East of Africa Update Photos - No Kings Uptown Photos -

Workers wrap the Westar Bridge culvert in waterproofing materials, hoping to complete the work before rain predicted for the next two days slows their progress.

Workers are completing the installation of bannister posts on the boardwalk over a new holding pond at the East of Africa development project on Africa Road.

Masons continue repairing mortar on the brick at the Sharp House in East Africa.

American Electric Power linemen remove guywires from a power pole on Africa Road to make way for a sidewalk at the East of Africa development project.

No Kings Uptown Rally

Westerville’s Saturday rally was one of more than 20 Central Ohio “No Kings” protests and part of a nationwide day of action that organizers said included more than 3,100 rallies nationwide. The day ended with a much larger demonstration at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, where thousands gathered, and organizers later estimated that about 27,000 marched through downtown.

The Uptown rally was part of the third national “No Kings” day of action, a coordinated wave of protests held across all 50 states. National organizers and multiple news reports described it as one of the largest rounds yet, with more than 3,100 events nationwide.

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