The next month is flush with great music in University City. Performances from jazz to classical will draw crowds to our popular music venues. Many performances are free. Some are sponsored by us! Here are the details. Free fall concerts at Shoppes at...
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Primary election is Tuesday … or now!
The 2019 primaries for Charlotte Mayor and City Council take place on Sept. 10. Democrats have many candidates on the primary ballot for mayor, at-large council seats and University City’s District 2 and 4 seats. Early voting continues through 7 pm Friday. The best...
Tell county on May 9: Fund land for parks now!
Our community’s last great chance this year to speak out for more parks comes Thursday, as our County Commissioners seek our opinions on a proposed budget with 9.1% more spending in the coming year yet absolutely NO FUNDING FOR NEW PARK LAND! The public hearing on the...
We’re winning the war on litter!
First impressions matter, right? That’s why University City Partners recently began paying for weekly litter patrols along our highways. “There’s a huge difference, and I notice it everywhere,” says Tobe Holmes with UCP. Other groups also are tackling litter,...
NC 49 project meeting draws a curious crowd
Last updated April 29, 2019 An information meeting to explain and get feedback on University City’s biggest upcoming road project drew more than 100 people to UNC Charlotte on April 23. The project, set to start construction in about 3 years, will widen NC 49 to six...
The time for parks is now!
A message from Darlene Heater: Our campaign for more parks now in University City and Charlotte moves forward. In the past two weeks we have: Addressed our Mecklenburg County Commissioners, who fund our parks, about the crisis of an exploding population and...