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Our 4 farmers markets offer fruit, veggies and much more!
Yearning for fresh-picked corn and tomatoes? University City's four farmers markets have those standards (when in season) plus so much more, from specialty mushrooms and free-range chickens to fresh seafood and kale chips. Here's the scoop on weekly markets at...
Our growing hospital adds 2 new care centers
Two new facilities opening soon at Carolinas HealthCare System University will bring much-needed specialized medical care closer to University City residents and workers. The system's seventh Wound Care Center will begin outpatient treatments in June, while a...
Honor Swim for the Children of Fallen Officers – YOU can help
Few of us worry about co-workers dying on the job. CMPD Officer Jason Peetz of the University City Division has lost two co-workers. Now Peetz and five fellow officers seek to help their kids, by swimming Lake Norman. You can help, too. You know how. For the rest of...
Driver’s eye look at the LYNX light-rail construction
Rich Haag was on his way to an appointment at Carolinas HealthCare System University on April 20 when he decided to record the construction of the LYNX Blue Line Extension on North Tryon Street. Check out the many photos. The line is scheduled to begin operation in...
Key property owners creating plan for future ‘urban center’
A plan approved last year by Charlotte City Council seeks to reshape University City's North Tryon Street into a vibrant, light-rail-focused urban destination, with University Place as its town center. The plan acknowledges, however, that businesses will drive much of...
Traffic barrel report: progress, plans and headaches!
Never complain when someone throws $2.4 billion at you for roads, rail and light rail, right? OK, so we'll let you whine when someone's late for work, or school or ... oops, out of gas! Meanwhile, here is the latest news about road closings, progress and even a major...
Businesses make major donations to Governors Village schools
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-5. Our business community is already showing its support in significant ways including a major donation by Sam's Club and the raising of $25,000 for scholarships via our recent Governors Village 5K and Fun Run. Get the details, and...