– by Janelle Goodrich “Firefighters don’t go where the fire is safe; they make it safe for everyone else.” (Fire-service proverb) Think of this as a five-alarm history lesson you can enjoy right from the couch. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fire Museum & Education...
– by Janelle Goodrich We’re kicking off our Meet the Board Series with Marcus Smith, Bank of America relationship manager, newly elected Treasurer, and incoming chair of the Finance Committee. Marcus isn’t just a numbers guy—he’s a growth architect who believes...
– by Janelle Goodrich When Officer Jordan Mook talks about traffic safety, his eyes light up the way most people do when discussing a favorite hobby. It’s a passion born far from Charlotte’s multi-lane arteries, on the quiet backroads of small-town Wisconsin where...
By Janelle Goodrich, Director of Operations, University City Partners After more than 25 years of living in the "suburbs" of University City and over 16 years working with University City Partners, I’ve seen our community grow in ways that still amaze me. I’ve...
Trash. Dumping. Overflowing bins. It’s not just an eyesore—it sends a message. And in University City, we believe that message should be pride, care, and community. That’s why University City Partners launched a Trash Study to better understand where the problems are...
Empowering Communities to Protect and Enhance Our Urban Forest The City of Charlotte is thrilled to announce the return of the Tree Care Grant, a program designed to celebrate and sustain the rich biodiversity of our urban forests. By educating residents and...
Working Together for a Safer, Cleaner Community By Janelle Goodrich On November 7th, University City Partners will host the UCity Public Safety Collaborative Forum at the Hilton University City, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders dedicated to making our...