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- Won't You Be Our Neighbor Podcast Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 12:30 PM City Council Member Todd Walter shares insights into his career in hospitality real estate, years of community service, and what brought him back to Upper Arlington to raise his family.
- Bring Us Your Pumpkins for Composting Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 3:53 PM The Halloween decorations are making way for the holidays and its' time to drop fresh pumpkins off at our collection site at Fancyburg Park. Check here for more.
- November/December UA Insight Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 3:31 PM The latest newsletter from the City, UA Schools and UA Library should have arrived at UA homes this week, filled with timely updates on special projects, City programs, seasonal updates, and more.
- Issue 34 - Police and Fire Pension Levy Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 1:47 PM The November 3 General Election is just days away. If you have not voted early or via absentee ballot, please make sure you are informed on Issue 34, the City's Police & Fire Pension Levy, before you head to the ballot box.
- Public Art Coming to the Bob Crane Community Center Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 4:43 PM An exciting public art project has been announced for the lobby area of the Bob Crane Community Center.
- Breakfast & Brunch with Santa Registration Opens November 5 Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 2:04 PM One of Upper Arlington's most beloved holiday traditions is returning this December!
- Fraudulent Invoices Targeting Residents and Businesses Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 4:15 PM Scammers are using publicly available information to create convincing fake invoices that appear to come from the City of Upper Arlington.
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- Preparing for Beggar's Night with the Pumpkin Patrol City archive Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 1:40 PM The spooky season is upon us, and UA kids will soon be heading out for Beggar's Night. Be sure you've brushed up on some safety tips, and watch for UAPD's Pumpkin Patrol as marked City vehicles cruise the community keeping kids safe and passing out candy.
- DEA Drug Take Back Event City archive Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 11:04 AM It's time to check your medicine cabinets for old and unused prescription drugs—then bring them to the drive-thru Drug Take Back event at Station 72 on the morning of Saturday, October 24
- Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Reminders for Fire Prevention Week City archive Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 9:17 PM Its National Fire Prevention Week and this year's focus is on lithium-ion battery safety. There's more to it than you might imagine, so make sure you are using these batteries safely to reduce the risk of fire in your home.
- Fancyburg Park Update: Playground Design Nears Completion City archive Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 3:25 PM A series of renderings showing a new and much improved playground at Fancyburg Park are available, and UA Parks & Rec wants you to let us know what you think of the playground elements and overall design.
- 2026 Columbus Marathon to Pass Through UA on October 18 City archive Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 8:55 AM The 2026 Columbus Marathon is this Sunday, with a portion of the route passing through UA. Check here for details on where to cheer the runners, parking and road closure details.
- UACA's Golden Bear Scare Returns for Another Frightful Year City archive Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 8:47 AM 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, October 19-21.
- Community Meeting Scheduled to Consider Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORAs) in UA City archive Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 8:28 AM Please join our economic development team to discuss a possible Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) for Tremont Center, at a community meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 14.
- Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for UA North City archive Sun, Oct 4, 2026 MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM We have been notified by Franklin County Public Health of their plans to spray for mosquitoes for all areas north of McCoy Road during the evening/overnight hours of Wednesday, October 7. Spraying activities will begin at approximately 8:30 pm, weather…
- Accident Update - Tremont and Ridgecliff Roads City archive Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 9:27 AM Tuesday morning, an accident occurred at Tremont and Ridgecliff roads involving one vehicle and a pedestrian. We are extremely saddened to confirm that the pedestrian – Monsignor John Johnson of St. Agatha’s Church – passed away last night.
- UAPD Celebrates Promotion of New Sergeant City archive Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 2:23 PM Alex Mason begins a new chapter with the Upper Arlington Police Division following his promotion to Sergeant.
- Jazz at the Barn Returns October 8 City archive Mon, Sep 28, 2026 Offering a unique blend of live music and rustic charm, Jazz at the Barn invites the community to enjoy an evening of entertainment on the lawn of the Amelita Mirolo Barn. This free event features performances by talented local musicians, creating an intimate atmosphere perfect…
- City’s Leaf Collection Program Mid-October City archive Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 9:02 AM The City will provide leaf collection services beginning the week of October 19. Check here for an overview of the program and to view the Leaf Collection Tracking Map once the program has begun.
- Upcoming Closures & Detours for Northwest Boulevard City archive Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 12:30 PM Construction is entering the final phase which includes a temporary full road closure planned to begin in early October.
- Celebrate the Season at Fall Fest! City archive Thu, Sep 24, 2026 Celebrate the season at Fall Fest on Sunday, October 4, from 1–5 pm at Fancyburg Park. This free, family-friendly event offers an afternoon of fall fun with hayrides, pumpkin decorating, cider sampling, caramel apple dipping, inflatables, a corn maze, shelled corn pit, hands-on…
- Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for Upper Arlington Central & North City archive Thu, Sep 24, 2026 MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM We have received notice from Franklin County Public Health of their plans to spray for mosquitoes for all areas of Upper Arlington north of Zollinger Road, during the evening/overnight hours of Monday, September 28. Spraying activities will begin at…
- Help Shape the Future of the Bob Crane Community Center City archive Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 3:34 PM As the Bob Crane Community Center approaches 18 months of serving the community, UA Parks & Rec wants to hear about your experience.
- Tri-Village Packers are Packing Food and Fueling Futures City archive Mon, Sep 21, 2026 TRI-VILLAGE PACKERS DONATION PORTAL Since launching their first Thanksgiving food support program for local children in 2023, the Tri-Village Packers have been on a roll, and the 2026-27 school year will be no exception. This volunteer-run, donation- and grant-funded initiative…
- Notice of Mosquito Spraying for UA Central and South City archive Thu, Sep 17, 2026 We have been notified by Franklin County Public Health of their plans to spray for mosquitoes for all areas of UA south of McCoy Road during the evening/overnight hours of Monday, September 21. Spraying activities will begin at approximately 8:30 pm, weather permtting. The…
- Envision Henderson Online Survey Available Through October 11 City archive Tue, Sep 15, 2026 ENVISION HENDERSON & ONLINE SURVEY In March 2025, City Council unanimously adopted the Envision Henderson Corridor Plan, following a year-long planning and engagement process. An extensive phase of community engagement helped establish a shared vision focused on improving…
- Older Adult Resource Fair Coming to the Bob Crane Community Center City archive Mon, Sep 14, 2026 9 am-Noon | Tuesday, September 22 Bob Crane Community Center Connect with local organizations and learn more about new services at the Older Adult Resource Fair on Tuesday, September 22, at the Bob Crane Community Center. This free event brings together knowledgeable providers…
No longer on the city's feed
- 2026 Navratri & Diwali Celebration Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 9:20 AM No longer on the city's News Flash feed since Oct 31, 2026. The city may have removed or archived it; check the city's site.
- UA Business Spotlight: The Original Goodie Shop Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 8:57 AM No longer on the city's News Flash feed since Oct 29, 2026. The city may have removed or archived it; check the city's site.
- UA Business Spotlight: The Original Goodie Shop Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 8:53 AM No longer on the city's News Flash feed since Oct 29, 2026. The city may have removed or archived it; check the city's site.
- Won't You Be Our Neighbor Podcast Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 12:39 PM No longer on the city's News Flash feed since Oct 15, 2026. The city may have removed or archived it; check the city's site.