Each summer University City District partners with local businesses, restaurants, organizations, and performers to present a robust schedule of free and fun events throughout... Read More
Visitors / Employees
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Our new tourism campaign invites people from all over the region to Rediscover West Philly Click here for more info. » -
See details on the Dollar Stroll, Dining Days, Movies in Clark Park, and more. Learn more here! » -
West Philadelphia Skills InitiativeOur nationally-recognized job training program connects Philadelphians with career opportunities. Learn more and see open positions at philadelphiaskills.org. » -
Our annual publication highlighting our neighborhoodOur in-depth guide to the development projects that are transforming University City, along with other critical economic development indicators. Read State of University City 2022. » -
Our safety ambassadors patrol the neighborhood and offer assistance to the community.UCD is dedicated to improving the neighborhood. Our Public Space Maintenance staff clean and enhance more than 160 University City commercial and residential blocks, and our safety ambassadors provide walking escorts, vehicle lock-outs, and transplants to homeless shelters. »
What's New
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SEPTA has recently announced upcoming excavation and renewal work to trolley tracks on 40th Street and the curve at 42nd and Spruce that will impact travel and parking throughout... Read More
Transforming Public Spaces
Spring has sprung, which means food trucks, performances, and pop-ups are returning to The Porch at 30th Street Station! Beginning Tuesday, April 19th, we're welcoming food trucks... Read More
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For over ten years, our Project Rehab program, led by Ryan Spak, has been assisting community members with real estate issues ranging from title disputes to code violations to... Read More
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We are deeply grateful to Bank of America for their recent $100,000 grant for our West Philadelphia Skills Initiative. The generous grant is part of Bank of America's... Read More
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University City District (UCD) is pleased to release our State of University City 2022 publication, a comprehensive report on neighborhood trends and major milestones... Read More