The Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll

For Immediate Release

Contact: Lori Brennan, Director of Marketing & Communications, 215-243-0555 or [email protected]

BALTIMORE AVENUE DOLLAR STROLL RETURNS ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Nearly 20 businesses, food trucks and vendors to participate in the popular Stroll

(Philadelphia, PA) – Two down, two to go. University City District (UCD) is proud to announce the third 2011 Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll for Thursday, August 4 from 5:30 to 8:30pm.  West Philadelphia’s Baltimore Avenue between 42^nd and 51^st streets will come alive and celebrate its unique offerings and charm with one-night-only $1 bargains. The special $1 items are as eclectic as the businesses offering them, including Milk & Honey, Dock Street Brewery and the new Mood Cafe. From $1 Bassetts ice cream to $1 mini okinomiyaki (Japanese crepes) to $1 PBRs to $1 Dock Street pint glasses, these warm nights will surely be festive and fun. Look out for new restaurant openings and participants during the August Dollar Stroll.

In addition to the 16 participating Baltimore Avenue locations, the ever-popular Clark Park Farmers’ Market at 43^rd and Baltimore will be offering a spectacular selection of baked goods, fresh fruit and vegetables, and much more every Thursday from 3-7pm. Check out Jose Garces’ Guapos Tacos food truck and Country Meadows Barbeque stand who will also compliment the market. Additional food trucks and vendors such as Jimmies Cupcake Co., and Maru Global Takoyai will also be selling $1 items along Baltimore Avenue. Various street performers and musicians including the talented Philadelphia-based band The Makes will be on hand keeping Baltimore Avenue lively. A special DJ performance from the one-and-only Schoolly D will be held outside of Elena’s Soul Lounge, 4912 Baltimore Avenue.

As always, there will be copies of the free West Philly Mix Tape download card featuring tracks from some of the neighborhoods finest musicians including the West Philadelphia Orchestra, Stinking Lizaveta, Dr. Dog's Scott McMicken, Fan of Friends and many more. “West Philly” a new track from hip hop pioneer Schoolly D was recently added to the mix tape. Stop by the UCD table in front of Calvary Church at 48^th and Baltimore to pick one up. All the cool kids will be doing it.