🚨 Trash Collection Update
University City is experiencing temporary residential trash collection delays due to several truck breakdowns.
Thursday’s routes are being completed today. Crews will then begin Friday’s routes, with some potentially delayed until Aug. 22.
Today, we honor Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom, resilience, and progress.
Please Note: City Hall and Public Library CLOSED
☀️ The Summer 2026 edition of ROARS – The Voice of University City is on its way
📰 Read about Market at Olive, Heman Park Pool, summer events, library programs, public safety updates, and more
📬 Physical copies have been mailed and should arrive soon
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🗳️ Election Day is TODAY in University City!
Vote in the Mayoral Race & local elections:
📍 Centennial Commons Recreation Center
7210 Olive Blvd
📍 U City Community Center
975 Pennsylvania Ave
⏰ Polls open until 7 PM
If you’re in line by 7, you can vote!
Join us February 10th, 7pm, at the Heman Park Community Center as we prepare to select our new City Manager!
Inclement Weather Update:
Centennial Commons will close today, Monday, January 26, at 3:00 PM due to inclement weather. The facility will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, at 5:30 AM.
Due to the inclement weather, all University City buildings will open today at 10:00a.m. Please monitor University City social media pages for any updates. Stay safe University City!
🚧 Construction Notice
Weather permitting, work begins the week of Jan. 26 on a new water tap serving LOCAL on Delmar Apartments and continues through the week of Feb. 2.
🚦 Westbound Delmar Blvd. traffic should use the North Loop detour.
➡️ Eastbound lanes will remain open.
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Thank you to the dedicated officers who serve and protect our community with professionalism and commitment. We appreciate your service.
Happy New Year from the City of University City!
As we welcome the year ahead, we thank our residents, businesses, and community partners for your continued engagement and support. We look forward to building on our shared progress and serving our community in the year to come!
Updated Holiday Hours
Wednesday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve):
• City Hall: Open
• Public Library: Closes at Noon
• Centennial Commons: Closes at 4:00 PM
Thursday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day):
• City Hall: Closed
• Public Library: Closed
• Centennial Commons: Open 5:30 AM–6:00 PM
Merry Christmas, University City!
On behalf of the City of University City, we wish all residents, business owners, families, visitors, and community partners a joyful holiday season. May your day be filled with peace, warmth, and time spent with those you love.
Happy Holidays!
University City names Brooke A. Sharp, Esq. as Interim City Manager, effective Feb 6, 2026, following Gregory Rose’s retirement.
Join us Mon, Dec 8 at 4:30 PM for the Annex Building Plaque Dedication at the City Hall West Parking Lot along Trinity Ave.
Remarks from Mayor Crow & City Manager Rose, partner recognition, and plaque unveiling. All are welcome! #UCity
Due to winter weather, all non-emergency U City facilities, including the Library, will close at 3:30 PM today. Public Safety remains fully operational. Crews continue 12-hr shifts for snow removal. More updates soon.
Due to recent snowfall, leaf vacuuming operations are temporarily paused. Crews will resume collection once conditions improve and snow has had time to melt, allowing residents to place remaining leaf piles curbside.
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