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...
Neighborhoods
Charlotte New Year’s Day 5K 2025
Ring in the New Year with a Focus on Health! Kick off 2025 on the right foot—literally! Join us for the Charlotte New Year’s Day 5K, an exciting annual event that blends fitness, community spirit, and a commitment to supporting local food pantries. Whether you’re a...
UCity Public Safety Collaborative Forum
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...
Mobile Library in Prosperity Village
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Mobile Library, MoLi (“Molly”), is now hitting the streets. The 33-foot-long vehicle is equipped with a wheelchair lift, side awning, Chromebooks, and over 1000 books. MoLi was built to help serve high-need areas of Mecklenburg...
University City Welcomes Harolds Chicken & Ice Bar
The 70-year Chicago fried chicken and fish restaurant chain has made its way down south! Now located on McCullough Drive in Suite 100-A is Harold’s Chicken & Ice Bar. The restaurant chain was founded by Harold Pierce, an African-American Businessman, who wanted to...
Brotherhood of Leaders
Once a quarter, if you’re driving on Neal Road, you’ll see a group of men picking up trash. These aren’t just any group of men. These are members of the Beta Nu Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Previous members of the fraternity include Martin Luther...
University City Night Market is Back!
The annual winter entertainment and shopping experience, University City Night Market, will return this holiday season. This open-air marketplace at the lake and boardwalk at Shoppes at University Place is an opportunity to support small local businesses, purchase...