A story from City of University Place. Market Square was full of congratulatory handshakes and smiles as the City of University Place celebrated the 25th Anniversary of its incorporation on Aug. 25 during that evening’s Music on the Square event. A big crowd of residents, business owners, City staff and City Council members were on […]
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Fall Divorce Recovery at UPPC
Submitted by Jill McMullen. For over 30 years, UPPC has sponsored Divorce Recovery. These workshops have impacted and been attended by hundreds of people! Our next Divorce Recovery will take place on successive Thursday evenings from September 16-October 28 from 6:15-8:30 PM. For first-time attendees, the charge is $50. The alumni fee is $30. Fee […]
Stop misinformation about police accountability bills
Submitted by Linda Hood, University Place. The WA state legislature passed landmark police accountability bills during the 2021 legislative session. The killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor highlighted the need for a change in police culture and training. These bills contain many common sense measures, for example banning choke holds and no-knock warrants as […]
Letter: For Parents
Submitted by Richard Mercier. Thank you, voters, for propelling Whitney Holz through the primaries and on to the General election for the University Place School District Board. With two children, Whitney is the only candidate with kids in the district so she understands the unique concerns and challenges facing parents today. She respects the rights […]
PulsePoint App Empowers Residents Trained in CPR
A press release from West Pierce Fire & Rescue. An automated external defibrillator (AED) was placed at Fort Steilacoom Park as a tool to save lives in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest incident. Local community partners joined together to place the AED and West Pierce Fire & Rescue provided training for the City […]
New Apartments at 4201 Bridgeport Are Taking Shape
An announcement from City of University Place. Travelers along Bridgeport Way between 40th and 44th streets have been asking a lot of questions about what is happening on the lot at 4201 Bridgeport Way W. The old, dilapidated structures on the property were demolished to make way for two new, multi-story buildings that will house […]
What’s UP with Biz?
A press release from City of University Place. Travelers along Bridgeport Way between 40th and 44th streets have been asking a lot of questions about what is happening on the lot at 4201 Bridgeport Way W. The old, dilapidated structures on the property were demolished to make way for two new, multi-story buildings that will house 104 […]
University Place’s Chief’s Corner
An announcement from Chief Greg Premo, University Place. It’s hard to believe that the start of the new school year is just two weeks away. And if fall is coming, it means that it is time for us to host another Public Safety Forum. Based on the positive feedback we received from the forum held last […]
Celebrate the University Place’s 25th Anniversary with Music on the Square Aug. 25
An announcement from City of University Place. Don’t miss a very special Music on the Square on Wednesday, Aug. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Market Square, when the City of University Place will commemorate the 25th anniversary of its incorporation with a special birthday celebration. City Council Members will be on hand to […]