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Many helpers in Morehead Academy tech lab makeover
Creating a good place for our students to dream, innovate and learn takes many hands – including hands holding paint brushes, screw drivers, computer mice and checkbooks! Volunteers and local businesses recently used those tools and more to renovate a technology and...
University City attracting apartment investors, builders
The Vinoy at Innovation Park apartments near Vance High School have a new owner. Eaton Vance Management’s Real Estate Investment Group purchased the 356-home community on Jan. 31 from Heitman, of Chicago for $52,750,000. That is 38% more than Heitman paid for The...
Recent building permits for University City MSD
The following information is taken from Mecklenburg County's records of building permits issued between Jan. 1 and March 10, 2017. These project are within the University City Municipal Service District. City Barbecue Type of project: Restaurant upfit Location:...
YMCA and Library tag team on computer skills
University City YMCA offers many classes for seniors, but a new one starting on March 16 may be one of the few involving a mouse. The Y will host a six-week, 12-hour program to help seniors improve their computer skills. The program, DigiLit, is led by Charlotte...
Celebrate 25 years of Scout Troop 13 with BBQ and bargains
University City is invited to help Boy Scout Troop 13 celebrate its Silver Anniversary year on March 10-11 with barbecue and a massive silent auction. In true Scout spirit, the Troop will deliver 100 meals to St. Mark’s Soup Kitchen even as it serves 1,000 or more...
Here’s your chance to shape Charlotte’s next bike plan
Charlotte created its current Bicycle Master Plan in 2008 – ancient history in the evolution of post-auto transportation. A new plan is nearing completion, and transportation planners want YOU to look it over and tell them what you think of their “blueprint for an...
LYNX updates: New investments and delayed start date
If you follow the LYNX Blue Line Extension project, you’ve already heard the news: Light-rail service to Center City is now set to begin next March rather than this August. But did you know that March 2018 has been the required delivery date all along? And have you...