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Stars and fans will fill Hilton for Mad Monster Party
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...
The Fresh Market is coming to University City
University City is getting a new choice in upscale grocery shopping. The Fresh Market is coming to Mallard Crossing on Prosperity Church Road. The NC-based chain describes itself as “a specialty grocery retailer focused on providing high-quality products in a unique...
Walkable, urban North Tryon in our future?
Try to imagine how light rail might transform car-focused North Tryon Street between the I-85 exit and UNC Charlotte. Could a South End-style makeover happen here? Should it? About 60 people met last week to consider that idea, as expressed in a proposed update to the...
Run, bike or volunteer at UC Duathlon
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,...
Help test city’s new online comment form
Charlotte’s new online tool for public feedback gets its debut in University City. People wanting to review and comment on proposed changes to the University City Area Plan can do so at http://ucap:charlotteplanning.org. Planners have held two meetings on the changes,...
UNCC musicians play tonight at Belk Theatre
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...
Work starts on 2 road projects around Derita and research park
Two major road projects have just begun that will transform the highway grid west of I-85 through Derita. The state recently began preliminary clearing for the long-planned Graham Street Extension/Mallard Creek Road widening and realignment around the Derita business...