Fall is a beautiful time of year in University City, and there are plenty of local events to help get you in the autumnal spirit! Whether you're seeking spooky thrills or other... Read More
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Our new tourism campaign invites people from all over the region to Rediscover West Philly Click here for more info. » -
Take advantage of Dining Days deals and show your support for local restaurants. This year features 3 courses for 3 prices and other new specials. Learn more at ucdiningdays.com! » -
West Philadelphia Skills InitiativeThe West Philadelphia Skills Initiative has a new website. Visit 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 2021. » -
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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University City Dining Days, University City District’s popular restaurant promotion, returns this year with new dates and new deals to showcase West Philadelphia’s diverse... Read More
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On Friday, September 24th, fourteen participants graduated from our partnership with PIDC’s Navy Yard Workforce Development Initiatives (NYWDI) and Philly Shipyard, Inc. to train... Read More
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On Saturday, September 25th, West Philadelphia’s Baltimore Avenue transformed into a shopper’s dream during our first-ever Baltimore Avenue Saturday Stroll. ... Read More
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We are thrilled to announce that Citizens Bank has awarded us a $60,000 grant to support our nationally-recognized job training program, the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (... Read More
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Over the past few months, members of our Skills Initiative team have been hard at work creating a new website for the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative. Working with web agency... Read More