University City News
There's always something happening in University City, and we've developed this section to reflect current news.
If you are a member of the media and need to contact a UCD spokesperson, please call Lori Klein Brennan, Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, at 215-243-0555 x227 or email her at lori@universitycity.org.
February 2010
- Spiral Q's Q-Licious now offering reduced ticket prices
Friday, February 5th 2010 - February Events at Penn Bookstore
Thursday, February 4th 2010
January 2010
- Introducing a New Series: UCity @ ULounge! Next event - February 10 at Williams Hall on Penn Campus
Friday, January 29th 2010 - Cougars, Playas, and Baby Mama Drama in the Ancient World Young Friends Valentine's Program - Feb.11 at Penn Museum
Thursday, January 28th 2010 - test
Thursday, January 28th 2010 - Jazz up your Valentine’s Day with the Annenberg Center’s Sweetheart Package
Thursday, January 28th 2010 - Sam Quinn Gallery presents: "I Saw A Mysterious Light"
Monday, January 25th 2010 - Cedar Park Neighborhood Association Scholarship Fundraiser - March 7
Monday, January 25th 2010 - Attention UC Brite Participants: Is your light bulb out?
Wednesday, January 13th 2010 - Strictly Death: Selected Works from the Richard Harris Collection
Tuesday, January 12th 2010 - Breadboard Invites You To Two Receptions on Jan.22
Monday, January 11th 2010 - Rembrandt Etchings to Be Exhibited at Drexel University
Friday, January 8th 2010 - Soweto Gospel Choir returns to the Annenberg Center to share South Africa's rich musical heritage with Philly audiences
Friday, January 8th 2010 - Penn Museum's 29th Annual Chinese New Year Celebration - 1/23
Wednesday, January 6th 2010
December 2009
- January Events at Penn Bookstore
Tuesday, December 22nd 2009 - Special Coupon from Drexel Athletics! Tuesday, Dec. 29
Thursday, December 17th 2009 - 40th Street Sustainability Smackdown Pits Business Against Business in Energy Efficiency Race
Thursday, December 17th 2009 - American Composers Orchestra announces Orchestra Underground: Conversations
Tuesday, December 15th 2009 - Celebrate the release of Dock Street's Barleywine - Thursday, December 17
Wednesday, December 9th 2009 - By Local Series at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts continues with four unique performances
Monday, December 7th 2009 - December events at Penn Bookstore
Saturday, December 5th 2009 - Market Street Revitalization Begins
Wednesday, December 2nd 2009 - University City Arts League Holiday Craft Show starts this Saturday, Dec.5
Wednesday, December 2nd 2009 - Security Magazine Ranks Drexel No. 11 for Safety
Tuesday, December 1st 2009
November 2009
- Calling all store-front businesses! The 2010 Philadelphia International Flower Show wants your participation!
Tuesday, November 24th 2009 - 21 University City Inspirational Gardens Announced
Tuesday, November 24th 2009 - Join us Saturday, December 5 for the University City Community Cleanup
Friday, November 20th 2009 - 14th Annual Peace Around the World - Penn Museum's Free Holiday Family Celebration on Sunday, Dec.6
Tuesday, November 17th 2009 - Drexel Remembers Late President Papadakis; $70 Million Building to Be Named in His Honor
Monday, November 16th 2009 - Satellite Second Saturdays Craft Fair - Nov. 14 + Dec.12
Wednesday, November 11th 2009 - Drexel University to Launch Week-long Program for Military Veterans on Campus
Friday, November 6th 2009 - ATTENTION: Penn Coach Yard Chimney located near 30th Street Station will be demolished by implosion on Sunday, Nov.15
Friday, November 6th 2009
October 2009
- International Journalist Helps West Philly Community Reporters Gain Skills
Monday, October 26th 2009 - New Kaplan center in the Radian - free grand opening events! 11/8-13
Saturday, October 17th 2009 - November Events at Penn Bookstore
Tuesday, October 13th 2009 - Join State Senator Anthony H. Williams for the "Taste of the 8th" on Monday, Oct.19 at Gold Standard
Friday, October 9th 2009 - MidAtlantic Restaurant & Tap Room is open for business!
Tuesday, October 6th 2009 - Scribe Video Center Announces Fall 2009-2010 Producers' Forums Screening and Discussion Series
Tuesday, October 6th 2009 - New restaurants are taking root in area around colleges
Monday, October 5th 2009 - University City street vendors featured in Gourmet Magazine
Thursday, October 1st 2009
September 2009
- October Calendar of Events at Penn Bookstore
Tuesday, September 29th 2009 - Science Center is a Regional Growth Engine
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - University City Arts League presents TOTEMS a mixed media exhibition
Tuesday, September 15th 2009 - The Cantina at Distrito
Wednesday, September 9th 2009
August 2009
- Marigold Kitchen Reopens September 2nd Under Chef/Owner Robert Halpern
Friday, August 28th 2009 - Ethnic cornucopia: A global culinary tour unfolds daily on Baltimore Avenue
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - University City District Receives $113,000 for Corridor Revitalization Projects
Tuesday, August 11th 2009 - Arthur Ross Gallery exhibit and events for "West Philadelphia: Building a Community"
Friday, August 7th 2009
July 2009
- Playground Strengthens Community and Benefits Children
Thursday, July 30th 2009 - Popular University City Arts, Dining, Entertainment, and Retail Blog Re-launches
Tuesday, July 21st 2009
June 2009
- University City District Welcomes Matthew Bergheiser as Executive Director
Tuesday, June 30th 2009 - University City District Summer Jobs Program Kicks off 4th Season
Tuesday, June 30th 2009 - University City Dining Days Returns, July 23-30
Monday, June 29th 2009 - Partnership CDC Solar Energy Workshop Coming to West Philly June 30
Thursday, June 25th 2009 - University City District Installs 71 New Pedestrian Lights along Baltimore Avenue
Thursday, June 11th 2009 - Baltimore Avenue Pedestrian Lighting Ceremony - June 25
Monday, June 8th 2009 - Open Mic Night at Penn Bookstore Cafe - Friday June 26
Monday, June 8th 2009 - Mastery Charter School Unpaid Internship Program
Thursday, June 4th 2009 - Bargains Galore at the PennMOVES Community Sale - June 6-7
Tuesday, June 2nd 2009
May 2009
- June Book Club at Penn Bookstore
Friday, May 29th 2009 - Powelton Village Open House - Sunday, May 31
Tuesday, May 26th 2009 - Walnut Hill is Building a New Playground at 47th and Sansom - Come Design Your New Playground May 21
Wednesday, May 20th 2009 - Meet the Community Developers, May 19
Friday, May 15th 2009 - A Tree Grows in West Philadelphia: Penn Presbyterian’s Rejuvenated Park To Be Dedicated
Monday, May 11th 2009 - Join Cedar Park Neighbors Scholarship Committee at Dock Street Brewery for their 2nd Annual Fundraiser - May 17
Thursday, May 7th 2009 - UCHS Announces 2009 Technical Assistance Program
Monday, May 4th 2009 - University City District Names Matthew Bergheiser as Executive Director
Friday, May 1st 2009
April 2009
- 10th Annual Clark Park Fundraiser – May 7th
Thursday, April 30th 2009 - Poetic Arts Performance Project presents a poetry-for-kids event at the University City Arts League - April 25
Tuesday, April 21st 2009 - Traffic Advisory for Penn Relays
Tuesday, April 21st 2009 - Metropolitan Bakery & Café in University City Celebrates Five Years with Five Days of “Metro Madness”
Friday, April 17th 2009 - Save the Date for the UCAL Annual Dinner and Auction - May 2
Thursday, April 16th 2009 - Traffic Advisory - Monday, April 20
Thursday, April 16th 2009 - The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill shares photos from a successful Philly Spring Cleanup!
Tuesday, April 7th 2009 - University of Pennsylvania Is First Civilian Site in Nation to Complete Radiological Security Program
Tuesday, April 7th 2009 - Philadelphia International Children's Festival - April 28 - May 2
Tuesday, April 7th 2009 - University City Arts Groups, Restaurants and Retailers Respond to Economic Crisis with Spectacular Savings
Monday, April 6th 2009 - NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ALERT! Penn Campus
Monday, April 6th 2009 - Celebrate National Arbor Day of Service and Earth Day at The Woodlands Cemetery - April 22
Monday, April 6th 2009 - Drexel University's Second Annual Earth Day Project - April 25
Thursday, April 2nd 2009 - 17th Annual University City 5K Run - May 2
Thursday, April 2nd 2009
March 2009
- Family Fun Day in Cedar Park - Saturday, April 4
Monday, March 30th 2009 - Second Chance Mission - Money Management Workshop - April 4
Monday, March 30th 2009 - Dessert Buffet benefiting Susan G Komen for the Cure and Les Dames Escoffier Scholarship Fun - March 27
Tuesday, March 24th 2009 - Metropolitan Bakery hosts Book Discussion about The Soloist - March 26
Friday, March 20th 2009 - Community Healthy Homes Forum - Saturday, April 4
Thursday, March 19th 2009 - University City Arts League - "Earth Camp" Summer Programs
Thursday, March 19th 2009 - Cedar Park Neighbors & Elena's Soul invite you to a Neighborhood Meet & Greet - March 19
Tuesday, March 17th 2009 - Spaces open for two remaining home energy conservation workshops with TPCDC
Monday, March 16th 2009 - Resume Building Workshop with Second Chance Mission - Saturday, March 14
Thursday, March 12th 2009 - City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program's 25th Anniversary
Tuesday, March 10th 2009 - Once Parking Lots, Now a Park: University of Pennsylvania Converts Postal Lands to Open Space
Wednesday, March 4th 2009 - NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ALERT! Civic Center Boulevard
Tuesday, March 3rd 2009
February 2009
- University City's Eclectic Dining Scene Highlighted in the 2009 International Dining Guide
Thursday, February 26th 2009
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