The Uptown Westerville Merchant’s Blog
South to the finals
The Westerville South High School boys basketball team earned a return trip to the Division I state final with an 87-78 win over Garfield Heights in a semifinal March 18 at Ohio State.
Dave Grohl brings obscure Canadian metal connection to the red carpet
Adam Bennati, the son of Cinda Lou’sDebbie, received a visual shout from Dave Grohl during the Grammys.
Grohl wore a t-shirt for Children, Bennati’s old band.
Uptown Gift Cards useless if unused
Check wallets, purses, bags, drawers, and under the couch cushions to see if you have an Uptown Westerville Gift Card. They never lose value and are as good today as the day you received it.
Lil’ Red and the Rooster performs blues at Java Central
Lil’ Red and the Rooster, an acclaimed blues duo starring Westerville North graduate Jennifer Milligan, will play at Java Central Saturday January 31 after their return from competing the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
Endangered bats play into city’s hotel plan
Although not in Uptown Westerville, the planned hotel and conference center just north of Uptown will impact the city's town center. The endangered Indiana bat habitat in a section of the woods where construction soon begins adds a few new hurdles to the project....
Alum Creek Park playground upgrades
City workers measure and record the grade for new and replacement playground equipment in Alum Creek Park on Main Street. The older playground will be replaced after a new set of equipment is installed.
Progressive Christmas Concert this Friday
The Annual Christmas Progressive Concert, is Friday, December 12. This walking event stops in three Uptown churches – Church of the Master, Church of the Messiah, and First Presbyterian Church – all within about a block of each other.
Santa and Mrs. Claus greet kids
Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the collection of children gathered along the Sertoma Children’s Christmas Parade route Sunday in the annual event that this year honored Benjamin Hanby’s 150th anniversary of writing “Up on the Housetop,” a perennial Christmas favorite.
Uptown Deli hints at opening menu
The first item in the new Uptown Deli and Brew menu and three of the local brews hint at the opening day celebration where the more than two year process for rebuilding the old feed store into a restaurant .
8 State’s sign approved
Kevin Campbell, the owner of 8 State Bistro restaurant, poses with a mockup of the sign planned for the top of the State Theater marquee when the restaurant opens.
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Use your Uptown Gift Card
Have an Uptown Westerville Gift Card?
If you do it’s the perfect time to use it at any one of the Uptown Merchants on this list.
There’s clothing, food, drink, coffee, and treats waiting for you.
Use your gift card.
Imagine Community Workshop
The city of Westerville plans a series of workshops and community gatherings to help imagine a long-term plan for development.
Make your voice part of the decision.
Inside Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn
Work continues in Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn converting a garden store into a kitchen and storefront for a gourmet popcorn shop.
