Each time I visit University Place, I generally drive along the road by the Fircrest Golf Club in Fircrest. Lately instead of looking at the well manicured fairways of the Fircrest Golf Club, I’ve been eying developments directly across the street: Paradise Pond Park. Once I saw a picnic table at Paradise Pond Park I […]
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Grieving the death of a loved one?
Submitted by GriefShare. It hurts to lose someone. Find help at GriefShare. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Find a GriefShare support group or event near you at www.griefshare.org. Sunset Bible […]
The University Place City Council Aug. 16 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Aug. 16 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
A Trip to Dollar Tree and Recognizing Hard Work and Effort
I went to the Dollar Tree in University Place last week. My wife and I live in the North/West End of Tacoma. The roof of the nearby Dollar Tree collapsed last December. It’s surprising what we find that we need at the Dollar Tree from hardware to food, and art supplies. At the U.P. Dollar […]
Loss of a Spouse Seminar
Submitted by GriefShare. Widowed? Help is here and hope is possible. Do you dread the lonely days and nights? Wonder what to do with your spouse’s belongings? Feel like your brain is in a fog? Unsure of how you’ll go on? At a Loss of a Spouse seminar you’ll discover: Other people understand and have […]
Work Begins for Chambers Creek Canyon Trail Project
A story from City of University Place. Work on a new bridge that will be installed as part of the Chambers Creek Canyon Trail project began July 26. The work is expected to be complete in mid-October. The first phase of the work will result in a new bridge crossing connecting the City of Lakewood […]
Multi-Family Housing Tax Exemption Program Spurs New Investment in U.P.
A story from City of University Place. Since it was first used in 2015 by the developers of the Latitude Building in the Village at Town Center, the City of University Place eight-year Multi-Family Tax Exemption program has helped spur close to $120 million in private investment. The program is open to developers of multi-family […]
Stormwater Mitigation Efforts Continue in U.P.
An announcement from City of University Place. With our location on the shores of Puget Sound, residents and business owners in University Place share the pleasure and responsibility that comes from living so close to this beautiful natural resource. As such, the City of University Place is committed to meeting its obligations as a Phase […]
Another National Night Out Success in University Place
A news story from City of University Place. What a thrill it was for me and all the members of our public safety caravans to get back out for National Night Out after taking 2020 off because of the pandemic! After a year’s absence, it was great to see and talk to folks again in […]