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City of Charlotte Tree Care Grant Returns for 2025!
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...
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...
Caregiver Mental Wellness: Navigating the Challenges of Family Caregiving
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...
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...
Kick Off the Holidays at UCity Lights Winter Celebration!
By Janelle Goodrich and Janet Godfrey The holidays are just around the corner, and University City is ready to kick off the season in style! Join us for the annual UCity Lights Winter Celebration—a magical evening filled with sparkling lights, joyful entertainment,...
PHOTOS: The Drury Inn & Suites Updates
University City's hospitality industry received a recent boost as the Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place celebrated its redesign. The Drury has been a hospitality staple for over 25 years. The hotel updated rooms, fixtures, and the lobby to elevate the...
UNC Charlotte’s Board of Visitors: A Bridge Between University and Community
By Keith Stanley As President & CEO of University City Partners and a proud member of the UNC Charlotte Board of Visitors, I am honored to share the vital role this board plays in supporting our local University City community, where UNC Charlotte is not only...