Harrison West

Mary Funk was a staple in Harrison West, so much so that the children’s playground in Harrison Park, Funk-ee-town Playground, was named after her. Mary was both Vice President and President of the Harrison West Society in addition to working for the city. She served in many roles and was known as the neighbor that […]

If you missed the Harrison West Holiday Party or just want to relive the festivities check out out the great write up and photos of the party courtesy of the Short North Gazette!

Wagenbrenner Development has informed the Harrison West Society of a significant change to its proposed development on the Battelle property, between Fifth and Third Avenues and West of Perry Street. The anticipated gourmet grocery store tenant has withdrawn from the project. Prior to withdrawal from the project, the grocer space had a footprint of 40,000 […]

This month’s resident feature is with David Carey and wife Leigh Oldershaw: 1. What is your full name and its origin, or how was it given to you? Are you named after anyone? Do you have any nicknames? David Carey and Leigh Oldershaw. No fun nicknames or origin stories to tell, sadly. 2. How old […]

This month’s resident feature is Doug Joseph of Bradley Street. We were excited to learn that Doug recently earned the lead in the upcoming comedy “The Devine Sister” with Short North Stage at the historic Garden Theater. Congrats to Doug; it’s great to see a Harrison “West-er” on stage! Feel free to support Doug and […]