UCD invests in vitality, economic opportunity, and quality of life in Philadelphia’s University City.

Philadelphia
Joined October 2009
Did you know that our UCD Ambassadors offer these FREE service? Give them a call if you need help with a car lockout, jumpstart, or walking escort! @UCDSafe
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⛈️Tonight’s screening of A League of Their Own has been postponed to 9/3 due to forecasted rain⛈️ See you next Friday for Harriet!
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Time to start thinking about the Dollar Stroll! Want to vend at the next one on Sept. 3rd? Applications for interested brick-and-mortar businesses located along Baltimore Ave and community food + merchandise vendors are open NOW! Apply by July 24th 💫 universitycity.org/baltimore…
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Juuuust dropping in with a reminder that a great crop of new businesses are opening in University City this summer! The team dropped by Port Coffee Co. this morning and they did not disappoint! universitycity.org/new-busin…
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Want to enter for a chance to win either a $50 gift card to a local restaurant or tickets to see Bleachers in Philly this weekend? Fill out our post-Dollar Stroll survey TODAY! surveymonkey.com/r/XPY8CH9
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Only in University City can you go from trying a new cafe, to a yoga class, to getting your tennis racket restrung, all before getting mid-day dessert. Check out new businesses coming to the area this summer! universitycity.org/businessg…
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The Dollar Stroll returns to Baltimore Avenue this evening as a kick-off to our Summer in University City programming! Enjoy $1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses, pop-up performances, and much more: universitycity.org/stroll/
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This past Wednesday, we celebrated the release of our new State of University publication, welcomed our new President & CEO Sarah Steltz, and honored our former leader Matt Bergheiser. Read more: universitycity.org/news/the-…
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At a Small Business Breakfast we hosted this morning, local business owner Kashmiera Harris reconnected with reps from @PHLCommerce, who helped her open a second location of her daycare A Secure Future Academy! Kashmiera first heard about the fund at one of our meetups 😊
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Our longtime leader Matt Bergheiser will step down at the end of April. Our Board has approved Sarah Steltz as our interim president and has established a Transition Committee to work closely with Matt and Sarah to ensure a seamless leadership transition: universitycity.org/news/univ…
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Looking for a way to support your community? Join Sharing Excess for weekly pop-up food distributions every Saturday at Malcolm X Park. The next volunteer opportunity is March 21, from 10:30 AM–1:30 PM. Help reduce food waste & increase access to fresh food🍎
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Still searching for last minute Valentine’s Day plans? 💘 Take a peek at our roundup of local events, sweet treats, and feel-good ways to celebrate love in the neighborhood. 💐🍫🎨 universitycity.org/love-loca…
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A new chapter for Clark Park is underway! With $1.4 million approved for the playground phase, UCD continues to work with partners at @friendsofclarkpark and @philaparkandrec to support Clark Park as a vital community staple. Read more > bit.ly/3O7lD36 🔗
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University City MIX Happy Hour is back with a new location, new food options, and new ways to connect! 🗓️ Thursday, Feb. 26 ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 Gather Food Hall & Bulletin Bar 🎶 Optional Music Bingo, 6–8 PM eventbrite.com/e/university-…
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If you’ve been to The Lawn at @UCitySquare lately, you may have noticed something familiar 👀🌿 The iconic shade & swing canopies from The Porch have transitioned to The Lawn, marking an exciting next step in the 30th St. Station District Plan. lnkd.in/e48K8rxD
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The TROLLEY TUNNEL is open! The tunnel was closed in mid-November for emergency repairs to the overhead wires. Some scheduled closings will be required in the coming weeks. Learn more: wwww.septa.org/news/trolley-…. #ISEPTAPHILLY #HowWeRoll
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