Link Ahead with the City of Dublin, Ohio
The City of Dublin, Ohio is home to nearly 50,000 residents and more than 4,000 businesses at the forefront of technological innovations and advancements. Our City is full of energetic problem-solvers who make a difference and provide a broad source of expertise and talent. Join Dublin City leaders and passionate Dublin residents as we connect conversations from street to street, neighbor to neighbor and business to business. Together, we'll link our commonalties, our shared experiences, and highlight Dublin programs and services that support us all. Welcome to the Link Ahead podcast!
Episodes
59 episodes
City Council member blends a love of Dublin, history and architecture into leadership for the greater good
Did you know there's a sunken steamship in Lake Erie on the National Registry of Historic Places? Or, that Ohio is near the top of the list for the most historic sites among ALL 50 states? City Council Member Amy Kramb brings her en...
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Dublin horticulture experts offer tips on fall gardens, keeping deer away and whether or not to water your yard
Did you know now is a good time to head to your favorite garden center, as prices are lower? Even though fall is here, you have all kinds of options for a gorgeous autumn garden, and we have a couple of true experts to help you set it ...
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Dublin thinks BIG on future sports, recreation and transportation options
A phone call comes into Dublin City Hall many months ago from a local family looking to sell their property and business. That's how this whole thing began as you'll get the inside scoop from a family member herself. Fast forward to...
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Envision Dublin: Shaping Our Future, Together
We hope you have heard of Envision Dublin, but if not, don’t worry — this episode is the perfect crash course! Envision Dublin is our city’s comprehensive master plan, a strategic roadmap guiding everything from large-scale developments and tra...
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OSU Women's Basketball Coach Kevin McGuff on coaching, recruiting and an unreal travel schedule all while raising six kids in Dublin
Ohio State University Women's Basketball Coach Kevin McGuff has access to the best workout facilities in the country at OSU. But many days, where does he choose to get his sweat on? At the Dublin Community Recreation Center! That says a lot: no...
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'Dublin is like a second home to me.' World-renowned musician talks Dublin Irish Festival 2024
He's a YouTube sensation, co-winner of the 2022 Steve Martin Banjo Prize, has toured the world many times and, as the Irish American News put it, 'Enda does things on the banjo that should be impossible.' He is Enda Scahill and h...
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Dublin's July 4th headliner at Coffman Stadium has sold 23 million albums!
23 million albums, multiple Grammy nominations and a four-time Female Vocalist of the Year who's recorded more than 20 top 10 singles including six number one hits! We're talking country music royalty - the legendary Martina McBride. She headli...
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COTA and LinkUS are bringing more transportation options to you
According to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), the 15-county Central Ohio region is expected to have a population of 3.15 million by 2050. It's not a typo – 3.1 million. And that number is actually an incre...
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Jack Nicklaus II on Dublin, Muirfield and the Memorial: 'We grew up together'
There are many famous names in golf, but only one stands above all others in collective contributions from the game and to it - Nicklaus. Jack Nicklaus won more majors than anyone in history, and his legacy and his family's lega...
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Dublin hosts naturalization ceremony and proudly welcomes new U.S. citizens
In Dublin, we truly live our mission every day to be the most sustainable, global city of choice. Think about these numbers: our world-class Dublin City Schools teach students from more than 70 countries who speak more than ...
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Award-winning Abbey Theater brings exclusive, national and worldwide performances to Dublin
From exclusive, never-before-seen productions to Disney musicals to Green Day's 'American Idiot', the award-winning Abbey Theater truly has something for everyone this season. Check out the performance line-up because the 200-seat venue is sure...
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City Council member talks vision, his dream amenity for Dublin and going with the grain as a master woodworker
Each Dublin City Council member brings their own perspective, strengths and goals to the job. We're fortunate and so are our residents to have member, Andy Keeler, watching many things including our tax dollars and local creativity! ...
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SWACO and Dublin celebrate Earth Month, recycling 101 and the coming 'Sustainable Saturday'
Be honest, have you thrown one of those plastic clamshell containers for strawberries or blackberries in your recycle bin? That's a recycling no-no, and that's why this episode is so timely. April is Earth Month, and as our resident...
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'The state of our City is strong and our future is undeniably bright'
Those are the words of City Manager Megan O'Callaghan from the 2024 State of The City address . You can absolutely take her word for it, but you can also hear from many people who joined Megan that night to explain how and why:&nbs...
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You can help 'Realize the Metro Center Revitalization Vision'
To be a global city of choice, Dublin constantly listens to residents, employs city staff with world-class expertise and coalesces outside leaders who also help us evolve and grow. All of these entities came together recently fo...
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'At Your Service'. Dublin's Taxation Office is here to educate, answer questions and help you file
Do you know how Dublin funds our pristine parks, the Recreation Center, our miles upon miles of paved paths and so many more world class amenities? Yes, it's by collecting taxes but there's way more to this story than you may know. ...
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Family legacy, a passion for neighbors and what the pandemic taught Mayor Chris Amorose Groomes
When newly sworn in Mayor (for a second time) Chris Amorose Groomes was 8 years old, she'd ride her bike down Sawmill Road to Tuller Fruit Farm for a delicious apple fritter on Saturday mornings. She'd see maybe 10 or 12 cars on the long...
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City ordinance helps control wild animals, protect your property and educate residents
Did you know Dublin has a wildlife expert who can answer your questions on everything from plants that deer love and hate to how a skunk smell gets in your house or car? She's Dublin's Nature Education Coordinator, Barbara Ray, and her w...
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We're ready to brine, salt and plow our roads and paths now that winter weather is here
Call it planning mixed with some luck as we drop this episode on the very week when we see a wintry mix of precipitation, school delays and our Dublin city crews on the job making sure our roads, bridges and walking paths stay clear and safe. &...
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A World Series champ, 'live' from Dublin, Ireland and July 4th entertainment goes viral!
2023 encompassed Season 2 of Link Ahead and when we look back at the year of two dozen episodes and guests, it was as varied as you can get: from World Series champ Kent Mercker and 10TV's Dom Tiberi, (both Dublin residents) to leaders fr...
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He’s back! Jeremiah Gracia on bolstering Dublin's economy and fostering dynamic partnerships
Who says you can't come home again? Not Jeremiah Gracia! In October, our City announced Jeremiah had accepted the position of Director of Economic Development. He brings nearly two decades of economic and business development experience, relati...
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A dynamic holiday calendar hits Bridge Park, Historic Dublin and across our city
Want to sport your ugliest Christmas sweater and see if it competes with, well, other ugly ones? Come grab a favorite beverage and enjoy Holly Days in Historic Dublin throughout much of December. Or, just enjoy th...
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Dublin honors Veterans Day with a resident who kept us safe while hundreds of feet below sea level
Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11, and we're so proud to welcome U.S. Navy veteran and Dublin Veterans Committee member, Steve Dickman, to Link Ahead. Steve shares with Lindsay and Bruce the fascinating and demanding lifestyle of serving ...
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New campaign aims to make streets safer for drivers, bikers, walkers -- everyone
Did you know you can ask our great city to study traffic and speeds in your neighborhood? You can also get trained to use a speed laser and even go on a ride-along with Dublin police to see how speeds are enforced. It's a serious ...
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Good trash talkin'. How your city is at your service to help you get rid of old documents, Styrofoam and so much more.
You may scratch your head after hearing Dublin Public Services Administrator, Michael Darling, say our recycling numbers are going down. That’s why context is so important on just about anything, right? Don't worry, Dublin still ...
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