CHARLOTTE, NC, August 19—Today, University City Partners released a statement about a change of plans for Centene’s East Coast headquarters in Charlotte. Statement: Centene saw the value University City presented for their investment plans in the Charlotte region....
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Annual Meeting 2022: Honoring our Community Leaders
On August 3, University City Partners held its annual meeting, recognizing local businesses and community leaders for impacting the lives of those who live, learn, and play in University City. Please help us congratulate these amazing partners! Pictured above, from...

Meet Matthew Steele, the University City artist behind the future J.W. Clay Boulevard Streetscape Project
On Tuesday, June 28, artist Matthew Steele will connect with University City residents in a virtual event to discuss his plans and gather insight for the City of Charlotte-funded J.W. Clay Boulevard Streetscape project. Here, Steele discusses where he is in the...

5 Questions With: Jacqui Bryant, Executive Director of Charlotte Angels
May is National Foster Care Month. Here, we talk with Jacqui Bryant, a University City resident and the Executive Director of Charlotte Angels—a nonprofit organization that supports children, youth and families experiencing foster care—about her goals for the...

5 Questions With: Kelsey Van Dyke, Director of Family Empowerment at SchermCo
University City Partners is committed to sharing stories and information from community members and leaders. Here, Charlotte native Kelsey Van Dyke, Director of Family Empowerment at SchermCo, shares about her work to engage families in University City. What’s your...

American Idol Winner Sang in University City
We had a Country music celebrity appearance in our backyard. “American Idol” winner, Laine Hardy, performed at the Wild Wing Cafe’ on J.M. Keynes Drive on Dec 10. The performance was part of a six-market tour to support the nonprofit Little Kids Rock. Stay on the...

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...