Neighborhoods across Columbus are hosting National Night Out events Columbus will join thousands of communities nationwide in celebrating the 42nd annual National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. NNO, which began in 1983, is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
City rededicates street honoring Linden leader, George M. Walker Jr. The City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods announces the rededication of a street sign in honor of George M. Walker Jr., a cherished and influential figure in the Linden community for many decades. The street sign for 23rd Avenue, at the corner of Cleveland Avenue, will be officially converted to "George M. Walker Jr. Way".
Columbus to rededicate street in honor of beloved Linden leader George M. Walker Jr., who passed away earlier this year, was a cherished and influential figure in the Linden community for many decades.Various city leaders and two granddaughters will be in attendance to speak about Mr. Walker and his impact on the Linden community.
Linden partners host Student Success Block Party, combat Summer Slide As summer approaches, a coalition of Linden partners is joining forces to combat the "summer slide"—the well-documented learning loss students can experience during extended school breaks. Families are invited to the Student Success Block Party on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 4-7 p.m. at the Clarence D. Lumpkin Point of Pride center, located at 1410 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 43211.
Celebrate One Columbus Culture Day “One Columbus, One Community” The City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods' New American Program is having its One Columbus Culture Day event again! Bringing together all of Columbus' residents, including our New American community, this annual celebration cultivates unity, collaboration and cooperation. It provides a space to connect with diverse perspectives, learn from one another, and jointly access resources that...
City hosts 40th annual Holocaust remembrance ceremony Since the end of World War II, eighty years and four generations have gone by. As the voices of Holocaust survivors and liberators become fewer, our duty to prevent the resurgence of hatred and intolerance grows ever more critical. This year marks the 40th anniversary of JewishColumbus' first Holocaust ceremony, a significant milestone that reflects our enduring pledge to remember the victims...
The Envision Hilltop update is here! The Envision Hilltop community plan is a comprehensive vision and roadmap for the future growth and development of the Hilltop area. This initiative underscores the crucial role of resident and stakeholder ownership as well as partnerships in turning plans into impactful action.
Enhancing neighborhoods and providing second chances The City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods (DoN) appreciates its new partnership with the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO). This collaboration aims to enhance neighborhood beautification and cleanliness while providing valuable work experience and career support to local, justice-impacted individuals. CEO is a leading organization that provides these immediate and effective...
"One Linden: Our Community. Our Future. Our Progress." event The City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods, in partnership with the Linden community, is proud to announce the "One Linden: Our Community. Our Future. Our Progress” report. It is a celebration of the ongoing initiatives and collaborative efforts driving positive change in Linden.
Eastland for Everyone Plan Launch event set for March 6 Columbus, OH – The City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods is announcing the launch of the Eastland for Everyone Community Plan, which is a comprehensive vision and roadmap for the future growth and development of the Eastland area. The launch event will take place on Thursday, March 6, 2025, 5:30-7 p.m. at Barnett Community Center, located at 1184 Barnett Road, Columbus, OH 43227.
MLK Jr. March cancelled due to inclement weather; program continues City of Columbus’ Department of Neighborhoods’ MLK Jr. March today, Monday, Jan. 20, has been CANCELLED due to inclement weather. The program held in the Lincoln Theatre will still take place during its originally scheduled time of 5-6 p.m.
2025 MLK Jr. Day March and Program media advisory The City of Columbus’ annual MLK Jr. March and Program, to celebrate the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day, will be held at the Lincoln Theatre on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. After the pre-march event and 20-minute neighborhood march, which is open to the public, the theatre event will take place.