Calling all storytellers! StoryCorps, a renowned nonprofit organization celebrating the stories of everyday Americans, will record interviews in Philadelphia from May 28, 2019 to... Read More
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UCD's next great public space now open!Trolley Portal Gardens is now open at 40th and Baltimore Click here for more info » -
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Our annual publication highlighting UCD's impact in the neighborhoodOnline Report Details Work in Public Space, Workforce Development, Transportation Planning and More UCD 2018 Annual Review » -
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. »
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We have an exciting month at The Porch at 30th! This June we have a great selection of food trucks vending lunch each weekday, plus we'll be re-opening the Pub at The... Read More
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Since its debut in 2010, the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll has grown into a hugely popular event. Neighbors and Philadelphians from around the city convene on Baltimore Avenue to... Read More
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As the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) expands in the months ahead, the team is building new approaches to the program model in order to better serve both employer... Read More
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In our Innovators Series, we’re profiling University City entrepreneurs, researchers, and companies who are working on cutting-edge technologies and building the future right here... Read More
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Tuesdays in June are about to get much more fun! Starting June 4th, we're bringing in food and activities to Trolley Portal Gardens, our brand-new public space located at 40th and... Read More