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UCD invests in vitality, economic opportunity, and quality of life in Philadelphia’s University City.
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Joined October 2009
Our @westphilaskills has been selected as one of 19 organizations to receive funding through an investment in workforce from @WilliamPennFdn. We extend our sincere thanks to the William Penn Foundation, @Comcast, & partners. Read more: https://t.co/B249pMY9XI…
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The William Penn Foundation gifts $690,000 to support Skills Initiative alumni
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Heads up, Philly, Election Day is coming soon! The municipal general election takes place Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and your voice matters. Find your local polling place > https://t.co/I054bjYHJp Learn more about who’s on the ballot >
vote.phila.gov
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Each fall, the ginkgo trees at @woodlandsphila transform into a sea of golden leaves, before dropping them all at once after the first frost. Guests can explore the trees with a Ginkgo Watch map and learn more about their history. Tag #GinkgoWatch when sharing photos!
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Congratulations to Penn Medicine immunologist David Fajgenbaum on winning the prestigious John Scott Award, presented to individuals whose inventions have improved the “comfort, welfare, and happiness” of humankind.
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The John Scott Award, which Fajgenbaum is set to receive by the American Philosophical Society, is presented to individuals whose inventions have improved the “comfort, welfare, and happiness” of...
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We’re taking University City MIX to new heights—literally! 🌆 Join us Wednesday, October 29 from 5:30–7:30 PM at AKA University City’s stunning Level28 Club for drinks, networking, and skyline views. Free to attend, RSVP encouraged >> https://t.co/yBzBGjC9K6
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Today members of our Green Team assisted with a community planting in partnership with UC Green aimed at beautifying Baltimore Avenue! We were thrilled to donate fall annuals & assist with a scarecrow building effort just before the leaves begin to change 🎃🍂🍁
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We locked in for our first volunteer day of the fall season 💪🪣🌸🌿🛝 Huge thanks to everyone who came out and gardened with us! The advancements to the playground were made possible through $150,000 in support from the Target Foundation. Learn more> https://t.co/2r3Ujg9lsn
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Join us Thursday, October 16 from 4–6 PM for an afternoon of family-friendly activities: 🎃 Free pumpkins (while supplies last) 🎃Arts & crafts + slime-making with NOMASTER 🎃Live music from Ants on a Log 🎃Snacks + drinks from Renata's RSVP>> https://t.co/tBrCZS57PU
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HMS School’s Annual Community Day is BACK on Saturday, October 5th! This free, family-friendly event celebrates World Cerebral Palsy Day with face painting, games, free food and more! Help the school reach their $60,000 fundraising goal >> https://t.co/PIRv1auGmX
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Cleansing your feed with some pics from Summer in University City 2025 🤩 Did you join us for any of our signature events? Drop a picture below >> @followers
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New flavors, new faces, new spaces: discover businesses opening their doors in West Philadelphia! Discover the newest cafes, restaurants and community spaces in our neighborhood. Check out the full list in our blog post >> https://t.co/PZz2Ll1j1P
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T4,T5,T1,T2,T3: Trolleys are on diversion to 40th and Market/Filbert Streets until further notice due to track issues at 22nd Street Station. Passengers can connect to the L Line for continued service to/from Center City.
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After 14 years, we will be turning over stewardship of our flagship public space @ThePorchat30th to Amtrak on October 31st. Read more in this piece in today’s Inquirer:
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In 2017, Amtrak unveiled renovation plans for 30th Street Station in which the Porch would eventually be dismantled to make way for construction of a permanent plaza. The changeover happens Oct. 31.
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Next week, join City officials and community members for an emergency Town Hall and information session on the state of SEPTA. Learn more information, speak directly to elected officials, and learn how to get involved. https://t.co/swdHzqYMxI
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📷 The Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll returns on Thurs, Sept 4! 📷 Thursday, September 4 📷 5–8 PM 📷 Baltimore Ave, 40th–51st St Want to check out the full guide? Check out our website! https://t.co/ahe92U0ZmZ
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What's new at Clark Park? 🌳✨ On Saturday, community partners, City leaders, & neighbors came together to celebrate $1.4 million secured for the Clark Park Plan. With UCD managing the design process, the vision for park’s future is underway! Read More
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West Philadelphia’s Clark Park will see $1.4M in upgrades, including a new playground and restroom, supported by public and private funding.
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POV: You, me, and Catbite taking over The Lawn 🔥 Catch Catbite the band on Aug 22 for a FREE, outdoor concert | 5-8 PM No tickets, no gatekeeping, just grab a friend and pull up! RSVP: https://t.co/bACNWYoSDA
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Are you ready to move it, move it? Catch a screening of Madagascar (2005) on August 15 at Clark Park! Screening begins around 8:15 PM
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Don't be caught by surprise! The City is in the process of converting S. 47th Street between Kingsessing and Chestnut into a one-way thoroughfare that will flow north for vehicles and south for bicyclists via a new protected bike lane. Read more:
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After extensive research and surveying, the City has changed the direction of 47th Street between Kingsessing and Chestnut to now flow northbound for vehicles and southbound for bicyclists
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Catch Clueless on the big screen this Friday! Join us on August 8th for Clueless (1995) as our next installation of in Movies in Clark Park RSVP: https://t.co/RC8IhIwI9P
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