(Dublin, Ohio) — The City of Dublin is excited to announce a legendary dual-headliner lineup for this year’s Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4, at Dublin Coffman Stadium. This annual event brings the community together for a day full of parades, music, food, family fun and a spectacular fireworks display. Taking the stage as co-headliners this […]
Work on the concrete pavement at the back of the pavilion will begin Monday, April 28, with expected completion in May. A contractor will remove the existing trees, replace upheaved concrete in the plaza, and remove two steps to be replaced with accessible ramps. This will provide access to the plazas on each side of […]
(Dublin, OH) Dublin City Council has approved an economic development agreement with Whalen CPAs, a full-service CPA firm offering tax, accounting, audit and assurance, business valuation, and a variety of business consulting services. Whalen CPAs plans to relocate its headquarters to Dublin in Summer 2025 The City of Dublin has proposed an Economic Development Agreement […]
Beginning Monday, March 31, the shared use path in the Tartan West Open Space (between Vineyard Haven Drive and Tuscany Drive) will be closed. The pedestrian bridge will be replaced for safety and maintenance, with work expected to wrap up in June, weather permitting. Those looking to use the path are asked to use the […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — The City of Dublin and altafiber are excited to announce that the majority of single-family home addresses will have access to altafiber’s cutting-edge multi-gig XGS-PON fiber network by the end of 2025, marking a significant milestone in the partnership. Once this phase of the project is complete, more than 15,000 single-family home […]
DUBLIN, OH — City of Dublin Director of Engineering Paul Hammersmith was recently named the 2024 Clyde “Butch” Seidle Public Works Servant Leader Award winner. At the March 17, 2025, Dublin City Council meeting, the American Public Works Association (APWA) Ohio Chapter announced Hammersmith as the award honoree. This award is presented annually to a […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — The City of Dublin will host the 2025 State of the City to share updates with the Central Ohio community and demonstrate how Dublin is leading the way in sustainability, development, innovation and more. All are welcome to attend this event, which takes place Thursday, March 13, at The Exchange at Bridge […]
(Dublin, OH) For the 34th year in a row, the City of Dublin the City of Dublin earned the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2023. This certificate recognizes […]
Spring cleaning is underway! Starting Monday, March 10, crews will clear leaves and other debris from roadways. This effort will help create safer streets and prevent storm drains from clogging during wet weather. The trucks will work through Dublin neighborhoods from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Please assist the crews by removing any […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — Some Dublin residents might see an interesting-looking visitor in their neighborhood beginning Wednesday, March 12. Resource International will be conducting pavement testing on various streets around the city. Weather permitting, this project will wrap up within two weeks. You might see a white pickup truck pulling a testing trailer. The truck has sensors mounted on the […]
Dublin, Ohio — In the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, Dublin has partnered with the America 250-Ohio Commission to be an official stop on its new Ohio Creativity Trail. “Watch House and Circle Mound,” located in Coffman Park and created by Ohio resident Todd Slaughter, is part of the experiential driving trail of 109 sites […]
Owner of Dos Hermanos and Dublin Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Gutierrez shares what inspires her about Dublin and her commitment to giving back to the community that helped her business grow. Lisa and her husband co-founded the authentic Mexican eatery, Dos Hermanos. What started as a singular food truck has grown into multiple trucks […]
(Dublin, OH) The City of Dublin’s Economic Development Division has again been recognized as one of 85 economic development organizations accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). Dublin’s Economic Development Division is the only AEDO accredited organization in Ohio. The AEDO program is a comprehensive peer review process that measures economic […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — The City of Dublin is pleased to announce the selection of Barb Anderson as the 2025 Grand Leprechaun. Mayor Chris Amorose Groomes, City Manager Megan O’Callaghan and former City of Dublin Grand Leprechauns selected Anderson in recognition of her generosity and continuous efforts in supporting numerous Dublin-based organizations. In this role, Barb […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — Three’s the magic number in Dublin as the City is proud to share that the Abbey Theater of Dublin recently won eight 2024 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards, including Best Direction of a Musical and Favorite Local Theatre for the third year. The theater’s production of ‘American Idiot’ was the winning ticket to the […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — The City of Dublin received the 90+ cashVest Award for 2024, in recognition of exemplary leadership in public finance liquidity management, underscoring the City’s commitment to utilizing data-driven insights to maximize taxpayer dollars. The award is given through a collaboration between the National Association of Counties (NACo) and three+one®, a national financial-technology […]
Rise Brands is proposing to transform the Iconic Bogey Inn into an Entertainment Destination complete with 27-Hole Putting Course. The City of Dublin has issued a demolition permit and is awaiting a formal application, as the proposed project requires a rezoning process. Below is the news release from Rise Brands. Columbus, Ohio—January 8, 2025—Rise Brands, […]
(Dublin, OH) – The City of Dublin is pleased to welcome Mike Barker as the new Deputy City Manager. Barker holds an MBA and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Youngstown State University and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the City. Since 2021, Barker has served as the Public Service Director […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — The City of Dublin is honored to once again be recognized as the Top Suburb in Central Ohio by Columbus Underground readers. This marks the fourth consecutive year Dublin has claimed the number one spot in the annual rankings, which highlight communities across Central Ohio. Columbus Underground attributed Dublin’s top ranking to its […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — Solar Insure recently listed The City of Dublin as one of the nation’s most eco-friendly suburbs. The solar energy company conducted a nationwide survey, asking participants what suburbs they would move to for an eco-friendly lifestyle. Dublin was ranked first place for Central Ohio and No. 56 in the nation. Dublin’s title […]
(Dublin, OH) Dublin City Council has approved an economic development agreement with Everhart Advisors, a financial advisory firm that focuses on corporate retirement planning, consulting and wealth management for individuals. Everhart Advisors has three office locations in Ohio and Florida, with Dublin serving as its headquarters. Everhart Advisors has outgrown its current 13,000-square-foot office in […]
(Dublin, Ohio) – The City of Dublin has earned the Auditor of State Award with Distinction from the Ohio Auditor of State’s office. The award is presented for excellence in financial reporting related to Comprehensive Annual Financial Reporting and compliance with applicable laws for the fiscal year ending in 2023. Only 4% of audits annually […]
(Dublin, OH) Dublin City Council has approved a five-year capital improvements program (CIP) for 2025-2029 for $325,587,830 and includes 143 projects over five years. Key projects within the 2025-2029 CIP include: Dublin Community Recreation Center Improvements – $15M Metro Center Revitalization – $3.8M AI Innovations – $1.3M Police Patrol Robot Technology – $450K “Our five-year CIP […]
(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 […]
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 […]
Oct. 23, 2024 — The Dublin Police Department is distributing steering wheel locks free of charge for owners of Kia and Hyundai vehicles with steel-key and turn-to-start ignitions, which have been the target of recent thefts based on their lack of an immobilizer. All Kia and Hyundai models from 2011 to 2021 are affected; push-to-start […]
(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, 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 […]
(Dublin, Ohio) The City of Dublin is eager for winter after receiving two awards at the American Public Works Association’s (APWA) Public Works Expo (PWX) in Atlanta, Georgia. Dublin won the Technical Innovation award for the City’s road weather system and the Excellence in Education award, given to City Operations Administrator Gary Browning. In December, […]
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 […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — The City of Dublin’s Communications & Marketing team proudly received two prestigious City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) awards during the national conference held in Arlington, Texas. More than 25 states and Canada were represented amongst the 141 finalists. And out of more than 1,100 entries across 38 categories representing 300 jurisdictions, […]
(Dublin, Ohio) – The City of Dublin and altafiber invite the community to an engaging, interactive and innovative display of STEM activities as the City prepares to “turn on” the first section of the Fiber to Every Home project. Connect Dublin, a fiber splicing and STEM innovation day will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. […]
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 […]
Key takeaways: Dublin’s Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) provided non-binding feedback during an informal review. Dublin City Schools issued a statement saying the district was pausing this evaluation and looking at other options. PZC evaluates land use and zoning classifications based on the Community Plan; Costs are not among the criteria PZC can consider. The […]
(Dublin, OH) The City of Dublin announced that Jim Connolly has accepted the position of Director of Information Technology, a role in which he will lead advancement of the City’s technological infrastructure, security and digital services. Connolly comes to Dublin from his role as director of information technology with the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets, a […]
(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 […]
The City of Dublin is pleased to announce the promotion of Brandon Brown to the position of Chief Innovation and Technology Officer. In this role, Brown will spearhead the City’s initiatives to leverage technology for driving innovation, improving public services, focusing on cybersecurity and advancing the City’s strategic objectives. Brown has been a vital part […]
(Dublin, Ohio) – In recognition of exceptional financial stewardship, the City of Dublin has received the highest credit rating from S&P Global Ratings, Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investor Service and KBRA. This was the first year that the City was reviewed by KBRA, and their rating makes Dublin the first and only city in the United […]
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 […]
(Dublin, OH) Dublin City Council has approved an economic development agreement with Fallback Studios, an innovative motion picture company dedicated to promoting Central Ohio as a filmmaking destination. Fallback Studios aims to operate one of the first Hollywood-caliber facilities in the Midwest, offering film and sound stages, a state-of-the-art LED volume wall and production amenities […]
The City of Dublin is excited to announce the negotiation of a strategic land acquisition of approximately 243 acres in the West Innovation District. This acquisition, valued at $44.6 million, includes parcels in both Franklin and Madison Counties and encompasses SportsOhio (97.5 acres), Shepherd Excavating (7.9 acres) and Carter Farms (137.1 acres). This land can […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — The City of Dublin welcomes the community to a dedication ceremony for the Brown-Harris Cemetery, which was rediscovered during a land survey near Shier Rings Road. After this historically Black cemetery was uncovered in 2020, the City of Dublin partnered with the Brown and Harris families and engineering firm EMH&T to preserve […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — The City of Dublin’s Communications & Marketing division and Visit Dublin Ohio collectively won nine PRism Awards, three Awards of Excellence and one Best of Show from the Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) at its awards ceremony May 23. Top corporations, agencies, nonprofit associations, colleges and other organizations across […]
DUBLIN, Ohio – Tournament officials announced today the details surrounding the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday Drone Show at Fore!Fest. This new presentation will take place on Friday, June 7, at approximately 9:45 p.m., during the conclusion of the final Fore!Fest musical act featuring Josh Melton. The 15-minute custom drone lights show will fill the […]
City Manager Megan O’Callaghan was named a Woman of Influence by Columbus Business First. She was honored with a “Trailblazer” award for the program, which recognizes women who have an impact on their organizations, better the community by giving back and help foster the next generation of leaders. Learn more about this year’s honorees
(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 […]
The Dublin Cup: Play 9 Community-Wide Challenge Now Through June 9 DUBLIN, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday announced today the return of the Tournament’s nine-hole disc and footgolf course now open in Dublin’s Riverside Crossing Park. The family-friendly course is located in the park’s expansive lawn area and promotes community […]
“Fore!Fest” Street and Music Festival set to return in 2024 Official Memorial Tournament Golf Shop open in Bridge Park district through June 9 DUBLIN, OHIO – The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday and Crawford Hoying announced today that Bridge Park – the walkable, mixed-use community in downtown Dublin – will continue to serve as the […]
(Dublin, OH) Dublin City Council approved the six applications submitted for Spring 2024 Beautify Your Neighborhood Grants. The grant applications were first reviewed by the City’s Community Development Committee, which recommended approval. The Beautify Your Neighborhood Matching Grant Program was established in 2011 to provide funding assistance on an annual basis to support Dublin Homeowners […]
The City of Dublin is partnering with Chatstrike, Inc., a Dublin-based business itself, for “Dublin Talent Connect,” a free virtual hiring event held Monday, May 20, through Friday, May 24, to attract potential employees to Dublin companies and support workforce recruitment. “Our Dublin Talent Connect events have been well received by our Dublin-based businesses,” says […]