by Carolyn Dowdy Family caregiving is a quiet, often invisible burden, yet it touches nearly every household. As the founder and president of Caregiver Mental Wellness, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, I bring over sixteen years of family caregiving experience and a...
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Farmers Market Spotlight: Vigueur Fragrances
In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables and artisan goods, the University City Farmers Market also features lots of other locally made items. Lee Valle is the founder of Vigueur Fragrances. Originally from The Bronx, she now calls Concord home now. Find her each...
Armored Cow: Crafting Beer, Creating Community
Since National Beer Day is April 7, we decided to check in with Armored Cow Brewing Company's head brewer Andrew Kalinoski to ask him a few questions about what makes the brewery so special to the University City community. What makes Armored Cow unique in the beer...
Healthy Choices in University City
From choosing healthy foods to taking time to enjoy nature and connect with community, here are a few ways to make healthy choices in University City. Choose healthy food. Learn more about University City's newest prepared health food store, Project LeanNation. Help a...
5 Questions With: Chef Tara Quinones, Papi’s Puerto Rican Cuisine
Where are you from and when did you open Papi’s? I was born in Manhattan and raised in the Catskill Mountains of New York. I opened Papi's four years ago in June. Our family has been in the restaurant business sharing Puerto Rican cuisine for generations. My...
Get to Know Rob White, Owner of University City Axe House
Why did you decide to open Axe House in University City? We opened in February in University City, because it’s growing and expanding exponentially. I saw a niche for more diverse entertainment. There’s a lot for kids, but I wanted to create a live entertainment venue...
Sign Up for Community Supported Agriculture
There’s just something about local produce that can’t be beat by what you get at the grocery store. Thanks to a University City Farmers Market partner, The Farm at Dover Vineyards, residents have the opportunity to enjoy fresh produce and support their local farm...