Apply to the West Craft Fest
October 23, 2025 @ 8:00 am - November 3, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
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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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