Help the City of University Place celebrate Happy Duo Café, now complete with kitchen on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 11 am to noon at the location 3609 Market Place W, Suite 101 in University Place.
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Brassfield’s Day Spa Grand Re-Opening
Help the City of University Place Celebrate Brassfield’s Day Spa grand re-opening on Tuesday, Nov. 7 (1:30-2:30 pm) at their location (7326 27th St W in University Place).
Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony Planned for Nov. 11
Please plan to set aside some time on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. to honor our veterans at Cirque Park’s Veterans Memorial Plaza. The ceremony will include the laying of a wreath, military Color Guard presentations, and speeches from U.P. Mayor Steve Worthington, representatives of JBLM and Rep. Mari Leavitt of Washington’s 28th legislative district. […]
Keep Storm Drains Clean
It’s that time of year again: time to get out the rakes and brooms to make sure that the catch basins near your property remain clear of leaves, needles and storm debris to prevent large puddles and ponding on U.P. streets. The City’s Public Works crews will be out in force in sweeper trucks to […]
Help Shape the Future of University Place
The City of University Place’s Comprehensive Plan is a broad statement of the community’s vision for the future and contains policies primarily to guide the physical development of the City. A Comprehensive Plan can also shape certain aspects of the City’s social and economic character. The Comprehensive Plan is a living document that must accommodate […]
Did You Have Coffee with a Cop?
Patrons running in for their venti lattes at the Starbucks in the Green Firs Towne Center on Oct. 4 might have been surprised to see a heavy police presence there that day. But the men in blue were not responding to a call for service, but were there as part of the National Coffee with […]
A Memorable Meet-Up
When Don Cooper, a valued and dedicated volunteer with the University Place Police Department (UPPD), passed away in 2021, his wife Barbara generously donated $10,000 to help purchase a new K9 dog for the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD), of which UPPD is a contract agency. During the National Night Out festivities in August, Deputy […]
What’s UP with Biz?
On Sunday, Oct. 22, kids big and small are invited to attend a special “Tent or Treat” pop-up market at Northwest Medical Arts (5350 Orchard St. W.). From noon to 4 p.m., there will be games, small-business crafters and witches chocolate brew (also known as hot chocolate). This free event is sponsored by Northwest Medical […]
West Pierce Emergency Management Coalition Launches New Website
The West Pierce Emergency Management Coalition (WPEMC) has launched a new website, which will have information on local hazards and be utilized during large-scale emergencies to share information. www.westpierceemergency.org This website will be another communication tool for incidents that greatly impact the community, such as when evacuations are necessary. The information shared will be in addition […]