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New Albany is the Best City to Live in Ohio according to 24/7 Wall St. in its 2020 annual list of Best Cities to Live in Every State. According to the report, more than one-quarter of the 31.4 million Americans that moved last year cited lower crime, shorter commutes, …

New Albany area companies continue to demonstrate their commitment to creating a positive, employee-centric workplace. Lower, an online, direct mortgage lender ranked among the top ten in the nation for customer satisfaction, and EM&&T, a land development and public works engineering firm, were listed among Columbus CEO magazine’s 2020 Top …

Motor Enclave, a Michigan-based developer of high-end, luxury garages for storing and displaying vehicles, is a step closer to building 165 garages that will be housed in ten buildings on 20 acres north of SR-161, south of Smith’s Mill Road and west of Kitzmiller Road after New Albany City Council …

With the addition of 30,000 square feet, the Giant Eagle on New Albany Road West has transformed into the Pittsburgh-based chain’s latest Market District store. The conversion includes an expanded produce section with a wider selection of fruits, vegetables and organic items. The prepared foods section gets a makeover with …

Despite the pandemic, Innovate New Albany has found an innovative way to provide its popular TIGER Talks and Expert Office Hours. The TIGER Talks and workshops offer unique insights from a wide variety of business professionals in an even wider range of industries. Expert Office Hours enable business owners and …

Proving that healthy living doesn’t stop during a pandemic, Healthy New Albany is extending its Fresh Air Programming and outdoor classes through October, including Urban Zen, Yoga in the Park, Mindful Nature Walks, the Walking Club and Studio 55+. The socially-distanced programs take place in natural, scenic settings, including Rose …

The annual New Albany Lecture Series continues this month with virtual Conversations on Social Justice featuring award-winning historian and author, Ibram Kendi, and civil rights lawyer, scholar and author, Michelle Alexander. The series continues in 2021, focusing on civil discourse, health and mental health. The New Albany Symphony Orchestra will …

The popular New Albany Walking Classic, the largest walking event of its kind in the United States, is going virtual for the first time in 15 years. Founded in 2005, the Walking Classic has gained a national reputation that typically results in a sold-out event. This year, registrants will complete …

The 10^th annual summer Farmers Market ends its outdoor season on September 10 with an inviting array of fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, coffee and artisan crafts. The walk up market runs from 4 to 7 pm at the New Albany Church of the Resurrection parking lot, 6200 …

Construction has begun on the Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater, adjacent to the McCoy Community Center for the Arts, and is expected to be completed next summer. The $7 million amphitheater will host resident arts organizations, including the New Albany Symphony Orchestra, as well as New Albany-Plain Local Schools student …

Drawing inspiration form the Allman Brothers’ 1994 classic tune, Soulshine Tavern & Kitchen is serving up upscale American fare, local craft drinks, live music and a chill atmosphere that will remind you of your favorite neighborhood watering hole. Finish off your next meal with a Strawberry Blonde cocktail made with …

Two New Albany-based businesses have attracted national attention for their rapid growth. Family-owned Paramount Air, a heating and air conditioning contractor, and clarify360, an IT consulting and sourcing firm that specializes in IT infrastructure solutions, were among 35 central Ohio companies that made the annual Inc. Magazine Inc. …

Sandra Doyle-Ahern, CEO, EMH&T, a land development and public works engineering firm, was recently recognized by Columbus Business First in its 2020 C-Suite Awards as one of the most admired CEOs in central Ohio. Feazel, a roofing, window and exterior home services company, was ranked among Business First’s Largest …

Rhea Cunningham, Feazel chief financial officer and director of human resources, is featured in an episode Columbus Business First Women of Influence podcast sharing her experiences as a black female business leader at a time when racial equity and social justice are taking center stage. Cunningham talks about the importance …

In the wake of growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the city of New Albany had added additional business and residential resources in a new COVID-19 section of the municipal website. The resources are designed to provide the latest health care guidance, mandates, reopening protocols, grants, loan and relief …

With the goal of avoiding another shutdown, New Albany City Council recently voted to amend the city’s Emergency Declaration to include a mandatory “face covering” requirement that applies to all individuals patronizing or employed by and working at a New Albany business. The requirement is also in effect for outdoor …

The city, One Columbus and JobsOhio are distributing PPE Safety Toolkits to help ensure that small businesses are equipped to stay protected and operate safely within the State’s reopening guidelines. PPE Safety Toolkits include 100 3-ply masks, 10 KN-95 masks and a 24-ounce bottle of hand sanitizer. Businesses with under …

In an effort to allow more outdoor seating during the pandemic, the Community Development Department has established a temporary permitting process to enable restaurants to expand patios, porches and other outdoor seating areas to promote social distancing whiling supporting local businesses. VIEW PERMIT…

Rose Run Park unofficially opened just in time to provide a much-needed get away from the confines of home and an opportunity for relaxation for residents and employees. The park, located south of Dublin-Granville Road and north of Market Square, features a variety of scenic vistas, iconic architectural features such …

Twelve years ago, Beth Gibson founded Buddy Up Tennis when her son Will who has Down syndrome, showed a budding interest in tennis at the age of three while she and her older son played at a tennis and fitness club. Noting Will’s enthusiasm, two staff members volunteered to teach …