If University City could write the job description for its police division commander, requirements would certainly include deep experience in reshaping policing amid rapid growth and the coming of light rail. Capt. Brian Foley, who assumed the post in September, has...
Looking for a fun, relaxed environment that is both one of a kind and close at hand? Look no further. BluNotes of Charlotte has opened near University Research Park. From live jazz and blues music to New Orleans gumbo, BluNotes will make you feel like you are in the...
Looking for a unique gift that will share some warmth? Help educate a child? Improve health in the Third World? Givingstream, an online store with strong ties to University City, invites us to visit, learn and, hopefully, buy gifts that give back. "Our idea was to...
New partnerships with Elevation Church, Hendrick Motorsports and other groups have brought much-needed hands, hearts and resources to the 900-plus students at Nathaniel Alexander Elementary School. "I've been principal here for three years and taught here for a...
Most of us know the Y for its sports, fitness and youth camps. But Thursday night, the University City YMCA gym will resonate not with squeaking sneakers but the soft dinner talk of hundreds of guests enjoying a free Thanksgiving feast they might not otherwise afford....
A rainy close to Election Season 2015 could not dampen the spirits of dozens of people mingling with candidates at the Wine Vault on Monday. The informal “Last Call” was convened by University City Partners. “We had a great turnout from our candidates, and we were...
A growing national competition hosted locally by UNC Charlotte and Ventureprise is giving small businesses a shot at national recognition and funding. The InnovateHER 2016 Challenge targets businesses with new products and services that benefit working women and their...