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Neighborhoods hosts sold-out Black History Month screening at COSI

The City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods will conclude its “One Dream, Many Voices” event series with a special Black History Month screening of the limited series Genius: MLK/X.

Event takes place on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at COSI’s Giant Screen Theater.

FREE Black History Month movie celebration at COSI

City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods closes out their “One Dream, Many Voices” event series by hosting a free Black History Month event screening of Genius: MLK/X (Rated TV-14) at COSI’s Giant Screen Theater.

This Saturday, Columbus celebrates 25th annual MLK Youth Oratorical

The City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods will host the City’s milestone 25th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Oratorical Contest. It will showcase the voices of K-12 students from across Central Ohio as they deliver original speeches that reflect the life, work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

City of Columbus celebrates 25th annual MLK Youth Oratorical Contest

The City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods will host the City’s milestone 25th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Oratorical Contest. It will showcase the voices of K–12 students from across Central Ohio as they deliver original speeches that reflect the life, work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

2026 City of Columbus MLK Jr. Day March and Program

The City of Columbus’ annual MLK Jr. Day March and Program, hosted by the Department of Neighborhoods, celebrates the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. The over-arching theme is “One Dream, Many Voices”. Both activities are free and open to the public.

City of Columbus MLK Jr. Day March and Program

Hosted by the Department of Neighborhoods, the City of Columbus’ annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March will start from the Historic St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church and Program will be held at the Historic Lincoln Theatre.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...