Thanksgiving, for many, is a time to reflect on all we are thankful for and to appreciate our blessings.
Living in New Albany, there is much to appreciate. Relatively speaking, our community is safe, friendly and beautiful, with great schools and parks. We also have so many enriching educational, cultural and health-related opportunities.
Behind all these wonderful […]
By STUART BURGDOERFER
This year marked the 30th anniversary of the space shuttle Challenger’s explosion.
The night of the tragedy, President Ronald Reagan addressed the country with what many view as one of his most poignant speeches.
The speech was written by Peggy Noonan, who will be in New Albany on Tuesday, Oct. 18, as part of the […]
This year marked the 30th anniversary of the space shuttle Challenger’s explosion.
The night of the tragedy, President Ronald Reagan addressed the country with what many view as one of his most poignant speeches.
The speech was written by Peggy Noonan, who will be in New Albany on Tuesday, Oct. 18, as part of the New Albany […]
By Dennis Welch for ThisWeek Community News
“We need to rebuild the civic infrastructure of democratic life.”
How appropriate that this call to action from the celebrated Harvard professor and political philosopher, Michael Sandel, was made in the heat of this sometimes contentious presidential-election year.
Described as a “rock-star moralist” by Newsweek, Sandel is a best-selling author who challenges audiences […]
By Jeff Rodek for ThisWeek Community News
As New Albany High School’s commencement approaches and the graduates prepare their speeches, I’m reminded of all the great speakers, both national and local, who have visited New Albany and interacted with our students.
Through the New Albany Community Foundation and its donors, New Albany students have met with Pulitzer […]
Famous historical documents from the Remnant Trust are on display through May 11 at the New Albany branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 200 Market St.
The Remnant Trust, an educational foundation established in 1997, maintains a collection of manuscripts, first editions and early publications centering on liberty and human dignity.
The exhibit, which arrived April 5, […]
The New Albany Community Foundation is pleased to recognize Karen and Brian Bailey, longtime New Albany residents and business owners, for recently establishing a fund at the New Albany Community Foundation to support community mental health initiatives.
Inspired by mental health advocate Mariel Hemingway’s fall visit to New Albany and her interaction with the community, the […]
By Keith R. Berend for This Week Community News
Have you ever wondered where great works, such as the documents that shaped America’s form of government, are housed?
I’m referring to the books, manuscripts and papers that influenced our founders and helped shape our democracy.
Too often, I suspect they are buried in the archives of universities or private […]
By Sarah Sole for This Week Community News
Starting this week, New Albany community members will be able to see and touch some of the documents that played a role in the nation’s history.
Such famous documents as the Gettysburg Address and the Federalist Papers are scheduled to be displayed from April 5 to May 11 at […]
In 2004, The New Albany Community Foundation established the Jeanne and John G. McCoy Community Service Award in honor of two beloved civic leaders whose exceptional generosity had a significant and lasting impact on central Ohio. Reflecting the McCoys’ belief in actively supporting organizations that strengthen the community and increase opportunity for all, recipients of […]
