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Community CalendarEvents including restaurants promotions, concerts, live theater, community meetings, art galleries & public spaces -
University City Dining DaysUniversity City’s version of “restaurant week” -
Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll$1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses & vendors -
Movies in Clark ParkFamily-friendly free outdoor screenings every August
- About the Neighborhood
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Neighborhood OverviewUniversity City is Philadelphia’s academic heart, a hub for innovation & scientific discovery, and a historic neighborhood full of artistic & cultural exploration.
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Latest NewsUpdated on UCD's work and the neighborhood.
- Doing Business
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Choose University CityUniversity City is a top Philadelphia neighborhood to work, live, attend school, open a business, or visit. -
Reports and DataResearch & analysis tied to the local economy, transportation, public space use, public safety, workforce development, & more.
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Become a SponsorSponsorships provide valuable visibility while fostering community engagement, and enhancing the vibrancy of the neighborhood.
- What We Do
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Maintain Clean and Safe StreetsCreating a safe and welcoming environment for residents, employees, students, and visitors -
Assist the UnhousedAddressing the tragedy of homelessness in our district through a compassionate, measured & people-first approach -
Improve TransportationAddressing bike & pedestrian safety, traffic congestion & public transit routing -
Support Our Local EconomySupporting supports the local business community and residents through a wide range of services -
Provide Landscape ServicesOur landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance landscaping services -
Connect Residents to CareersHarnessing the hiring power of our area’s major employers while cultivating local talent
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Things to Do
Discover everything to do in University City.
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Community CalendarEvents including restaurants promotions, concerts, live theater, community meetings, art galleries & public spaces
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University City Dining DaysUniversity City’s version of “restaurant week”
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Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll$1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses & vendors
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Movies in Clark ParkFamily-friendly free outdoor screenings every August
- About the Neighborhood
Learn More About our Thriving Neighborhood.-
Neighborhood OverviewUniversity City is Philadelphia’s academic heart, a hub for innovation & scientific discovery, and a historic neighborhood full of artistic & cultural exploration.
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Neighborhood SpotlightsExplore top food, art, shopping, and culture, just minutes from Center City.
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Latest NewsUpdated on UCD's work and the neighborhood.
- Doing Business
Learn How we Promote Growth and Innovation.-
Choose University CityUniversity City is a top Philadelphia neighborhood to work, live, attend school, open a business, or visit.
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Reports and DataResearch & analysis tied to the local economy, transportation, public space use, public safety, workforce development, & more.
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Become a SponsorSponsorships provide valuable visibility while fostering community engagement, and enhancing the vibrancy of the neighborhood.
- What We Do
Explore our Range of Services and Specialties.-
Maintain Clean and Safe StreetsCreating a safe and welcoming environment for residents, employees, students, and visitors
-
Assist the UnhousedAddressing the tragedy of homelessness in our district through a compassionate, measured & people-first approach
-
Improve TransportationAddressing bike & pedestrian safety, traffic congestion & public transit routing
-
Support Our Local EconomySupporting supports the local business community and residents through a wide range of services
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Provide Landscape ServicesOur landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance landscaping services
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Connect Residents to CareersHarnessing the hiring power of our area’s major employers while cultivating local talent
Local Lineup: New Businesses May 2025
This month, West Philly welcomes a fresh wave of community-driven businesses—each adding new flavor, gathering spaces, and energy to the neighborhood.
Welcome to our roundup of new businesses for May of 2025! We’ve got some new neighbors that we are excited to introduce you to. This month’s openings are bringing good food, shopping experiences, and a few new third spaces — those in-between spots where you can hang out, meet up, or just exist outside of home and work. Stop in, grab a seat, and show some love.
Schmear Bagel Parlor
In 2023, longtime University City favorite Schmear It acquired Philly Bagels’ five retail locations and launched a rebranding effort. The team has now debuted the new Schmear Bagel Parlor concept at a newly refreshed space in University City! Schmear Bagel Parlor combines the best of Philly Bagels’ long Philly history with Schmear It’s customizable “exschmearience” that accommodates a range of dietary needs and interests. Stop in for a bagel and schmear, coffee from Rival Bros., or treats from Weckerly’s and Lil Pop Shop!
📍 265 S 44th Street
Plant & People Shop + Cafe
Plant & People has officially moved from 52nd Street to their new home on Lancaster Avenue. The new space is a cozy spot where you can sip on coffee and teas, connect with neighbors at community events, and discover new plants! With a new cafe, free WiFi, and plant-y photo ops, it’s the perfect home away from home.
📍 3952 Lancaster Avenue
Bebashi – Transition to Hope
Bebashi – Transition to Hope has officially opened its new headquarters in University City. This move enhances Bebashi’s capacity to provide critical health services, education, and social support, reinforcing its commitment to addressing health disparities in communities in need! The expanded space offers a welcoming environment for community members to access healthcare, education, and social services.
📍 4101 Woodland Avenue
Haraz Coffee House
Haraz Coffee House has opened its doors, introducing Philadelphia to the rich tradition of Yemeni coffee. This new café offers a welcoming third space for students, professionals, and coffee enthusiasts alike. With a menu featuring traditional Middle Eastern drinks like Adeni chai and Turkish coffee, as well as unique pastries such as rose milk cake and pistachio cream donuts, Haraz provides a cozy atmosphere for connection and culture!
📍3421 Chestnut Street
Amazing Bins
Amazing Binz has taken over the former Jinxed spot on Baltimore Ave, bringing a new kind of treasure hunt to the neighborhood. This liquidation store offers deep discounts on overstock items from major retailers like Amazon, Target, and Costco, with different prices depending on the day of the week that you shop! With new deals rolling out daily, it’s a fun spot to dig for unexpected finds.
📍 4521 Baltimore Ave
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