As part of the work to prepare for Phase 2 of the City’s 35th Street improvements, the project contractor has begun removing trees from the City’s right-of-way along 35th Street West from Bridgeport Way West to Grandview Drive West. Prior to their removal, an arborist carefully assessed the trees and determined that several showed signs […]
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What’s UP with Biz? Trader Joe’s
U.P.’s Trader Joe’s at 3800 Bridgeport Way W. in the GreenFirs Towne Center is turning 20! The public is invited to stop by from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 to enjoy an array of anniversary festivities. U.P. Mayor Javier Figueroa will offer brief remarks at 10 a.m. to recognize Trader Joe’s contributions to […]
Flames and Smoke Ahead: West Pierce Firefighters Gear Up for Training Burn in Lakewood
On December 5, West Pierce Fire & Rescue will conduct a training burn with live fire at 11138 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood. Firefighters will begin arriving around 7 a.m. at the site of a former small business to set up. The burns are scheduled to start at 9 a.m. and will continue throughout […]
University Place South Sound Physical and Hand Therapy Grand Opening
Thursday, December 5 come out and celebrate with us! You are invited to the Grand Opening of the newest professional physical therapy practice in University Place from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. You may already know us. We were in Tacoma at Cedar Street and So. 19th – for 17 years. As successful businesses often do, we outgrew our space but we […]
Lunch with the University Place Police Chief
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, make plans to have lunch at noon in the City Council Chambers with U.P. Police Chief Pat Burke and other members of the UPPD leadership team. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about how 2023 levy funds are being put to work right now to fulfill the commitments made […]
Santa Will Light U.P.’s Christmas Tree on Dec. 6
Get your holiday attire ready and make plans to be a part of the celebration of the annual lighting of the Christmas Tree in Market Square on Friday, Dec. 6. Participants are welcome to arrive at 4:30 p.m., but the festivities officially begin at 5 p.m. when Santa will arrive on a West Pierce Fire […]
The University Place City Council Dec. 2 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Dec. 2 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Celebrating a Century
Ruth Challender, a resident of U.P.’s Community Connection Place, celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by loving family and friends, including her great-great-granddaughter! She received a special birthday serenade as well as a Certificate of Recognition from the City of University Place that was presented to her by City Council Member Melanie Grassi. “What a joy […]
University Place Police Blotter
Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest public safety activity in University Place by checking out the U.P. Police Blotter! Chief Burke highlights some of the most notable incidents that the U.P. Police Department responds to. But that’s not all – you can also browse through recent Calls for Service to get a better understanding of […]