University City District is hiring for two new leadership positions to advance our work of investing in place and investing in people in one of the most economically dynamic... 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. » -
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. »
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On Wednesday, September 28th, 2022, hundreds of West Philadelphia Skills Initiative alumni, partners, and friends gathered at World Cafe Live to celebrate ten years of our... Read More
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We are thrilled to announce that our West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) has been selected by The Pew Charitable Trusts as the recipient of a $3.5 million growth grant... 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