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Caregiver Mental Wellness: Navigating the Challenges of Family Caregiving

by | November 5, 2024 | Small Business News | 0 Comments

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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Lake Comeback: This University City Hub Is More Popular Than Ever 

by | September 18, 2024 | Business Growth, Retail | 2 Comments

Despite the setbacks small businesses experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic, just a few years later, the lake at University City is making a major comeback.  According to a report from PlacerAi, a software that provides insights on real estate properties, total...
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Enjoy Fall Colors along the Greenways

by | September 4, 2024 | Greenways | 0 Comments

When September arrives, fall color enthusiasts start to make travel plans to see this natural phenomenon in the mountains—but good news! Residents of Mecklenburg County can enjoy the striking tree display and stay close to home with a visit to a nearby greenway. A...
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Waters Edge Updates: A Check-In With Greg Watson

by | August 21, 2024 | Economic Development | 1 Comment

The Charlotte Business Journal recently reported that developer EB Arrow has proposed changes to the upcoming Waters Edge projects in University City. The project, originally slated to construct office development, has shifted focus to mixed-use residential and...
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Farmers Market Spotlight: Vigueur Fragrances

by | August 1, 2024 | Small Business News, University City Farmers Market | 0 Comments

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...
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Keeping University City Clean: A Collaborative Effort for Growth

by | July 24, 2024 | Economic Development | 1 Comment

Maintaining the thoroughfares, retail, and residential areas of University City is essential for its economic development and growth. With an expansive 10 square miles in the MSD boundary and a total of 63 square miles in the trade area, which hosts over 4,700...
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What Will Vanguard’s Move Mean for University City?

by | April 18, 2024 | Business Growth, Commercial real estate, Economic Development | 1 Comment

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Addressing Truck Parking Challenges: University City Takes Action

by | April 16, 2024 | Safety, Transportation | 0 Comments

By Keith Stanley Commercial trucking stands as the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, ensuring communities swiftly receive essential goods. From same-day deliveries to vital supplies like food and medicine, the trucking community is indispensable. Yet, amidst the demand...
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Improving Walkability: Survey Results from Earth Day Festival 2024

by | April 15, 2024 | Greenways, Transportation, UNC Charlotte | 1 Comment

University City Partners was excited to participate in UNC Charlotte’s Earth Day Festival 2024. Senior Development Manger Drew Gaertner and Intern Caleb Brewer spent several hours at the UCP booth answering questions about the organization, getting feedback from...
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Armored Cow: Crafting Beer, Creating Community

by | April 3, 2024 | About Town, Dining, Small Business News | 0 Comments

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...
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