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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...
Keeping University City Clean: A Collaborative Effort for Growth
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...
University City Events: August 2024
Upcoming Events Aug. 8: Trivia at Armored Cow Brewing Co. (weekly) Aug. 8: Genealogy 1-on-1 at University City Regional Library (weekly) Aug. 9: UCity Food Truck Friday at Armored Cow Brewing Co. (weekly) Aug. 9: Hank Williams Jr. & Old Crow Medicine Show at PNC...
Farmers Market Spotlight: The Farm at Dover Vineyards
We caught up with Elizabeth Anne Dover Bishop, owner of Dover Vineyards, to ask her why she participates in the University City Farmers Market each year. Join us each Saturday through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NOVEL University Place, 6010 Jasmine Lane, in...
UNC Charlotte to Gain R1 Research Status
The University of North Carolina Charlotte recently announced that the institution has surpassed the threshold requirement to gain R1 research status awarded by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Charlotte is projected to gain R1 research...
PHOTOS: Juneteenth Art Festival
Small Business Initiative Update
March 2024 marked the official launch of University City Partners' Small Business Initiative (SBI). This initiative aims to understand and address the needs of local University City businesses, providing essential support to foster their growth and success. The UCP...