issuing a Request for Proposals for a consulting firm to take on this role on behalf of the City, Columbus-based The Montrose Group, LLC was selected as the preferred team. On…
6-9 pm, Thursday, June 22 Miller Park UA Parks & Rec and the UA Library have joined forces to host the second in our UA Performance Series – Music at Miller. Enjoy an evening of live music and more with a focus on youth and families. Stage performances will include Musicologie and Snack Time, with the Library hosting some music…
Application Deadline: July 17 There’s a lot more to community policing than meets the eye, and each fall, the Upper Arlington Police Division welcomes a select number of community members into the Citizen Police Academy program for a behind the scenes look at local law enforcement. The Citizen Police Academy gives residents a greater understanding and awareness of numerous law…
4 pm, Friday, June 16 Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road We invite you to join members of City Council, the Community Relations Committee, and the City’s Administration on the Plaza of the Municipal Services Center for a UA Juneteenth recognition program and the raising of the Juneteenth flag. The ceremony will feature keynote speaker, Rita Fuller-Yates, an acclaimed Columbus…
With UA’s favorite day of the year just around the corner, we have some useful information to share with the community as you plan your Fourth Weekend and day-of activities. Block Parties If your neighborhood is planning to host a block party on the Fourth of July, the deadline for submitting your permit application is Friday, June 24. The $50…
1-5 pm, Sunday, June 11 Sunny 95 Park Rainbow UA has once again expanded its plans for UA Pride, moving the event to Sunny 95 Park for 2023, and putting together an afternoon packed with activities and entertainment. Thanks to the support of many local businesses, UA Pride will include art, entertainment, resource tables and public speakers, all with a…
For any responsible pet owner, one of their worst nightmares is for their dog to go missing – perhaps a side gate was left open, the dog slipped its collar when out for a walk or took off in fear during the Fourth of July fireworks season. The reasons for a beloved pet to be lost and at large are…
7 pm, Wednesday, June 7 Jones Middle School The Upper Arlington Historical Society continues its “History Speaks” series, with a June 7 discussion on architecture of 50+ year-old homes. Join presenter Susan Keeny, Preservation Director at Columbus Landmarks, to learn why taking a preservation approach is important not only for our homes, but also for our neighborhoods. Highlights of local…
June 1-July 7 3600 Tremont Road The City’s Concourse Gallery is hosting an informational exhibit developed by the YWCA of Columbus, that has been touring the region in recent months. Undesign the Redline portrays the history of structural racism caused by the 1938 redlining maps. The exhibit shows how this inequality continues to impact communities today, while also focusing on…
UA Police is urging drivers to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May 22 to June 4, 2023. “We want seat belt use to be an automatic habit for drivers…
Like clockwork, a rainy spring followed by warm weather brings mosquitoes out just in time for summer. Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance, they are a potential health risk as transmitters of diseases such as West Nile, La Crosse Encephalitis and St. Louis Encephalitis. While the reported number of human cases are few, it’s still important for us to do…
The local news media landscape is not what it used to be, with fewer ways to stay current on what’s happening in your community. Recognizing this trend, the City has increased its efforts to share regular updates with residents. Below are some convenient options available to you using your smartphone. City Insight e-News Our weekly e-newsletter is the best way…
After a long winter, warmer weather is finally here to stay. To celebrate, UAPark & Rec is hosting its annual Spring Fling family event on Saturday, May 20, from 11 am-2 pm at Sunny 95 Park, 4395 Carriage Hill Lane. Some of the great activities at this year’s Spring Fling include: Touch-A-Truck allows kids and adults to explore various City…
The Upper Arlington Civic Association’s popular Memorial Day Run will soon be here, scheduled for the morning of Monday, May 29. Designed for both serious and casual runners, participants can choose to run a 5K course through the neighborhood to the west of the Reed Road Fire Station or a one-mile option. As a general heads up to the community…