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Published September 30City of Columbus to Temporarily Close Parking Lot 10 for Landscaping Improvements
The City of Columbus will begin landscaping improvements at Parking Lot 10, located at Franklin and 6th streets, as part of ongoing efforts to expand the downtown tree canopy with native, sustainable and low‑maintenance plantings. The project supports goals outlined in the…
City of Columbus
Published September 21Mayor Ferdon Relaunches ‘Mondays with Mary’ Video Series
Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon has relaunched “Mondays with Mary,” a weekly video series that highlights city news and initiatives. The series, which had paused unexpectedly, will publish short updates each Monday covering public safety, ordinances, infrastructure projects and topics…
City of Columbus
Published September 11Twenty-Five Years Later, Columbus Honors Lives Lost on 9/11
Under clear blue skies and a light breeze reminiscent of the morning 25 years ago, hundreds gathered Monday on the steps of Columbus City Hall to mark the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. About 200 people, including students from CSA Lincoln and Central…
City of Columbus
Published September 10Ceremony to be held at City Hall to observe the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11
The City of Columbus invites the community to join in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. A remembrance ceremony will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, on the Columbus City Hall Plaza at 123 Washington Street, beginning at…
City of Columbus
Published September 02Statement Regarding Recent ICE Activity in Columbus
We are aware of the recent reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity at a local restaurant earlier today. Neither the city administration nor the Columbus Police Department received any advance notice about this operation, and we were not aware it was happening.…
City of Columbus
Published August 25Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon Honored with APAPA Indiana Chapter Award for Community Leadership
INDIANAPOLIS - Aug. 22, 2026 - Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon has been honored by the Asian Pacific American Public Affairs (APAPA) Indiana Chapter for her leadership in making Columbus a welcoming, inclusive and resilient community. Mayor Ferdon received APAPA’s Community Strength…