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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 -
Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll$1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses & vendors -
University City Dining DaysUniversity City’s version of “restaurant week” -
University City Summer SeriesFamily-friendly free outdoor summer concerts -
Movies in Clark ParkFamily-friendly free outdoor screenings every August -
University City MixNetworking happy hour series
- 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. -
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. -
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 -
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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Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll$1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses & vendors
-
University City Dining DaysUniversity City’s version of “restaurant week”
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University City Summer SeriesFamily-friendly free outdoor summer concerts
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Movies in Clark ParkFamily-friendly free outdoor screenings every August
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University City MixNetworking happy hour series
- 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.
-
Neighborhood SpotlightsExplore top food, art, shopping, and culture, just minutes from Center City.
-
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.
-
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
-
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
Celebrate Juneteenth in West Philadelphia
Discover ways to celebrate Juneteenth in our neighborhood!
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally learned they were free — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. What began in Texas has grown into a nationwide tradition, and here in Philadelphia, it’s a chance to honor the city’s deep-rooted Black history and culture. We’re proud to celebrate Juneteenth through music, dance, food, and community right here in our neighborhood.
Juneteenth Parade and Festival at Malcolm X Park
June 22 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Gather at the historic Malcolm X Park (5100 Pine) for the nation’s largest annual Juneteenth celebration! The fun kicks off at 12:30 PM with a one-and-a-half-mile-long procession near The Mann Center on South Concourse Drive that continues down 52nd Street and ends at Malcolm X Park on 52nd & Pine streets.
The festival features a children’s village with face painting, carnival games, and more in the Global Leadership Academy parking lot.
Juneteenth at The Penn Museum
June 14th | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Celebrate Juneteenth in style at Penn Museum! The all-day family-friendly celebration will commemorate the importance of Juneteenth and provides free access to the Penn Museum’s galleries, exhibitions, and outdoor spaces. One of its historic gardens, Stoner Courtyard, will offer a central hub for learning, celebration, and community building.
Admission is free for everyone–but please register so they know you plan to attend.
Black Music City: Juneteenth Celebration
June 19th | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Now in its fifth year, Black Music City continues to celebrate Philadelphia’s legacy of Black music and culture.
Join them at World Cafe Live for an evening of celebration, creativity, and community as they unveil the final works our grantees have developed over the past few months!
African Restaurant Week: June 19 – 29
June 19 – 29, 2025
Philadelphia African Restaurant Week returns right here in West Philly! Start with two participating neighborhood favorites — Buna Cafe for rich, comforting Ethiopian classics, and Gojjo for their tibs, stews, and one of the best Ethiopian cheesesteaks in the city. Don’t sleep on Booker’s Restaurant & Bar either, where you’ll find Southern-inspired plates and a beautiful Black-owned dining space right on Baltimore Ave.
Looking to venture a little further out? Check out Meskerem Ethio for classic Ethiopian platters and Ackee Tree Restaurant in Southwest for authentic Jamaican favorites. Support these incredible Black-owned spots and taste your way through the African diaspora this week!
uCity Square Pre-Juneteenth Celebration
June 17th | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Join uCity Square Pre-Juneteenth Party, celebrating liberation, culture, and joy! Featuring complimentary lunch from Gigi & Big R’s Caribbean & American Soul Food Truck and music by Oluwafemi. Limited supplies; please reserve your timed lunch spot by pre-registering (one lunch per person). All are welcome to join for music and celebrations!
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