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
69 episodes
The State of the City: Leading the Way through planning, collaboration and execution
The theme for Dublin's 2025 State of the City address is Leading the Way. This episode is a dynamic preview of the SOTC (a little inside scoop for you!) from our elected officials who truly sweat the details — Dublin City C...
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Yes, we have a 100-foot bridge on order. And lots of other engineering projects coming your way
Yes, we have a 100-foot bridge on order. No, it's not coming from Amazon. But, if you're curious about more than a dozen engineering projects happening all over Dublin from bridges to fiber optics to roundabouts, this is your episo...
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Trailblazers, classics and fresh firsts: the Abbey Theater launches a season to remember
They say luck is really when opportunity meets timing. No joke, on THE day we were scheduled to record this episode with the Abbey Theater's Joe Bishara, the Broadway World Awards were announced. For the third straight year, the Abbey ...
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Dublin Village Tavern dishes on 25 years in business, the booming local restaurant scene and how to make the best burgers
Dublin is known for our burgeoning restaurant scene, and there’s one local spot our guests can’t get enough of. Lindsay and Bruce have asked countless guests, 'What's your favorite lunch spot?' and the overwhelming top answer is, ’...
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Forget the New Year's resolution. Tips and tools for finding joy in your wellness journey.
Have you noticed big, new monitors all around the Dublin Community Recreation Center? New cardio machines and free weights? And the super easy way to scan into the Rec Center with the app? There's so much going on, and there's about to...
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An award-winning Season 3 for Link Ahead captures the dynamic people, purpose and passion of Dublin
Thanks to our loyal listeners, the Link Ahead podcast nearly doubled its download numbers for 2024! It's a credit to our residents who want to stay informed on what's happening, engage in the City processes and stay motivated in keeping Dublin ...
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How you can help our Dublin neighbors and friends have a fuller holiday table (year-round!)
The Dublin Food Pantry served more than 10,000 people last year — our friends and neighbors in our beloved City. Yes, we're known as a thought-leading, innovation hub nationally with a thriving economy and class leading municipal...
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Wyandotte Chief shares insights on Native American History Month, dispelling myths and using the term 'American Indian'
“I'm a diplomat more than an activist, and my career journey has been one of understanding.” That's how Wyandotte Nation Chief Billy Friend describes his role as a leader in service to his tribal community. Chief Friend joins Lin...
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Pizza boxes and clamshell containers? Yes! Throw 'em in your recycle bins
Isn't it only appropriate in the month of November, when we celebrate so much with food, that we get new items added to the list of recyclables that involve food. Those clamshell containers for fruit and eggs are goo...
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Fiber to the home is here! The timeline, capabilities and what Dublin residents and businesses should expect during installation
The goal to become the most connected community in the U.S. has reached another milestone! Our 'Fiber to Every Home' initiative is underway, and some residents are already connected to this groundbreaking system. Construction began in April of ...
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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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