More than 3,000 kids and adults filled the mall near UNC Charlotte’s student union last spring for the Science and Technology Expo. People should have twice the fun at this year’s Expo, 10-2 next Sunday, since there will be twice the activities! Robots, rockets and...
Remember when kids stayed healthy by riding bikes, climbing trees and jumping rope with friends? University City YMCA and several partners are bringing back that wholesome fun at the Healthy Kids Day Block Party, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 26 on the YMCA grounds. Kids can...
Our two big interstate road projects are finally coming to completion! State engineers say they will finish widening I-85 through Cabarrus County in April. The last leg of I-485 and the I-85/I-485 interchange should open in December. Road planners and taxpayers should...
Almost as soon as the state completes the long awaited widening of I-85 in April, work will begin on another much-needed improvement to a key University City artery. The state will replace the North Tryon Street bridges over Mallard Creek starting this spring....
What do Henry Winkler, Elvira, William Shatner, Hulk Hogan and John Schneider have in common? They’ll all be at University Place in two weekends, wowing thousands of horror, sci-fi and wrestling fans. The Mad Monster Party, a “frighteningly fun festival for the whole...
Here’s your chance to take part in a unique local sports event in our University Research Park. The Peak 10 University City Duathlon on May 3 features a 5K run on the greenway, a 12-mile bike ride on nearby streets and a 3K dash to the finish. Sign up now to compete,...
A concert tonight at UNC Charlotte will offer a too-rare glimpse of the university’s talented Arts and Architecture faculty. The Madison Park String Quartet includes two faculty members, violist Kirsten Swanson and cellist Mira Frisch, plus violinists Jenny Topilow of...