2025 Abbey Theater of Dublin, Ohio Season Announced

(Dublin, Ohio) — As the final bows of 2024 are taken, the Abbey Theater of Dublin is putting a spotlight on its 2025 season! The Abbey is excited to announce its dynamic lineup of 13 productions, including Tony-winning musicals and multiple world and midwestern premieres. The theater is also honored to partner with Original Productions […]

City of Dublin Approves Contract with Artist Ivan Depeña for Next Public Artwork

The City of Dublin staff brought forward a resolution to Dublin City Council at the Nov. 4 meeting to approve a contract with artist Ivan Depeña for the Muirfield Drive Public Art Commission. The contract was authorized, and the project is planned to move forward at the Muirfield and Whittingham Drive location, with an anticipated completion in early 2026. Ivan […]

City of Dublin Named a Runner Friendly Community

(Dublin, Ohio) — Lace up your running shoes — the City of Dublin was recently designated as a Runner Friendly Community by the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). Dublin is officially one of three Ohio cities (Dayton and Toledo) recognized by the RRCA for its running infrastructure and support from local businesses and government. […]

Dublin Irish Festival Wins Big at the International Festival and Events Association Pinnacle Awards

(Dublin, Ohio) —The luck of the Irish lives on after the 67th annual International Festival and Events Association (IFEA) Convention, Expo and Retreat in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Competition winners were announced during the convention, and the City of Dublin was among the many honored for festival and event excellence. Awards were […]

Two Dublin Police officers talking to three kids in Riverside Crossing Park.

Dublin Launches Student Trauma-Informed Care Program

Dublin City Schools, in partnership with the Dublin Police, is the first school district in Franklin County to roll out a new program focused on a trauma-informed care response to promote student resilience through positive relationships with school staff members and first responders. Handle With Care is a statewide program that allows first responders to […]

Abbey Theater of Dublin Receives Community Award at Central Ohio Theatre RoundTable Celebration

The Abbey Theater of Dublin was the shining star at this year’s Central Ohio Theatre RoundTable Annual Celebration as the event host and recipient of the Community Partner Award. The award recognizes businesses, companies or individuals who provide creative and innovative support to one or more arts organizations. The Abbey Theater was honored for its ongoing […]

Dublin Introduces Two New Autonomous Mowers 

(Dublin, Ohio) The City of Dublin is moving forward for the second year of its Autonomous Lawn Mower project and is excited to introduce two new mowers, Mow-ana and Mowbi-Wan-Kenobi! These battery-driven, virtually silent mowers have proven to help Dublin provide the best quality of life and environment for our community. With the pilot stage […]

Shared Use Path Root Work Starting July 22

The City of Dublin is addressing tree roots that have reached the asphalt on several shared use paths. Crews will be grinding down roots that cause heaving along the paths. Weather permitting, work will take place the week of July 22. While the shared use paths will remain open, pedestrians and cyclists may need to […]

Julie Erwin Rinaldi Named 2024 Grand Marshal

(Dublin, Ohio) – The City of Dublin is pleased to announce the selection of Julie Erwin Rinaldi as the 2024 Independence Day Grand Marshal. Mayor Chris Amorose Groomes, City Manager Megan O’Callaghan and former City of Dublin Grand Marshals selected Julie for her commitment to volunteering in the Dublin community for over 15 years. With this honor, she will preside over the […]

Dublin Mayor Chris Amorose Groomes Named to FCC Intergovernmental Advisory Committee

(Dublin, Ohio) — Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced Dublin Mayor Chris Amorose Groomes will serve on the newly reauthorized Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC). This advisory panel, composed of officials of municipal, county, state and Tribal governments, provides guidance, expertise and recommendations to the FCC on telecommunications issues, including those related to increasing deployment […]

Dublin, Ohio Division of Public Works Achieves Reaccreditation with American Public Works Association

(Dublin, Ohio) — At the March 25, 2024, City Council meeting, the Regional Director of the American Public Works Association (APWA), Larry Hummel, recognized the City of Dublin for receiving its sixth reaccreditation. This accreditation validates that the City fully complies with the recommended management practices outlined in APWA’s “Public Works Management Practices Manual.” In […]

Dublin Joins Statewide Policing Standards Pilot Program

The Dublin Police Department, alongside nine other agencies, will pilot Ohio’s first statewide police accreditation program focused on setting best practices for law enforcement. March 21, Dublin Police Chief Justin Páez joined other pilot leaders during a news conference with Governor Mike DeWine at the Department of Public Safety. The Office of Criminal Justice Services announced […]

Former Dublin Mayor Michael Close Inducted into Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame

A Vietnam veteran, Michael Close’s dedication to community and country has never wavered. As an attorney, Mike provided management guidance to non-profit entities that touched on food deprivation, homelessness, chemical dependency, development disabilities, prisoner reentry and community development. His colleagues at the Ohio Bar Association championed him into roles with the Council of Delegates and […]

City of Dublin Honored with Multiple Awards by the International Festival and Events Association

(Dublin, Ohio) – The City of Dublin was honored at the 66th Annual International Festival and Events Association (IFEA) Convention, Expo and Retreat in McAllen, Texas. The IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Competition winners were announced during the convention. Seventy different categories included various creative, promotional, operational and community outreach programs. Each of the 70 […]

Connected Vehicle Study Expanding to Dublin

DriveOhio’s connected vehicle technology research study, Connected Marysville, is expanding to Dublin residents. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and DriveOhio are equipping residents in The Beta District with connected vehicle technology to study the potential safety benefits. Connected vehicles communicate wirelessly with other vehicles on the road and infrastructure along roadways, sharing important safety […]

City of Dublin Wins Ohio EPA Gold Level E3C Award

The City of Dublin is honored to have received the Ohio EPA Gold Level Encouraging Environmental Excellence in Communities (E3C) award. This award recognizes communities with exceptional achievements in environmental stewardship. The City of Dublin aspires to be the most sustainable global city of choice. After receiving a silver-level E3C award in 2021, achieving the […]

Dublin Earns 3 Awards for Government Communication Excellence

The City of Dublin’s Communications & Public Information team is honored to have received three City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) awards from the group’s national conference in Orlando, Florida. Out of more than 875 entries across 38 categories, Dublin earned a first-place Savvy award and two second-place Silver Circle awards at the 2023 Savvy […]

Dublin Community Recreation Center Introduces Respawn: Esports Lounge and Programming

Calling all gamers, the Dublin Community Recreation Center is excited to introduce its esports programming! As the first open-use esports center in Dublin, the new Respawn lounge will be a place for drop-in play, tournaments and STEAM learning. The mission of this initiative is to provide new collaborative programs and services for growth, beginning with STEAM […]

The Abbey Theater of Dublin Sheds Light on Student Writers at the Otterbein Playwrights Collective

The Abbey Theater of Dublin will produce two scripts written by Otterbein University students for the theater’s third annual Otterbein Playwrights Collective. Performances will be held in person on June 30-July 1 at 7 p.m. and July 2 at 2 p.m. This is the third annual summer collaboration between Otterbein and the Abbey Theater. This year’s collective […]