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Kids, Parents and Grandparents: Blog Free at U City Patch

With a built-in connection to the University City community, you can't choose a better or more supportive platform than Patch's free Local Voices blogs. Start yours today! Here's what you'll get out of it.

University City Patch is seeking family bloggers who are interested in sharing their thoughts on family life in the area. Family bloggers can post photos, videos and  their advice and opinions on situations, events and issues. If you live or work in the University City area, we want you to blog on U City Patch’s free Local Voices platform. Get started right here. What You Get Out of It As a Local Voices blogger, you’ll have the ear of local residents, so you can let the community know what you think, offer tips and advice and more. You can post photos and videos, too. We regularly feature our bloggers on our homepage, so your voice will be heard. And if writing isn’t your thing, University City Patch is also looking for photographers and …

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Continued Rain Means No Get Your Chalk On

This weekend's heavy rains have made the Delmar Loop's asphalt too wet for chalk art.

Saturday's rains, a remnant of Hurricane Isaac, have forced the cancellation of today's Get Your Chalk On! event.  The Loop Special Business District issued the following statement Saturday: Unfortunately Mother Nature is not cooperating with our sidewalk art chalk festival this weekend. Due to the large amounts of rain that we received today, the sidewalks in The Loop are saturated with water and we are going to have to cancel the event tomorrow.   At this point in time we do not have another date scheduled for this event. We will notify everyone if we are able re-schedule the event.  University City Patch will post information as soon as it becomes available. To sign up for thePatch newsletter, click here.  See our coverage of the first …

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Rain Cancels Delmar Loop's Get Your Chalk On

The rain date is Sunday. If the rain stops in time today, the postponed event can be held.

Friday's heavy rains, a remnant of Hurricane Isaac, have forced the cancellation of today's Get Your Chalk On! event. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 2. If the rain stops today and the pavement drys out, the event should be able to go. University City Patch will post information as soon as it becomes available. To sign up for the Patch newsletter, click here.  Get Your Chalk On! Artists and the aspiring can sign up for the second annual event at visittheloop.com or at Blick Art Materials. Awards will be given for most creative, chalk of fame, Loop theme and viewer's choice. All participants will receive supplies and a place to create. Children under 12 can join in the fun in Chalk Land.  The entry fees are $10 adults (18 and over); $8 for …

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Get Your Chalk On Is Saturday in the Loop

The Delmar Loop hosts its second Get Your Chalk On art event Sept. 1 in University City.

Are you ready to add your artistic touch to the Delmar Loop? The second Get Your Chalk On! event is Sept. 1. The rain date is Sept. 2. Artists and the aspiring can sign up at visittheloop.com or at Blick Art Materials. Awards will be given for most creative, chalk of fame, Loop theme and viewer's choice.  All participants will receive supplies and a place to create. Children under 12 can join in the fun in Chalk Land.  The entry fees are $10 adults (18 and over); $8 for students (13-18); and $4 for children (12 and under). See our coverage of the first ever Get Your Chalk On from 2011: The event is sponsored by The Delmar Loop, Blick Art Materials, the Regional Arts Commission andUniversity City Patch.

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2012 Primary Election: Ready for Tuesday?

There are several important races and ballot issues facing University City voters Tuesday. Check out Patch's primary election guide.

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U City Patch Seeks Youth Sports Bloggers

We're looking for coaches, players, parents, booster-club members and fans who want to share news, information and photos about local school teams and other area youth sports teams.

Are you a sports fanatic? Whether you’re an expert, a player, a coach, a parent or just a fan, the U City community wants to hear from you! University City Patch is seeking youth sports bloggers who are interested in sharing their thoughts on local school and other youth sports. Sports bloggers can post photos, game coverage and even just their opinions on situations, events and games. If you have inside information on what goes on at University City-area sports matchups, we want you to blog on University City Patch’s free Local Voices platform. Get started right here. What You Get Out of It As a Local Voices blogger, you’ll have the ear of local residents, so you can keep the community posted on all of your games, fundraisers, news, …

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