The Sun Is UP!: A Birthday Party For University Place

The University Place Festival is fun for all ages, going on Aug. 3 until 11 p.m.

Today in UP: UP Festival 2013

The 18th annual University Place Festival is Saturday, August 3, 2013.

Eastbound State Route 16 Closures Start Aug. 5

WSDOT crews continue setting bridge girders as part of the state's SR 16: Eastbound Nalley Valley project. The work requires 83 girders.

Beat the Heat: Pierce County Pool Guide 2013

With temperatures creeping back up this weekend, where do you and your family go to cool down near University Place?

Public Works: Cirque Restrooms Won't Be Ready for UP Festival

Port-a-potties will be available to visitors of the UP Festival this Saturday. Construction of the permanent restrooms in Cirque Park is expected to begin mid-August, with completion by the fall.

Shh-tarbucks: Swamp Monster, Cotton Candy Frap on Starbucks Secret Menu

Starbucks' secret menu is an assortment of beverages invented by Starbucks baristas and connoisseurs from all over the world.

Community Update

Multi-family Yard Sale

Spray a Fire Engine Hose, Skaters Slamming and Groovy Music: UP Festival Guide 2013

Cirque Park in University Place will be filled with family-friendly fun for the UP Festival, featuring a skate show, helicopter demonstration and live music.

Today: Lace Up and Cruise to Rollin' 253 for Half-Off Skate Sessions

Rollin' 253 at 2101 W Mildred Street offers half-off roller skating sessions every Friday.

Pierce Transit Board Votes to Revoke Service Cuts

Despite some hesitations from board members and local residents, the board agreed that its priority is to provide transportation to the public.

Super Savers Club Member Sale

Help Support the Arc of Washington

Summit Strength & Conditioning, Miss UP to Host School Supplies Drive at UP Festival

Summit Strength & Conditioning will host a school supply drive at their booth during the UP Festival this Saturday in Cirque Park.

Today in UP: Author Event at the Library

Meet traveler authors Jared McCaffree, Jessica Mans and Kobus Mans at a special author event at the University Place Public Library on Thursday, August 1.

Cool Down at the Fircrest Pool

The Fircrest community pool is open throughout the summer, with lessons and swim times for residents and non-residents alike.

Saved To Serve Missions Meeting

Walk to End Alzheimer's

Garage Sale

Library Friends Used Book Sale

UP Library Hosting Used Book Sale in September

Funds from the book sales will help library events for children and adults as well as furnishings and other needs at the libraries.

2013 Perseid Meteor Shower to Dazzle

Viewers should be able to observe around 60 "shooting stars" per hour during this year's Perseid Meteor Shower. The peak viewing will be Aug. 11 – 12.

Community Update

Can You Barter Your Way To A Renovated Home?

Neighbors have always shared things -- from sugar and milk to ladders and wheelbarrows. But now time banks are helping neighbors share their talents in exchange for bigger services like repairs and renovations.

Today in UP: Family Movie Night at the Library

Join the University Place Public Library for a free movie tonight.

Community Update

What’s the Going Rate For A Swing Set?

Remember how you felt like a superhero the first time you jumped from your swing in mid-air? How much will it cost you to give your kids that same feeling?

Junk in Your Trunk Community Garage Sale

5 Things to Do This Week: UP Festival, Travel Book Signing

Here's your guide to a fun-filled week in University Place with a featured 5 things to do.

Post Your Garage Sale For Free on University Place Patch

Fill out this easy form, and Patch will build an interactive map of garage sales, yard sales, estate sales in University Place and surrounding communities.

Junk in the Trunk

Spotted: Suburban Deer

Do We Have the Best Summer Weather in the US?

Our region has topped a Bert Sperling "Best Places" list for the most comfortable summer weather. Do you agree?

Today: Get Whisked Away with the Pirates of Penzance

Enjoy a free, family-friendly concert tonight at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1102 S. Pearl Street in Tacoma.

Uptick in Revenue to Save Pierce Transit's Service Cuts

Despite the approval of Pierce Transit's Service Reduction Plan in June, the transportation agency said it will not be cutting routes this September.

Landline Loyalty: Poll Finds Most WA Residents Still Have a Home Phone

A recent survey from PEMCO Insurance found that 68 percent of people living in Washington still have a working land line. Do you?

National Night Out in UP: Is Your Neighborhood Registered?

Use the opportunity to start a block watch and make a connection with local law enforcement.

Various Volunteer Opportunity - Lakewold Gardens

Various Volunteer Opportunities with Be the Change - Lakewold Gardens

EMC Customers Save 1 Billion Kilowatt Hours- Over 9.3 Million Kilowatt Hours in Washington