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

The Target Foundation commits $150,000 in funding to support upgrades coming to West Philadelphia's Walnut Hill Playground

SEPTA will close portions of 42nd Street in West Philadelphia for a track renewal project running from March of 2025 through May 31st.

What you need to know about the city work stoppage

The purpose of the new Lurie Autism Institute is to expand research already being done at CHOP and Penn, form a global hub for research, and attract more scientists to the field.

On Tuesday, May 22nd, University City District released their annual State of University City report and shared insights about the neighborhood.

Key information and resources for the Primary Election on May, 20, 2025 from the Philadelphia City Commissioners

Local leaders and community stakeholders recently celebrated the groundbreaking for improvements to the Walnut Hill playground, made possible with a gift from the Target Foundation.

A University City District analysis finds that the proposed SEPTA service cuts would have a devastating impact on quality of life in University City, Philadelphia.

SEPTA will close portions of 42nd Street in West Philadelphia for a track renewal project running from March of 2025 through May 31st.

A single lane closure of the Upper Spring Garden Street Bridge will occur overnight 9PM and 5AM starting Monday, March 24th through the next

Explore University City in West Philadelphia and learn how University City District serves the community through signature events, the Skills Initiative, cleaning and public safety services, supportin...

Gather Food Hall & Bar is due to open this fall with six still-to-be-named vendors and an upscale bar at the Bulletin Building across from 30th Street Station.

This survey will close on February 9th - Please share with your neighbors! At the first community meeting in December, we discussed the new park improvements coming to Malcolm X Park in Fall 2025. Alo...

University City District's Annual Review highlights UCD's impact on West Philadelphia through clean and safe services, events, small business help, and more.

We put together a list of family-friendly events to celebrate Black History Month. Here are some events and things you can do all month long.

Our work at The Skills Initiative would not be possible without the support of generous funders and supporters. Below, read details about three grants we received at the end of 2024. We are grateful t...