Affairs Chocolate & Desserts Shutters After 28 Years in UP

Affairs Chocolate & Desserts on Bridgeport Way and 27th Street West has closed for good, after 28 years in the community.

Happy 125th Birthday, University of Puget Sound!

The University of Puget Sound turned 125 years old on Sunday, March 17, 2013.

Please Welcome Bryan Routon, Our Newest Blogger

Do you have an opinion, experience, or expertise you'd like to share? We welcome you to blog on Patch, too!

What Homes Sold In University Place The Past 30 Days?

Figures are provided by Multiple Listing Service.

Joseph Lester Sentenced to 22 Years for Murdering Pregnant University Place Woman

A jury found Joseph Lester, 25, guilty of stabbing his 21-year-old pregnant girlfriend, Keisha Lewis, to death in October 2011.

Former Stadium High Security Guard Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Misconduct

Former Stadium High security guard Donte Dwayne Lipscomb, 32, was sentenced to 48 months in prison after pleading guilty to sexual misconduct, for engaging in sexual activity with three students while employed at the high school.

Most Popular on Patch: What You Might Have Missed

Here are links to the most recent popular stories, announcements, events, blog posts and listings on University Place Patch. See what your neighbors are clicking and talking about.

HOUSE HUNT: Most Expensive Listings in University Place

Here are some of the priciest homes in University Place.

4A State Champion Curtis Meets, Swaps Stories With Gov. Jay Inslee

This year's state champions will also got a guided tour of the Capitol Campus.

Learn More About Proposed Shoreline Restoration Plans at UP Town Hall Open House

Join the University Place Planning Commission at an open house on the city’s draft Shoreline Master Program and ask questions about land use and restoration projects that are proposed in Day Island and Chambers Bay.

University Place Kids to Join 15,000 at First-Ever 'We Day' in America

The youth empowerment event is a program of the group Free the Children and will feature Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll, Magic Johnson and celebrities such as Jennifer Hudson, Martin Sheen and Nellie Furtado.

Tacoma Conservatory Hosts Guided Meditation and Gentle Yoga Sessions

Enjoy guided meditation and gentle yoga at the W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory this spring, a Metro Parks program.

Boys Lacrosse: Curtis Falls to Eastside Catholic

Curtis High School boys lacrosse dropped its second game of the season.

Holocaust Conference Offers New Program for High School Students

The entire senior class at Annie Wright Upper School will attend the Pacific Lutheran University’s Annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education.

Woman Faces 34 Counts of Theft, Accused of Stealing $400,000 From Her Uncle

The defendant’s 96-year-old uncle lived in a nursing home in University Place when his niece depleted his estate by more than $400,000.

Harbor Greens Owner: "We're Excited to Bring Something New to the Area"

Tour the new Harbor Greens grocery store in University Place with Pierce County Television.

Feisty Gals Coffee Announced as Vendor at South Tacoma Farmers Market

Find University Place businesses at the South Tacoma Farmers Market, which kicks off in April on S. 66th Street in Tacoma.

West Pierce's Kilga Finishes Fourth in Seattle Stairclimb

Twenty-three West Pierce firefighters climbed 69 flights of stairs at the Columbia Center on Sunday to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Please Welcome Cindy Peak & Calvin Goings, Our Newest Bloggers

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Curtis Daffodil Princess Wins 'Miss Congeniality' at Queen's Coronation

This past Friday night, a panel of judges named Rogers High School senior McKenna Erhardt as the 2013 Queen of the Daffodil Festival. Curtis High School's Kayla Prewitt was honored as Miss Congeniality and selected as first-runner up.

Most Popular on Patch: What You Might Have Missed

Here are links to the most recent popular stories, announcements, events, blog posts and listings on University Place Patch. See what your neighbors are clicking and talking about.

What Homes Sold In University Place?

Figures are provided by the Multiple Listing Service.

UP’s Peace Out Raises More Than $2,000 at Fundraiser

The University Place-based organization raised more than $2,000 for 13 local charities at a fundraising event in February.

University Place Blotter: 'It's Not Drugs, Just a Powdery Booger' and More

The following crime and arrest information has been supplied by the University Place Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

HOUSE HUNT: Open Houses in University Place This Weekend

Here are the open houses scheduled for this weekend.

University Place Firefighter Remembered with Decorative Stone at West Pierce Fire & Rescue

University Place firefighter Merritt Nichols, who passed away in the line of duty, is one of two names etched on a memorial stone at West Pierce Fire

Breath of Fresh Air at Narrows Plaza Bowl

New air conditioners are being installed this week at Narrows Plaza Bowl and the building recently got a fresh coat of paint.

Day Island Man Honored by Police for Confronting Dangerous Burglar

Larry Capps was honored by University Place Police Chief Mike Blair for reporting a home invasion and confronting the career criminal, who is now facing felony charges.

University Place Man Who Jumped Off Tacoma Narrows Bridge On Tuesday Identified

Tom Champlin, 62, pulled over to the right shoulder on the eastbound bridge and jumped, according to the Washington State Patrol.

University Place Backpack Program Makes Sure Students Don't Go Home Hungry

The University Place School District backpack program makes sure students are sent home with food over the weekend, when other resources are not available.

When Does Daylight Saving Time Start in 2013?

Don't forget to set your clocks one hour ahead before going to bed Saturday. Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 10.

Three Charles Wright Athletic Teams Recognized by Mayor

Charles Wright Academy boasts three championship teams this year and the athletes were honored in a special proclamation from the City of University Place.

SATURDAY: Pruning Party at Curran Apple Orchard Park

Participants will learn how to prune apple trees and help maintain the orchard.

University Place Council Approves Town Center Tax Breaks

Developers of new apartments and multifamily buildings in Town Center won’t have to pay property taxes for eight years, after the University Place city council approved economic incentives to jumpstart the local economy.

High Pollen Count Expected on Friday in University Place

Warning all season allergy sufferers: Weather Channel is forecasting pollen counts to rise on Thursday and Friday.

Curtis High’s First Graduating Class Reunites for 50th Anniversary Proclamation

Members of Curtis High School’s class of 1962, including current Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler, were on hand to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary with the University Place City Council.

Creative Agency Selected to Create Annual University Place Business Guide

Premier Media Group has been chosen to create the official business guide for University Place.

Should Out-Of-District Families Pay Tuition to Send Their Kids to University Place Schools?

An idea proposed by a University Place school board member to charge out-of-district tuition is leading to more questions in the structure of the regional school system.

VIDEO: Curtis Coach Tim Kelly Chats With Patch

The Vikings' coach talks about his team's 4A state basketball title after their 60-56 victory over Jackson Saturday night at the Tacoma Dome.

VIDEO: Curtis' Andre Lewis Chats With Patch

The Vikings' senior forward talks about his team's 4A state basketball title after their 60-56 victory over Jackson Saturday night at the Tacoma Dome.