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…
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…
At a February 2019 retreat, City Council developed a strategic plan and organizational goals for the coming one-to-two years. This included the vision statement: “Upper Arlington’s community pride, thoughtful planning, collaborative approach, and financial stability are the cornerstones of our…
With UA’s favorite day of the year just around the corner, we have some useful information to share with the community. Block Parties If your neighborhood is planning to host a block party on the Fourth of July, the deadline…
Following an eight-year dispute process, the City of Upper Arlington has prevailed in its efforts to preserve the professional office complex on Arlington Centre Boulevard currently owned by Tree of Life Christian Schools for commercial use only. After the City…
The City of Upper Arlington is seeking applications from qualified professionals for the position of City Manager. Ideal candidates will have outstanding interpersonal and communications skills plus a proven track record of success in the public sector and will be…
At a retreat in February, City Council developed a strategic plan and organizational goals for the coming one-to-two years, with Resolution 5-2019 passed by Council in April to formalize the City’s priorities in the months ahead. As part of this…
Last year, a number of Upper Arlington organizations attended The Big Table event where LaurenLitton–State Coordinator of Revive Civility Ohio–facilitated discussions about the principles of civil discourse and shared best practices on how to find common ground when discussing controversial…
On February 12, 2019, the Upper Arlington community lost one of its finest, with the passing of recently retired City Manager Ted Staton. On Sunday, February 17, we gathered with Ted’s family, friends and former colleagues to celebrate Ted’s life…
On February 12, 2019, the Upper Arlington community lost one of its finest, with the passing of recently retired City Manager Ted Staton. On Sunday, February 17, we gathered with Ted’s family, friends and former colleagues to celebrate Ted’s life…
Written by Emma Speight, Community Affairs Director The 2019 State of the City Address was bitter sweet for many in our organization and the community, as we paid tribute to retiring City Manager Ted Staton. Facing some medical challenges that…
As a service to residents of Franklin County, Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) offers immunization clinics and education for children and adults throughout the year. The clinics support a wide range of insurance policies, so be sure to check online…