As I was handing out Halloween candy last Thursday, one of my worst fears came true—Police Chief Steve Farmer calling me to tell me that a shooting had just been reported in Upper Arlington. Like many in the community who…
The City is committed to sharing news of services, projects and events with residents, and to that end we have an extensive communication program in place designed to cater to different resident demographics and preferred ways for obtaining information. All…
The City’s Community Awards program celebrates the people, civic groups and programs that help make UA what it is. You would think that after more than two decades, we might run low on worthy candidates, but the richness of UA’s…
Thanks to the work of local historians and authors, Diane Kelly Runyon and Kim Shoemaker Starr, awareness has been raised in the community about a former slave, Pleasant Litchford, who lived in the area and made great contributions to the…
Where do we go from here? I don't know. Ok. So, these are not the most inspirational words from your brand-new City Manager. Please, bear with me for a minute. Upper Arlington has been my family home for over 13…
An area of focus brought to the City’s attention thanks to the work of Equal UA, is a strong desire to explore options for the advancement of the community as a place that is welcoming, cohesive and inclusive. To help…
At last night’s Council Conference Session, City Council formally concluded its search for the new Upper Arlington City Manager, appointing and entering into an employment agreement with Steven R. Schoeny. Mr. Schoeny will assume his new role at the City…
After launching our new City logo in 2019, we would like your help selecting a new design for our community’s flag. Two options have been developed following extensive discussion and research on what design considerations make for a successful—and memorable—city…
The Big Table, a project of The Columbus Foundation, is a day of community building through conversations designed to strengthen and connect communities. Upper Arlington has participated as a community for each of the past 3 years and will once…
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…
The Upper Arlington Library and Upper Arlington Community Foundation have partnered for several years now on the increasingly popular Upper Arlington Author Series, bringing writers of national and international fame to our community. For 2019, event organizers are excited to…
The U.S. flag’s history and the proper etiquette for the retirement of a U.S. Flag are sometimes misunderstood or not practiced. In 2018, local Eagle Scout Joseph Piccininni wanted to help raise awareness to these issues, putting together a plan…
The City’s Parks & Recreation Department has been busy addressing key recommendations that emerged from the 2018 Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan, with a focus on using information from residents as we plan park improvements and service delivery enhancements. One…
Upper Arlington knows how to put on an Independence Day celebration. Who needs Red, White, and Boom when the Upper Arlington Civic Association (UACA) plans a parade, evening festival and an incredible firework display to remember right here in our…
A strong desire by many in our community—heard loud and clear by City Council and the Administration—is to revisit the issue of inadequate indoor recreation and community gathering space. Most notably, in a statistically valid survey conducted as part of…