Open Position on Sustainability Advisory Board
City Council has announced an opening on the Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB). This board advises council on matters relating to sustainability, promotes sustainability principles broadly among the community and stakeholders, and assists in efforts to make city operations more sustainable. The applicant must be a New Albany resident. Interest and/or experience...
New Albany Praises CHIPS Funding for Intel
On March 20, 2024, Intel Corporation and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced up to $8.5 billion in direct funding for Intel through the CHIPS and Science Act. CHIPS Act funding aims to increase U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and research and development capabilities, especially in leading-edge semiconductors.   The proposed funding...
US 62 Overnight Closures March 22-24
ODOT’S SR 161 Widening Project will lead to some overnight closures on US 62 (Johnstown Road) March 22-24. Crews will be performing work on the overpasses that will require full closure of US 62 underneath the bridges at times between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Friday night...
March 17-23: Severe Weather Awareness Week
Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security (FCEM&HS) will recognize Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 17 – 23, 2024. Residents are reminded to prepare for severe weather before it happens. Hazardous conditions can occur anytime, anywhere without advance notice. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, FCEM&HS urges the community...
Wet Backyard Solutions from Franklin Soil and Water
Is your yard flooded, swampy, or muddy? Spring rain and winter snowmelt often result in flooding, standing water, and wet or muddy yards. Simply put, the ground is just too saturated and cannot drain water fast enough to keep up. The Science Behind Flooding & Wet Backyards Some areas in...
Amgen Officially Opens New Albany Facility
February 26, 2024 NEW ALBANY, Ohio – Amgen today celebrated the opening of its New Albany manufacturing site – the newest in its global operations network and the most advanced facility to date. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to become one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology...
March 14: EmpowHER Event
Join us on Thursday, March 14 at The Estate at New Albany for an evening of celebration and inspiration as we gather to reflect on the amazing women in our community. 10TV news anchor Angela An will moderate a panel discussion after guests enjoy dinner and table discussion. Preregistration is...
JewishColumbus Town Hall Recap
During a Town hall hosted by JewishColumbus on Sunday, January 21, 2024, New Albany Police Chief Greg Jones engaged in a discussion concerning strategies for addressing antisemitic activity and crime. The following highlights the topics addressed during the community Q&A session. How does your agency learn about the antisemitism threat...
New Albany-Based Red Roof Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Red Roof®, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, culminated the yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary with a proclamation event on January 31, 2024. Joining the hospitality brand’s senior leadership, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted attended along with New Albany Mayor Sloan Spalding, Senator Michele Reynolds (OH-3), Representative Beryl Brown...
Strategic Planning Equips New Albany to Address Growth Concerns
January 25, 2024 At Monday evening’s NAPLS Board of Education meeting, school leaders shared a Cooperative Strategies presentation to reveal projected enrollment growth within the district. The report studied all active and potential residential developments according to existing zoning and land-use entitlements, identifying the possibility of 1,455 additional students enrolling in our...