Tag: University City District

Spruce Hill: Local Business Gives Back to the Community

September 26, 2013

The early evening hours are often very busy for the kitchen staff at the Homewood Suites at 41st and Walnut streets. For three hours each day, from Monday through Thursday, the kitchen staff serves more than 200

University City: The Dirt Factory Keeps the Neighborhood Green

November 9, 2012

[vimeo 53040146] The Dirt Factory in University City keeps tons of waste materials out of landfills thus reducing City Hall’s costs for disposal. Located at 4300 Market St. this community composting facility closes the loop on

University City: Residents Will Design New Baltimore Avenue Banners

March 12, 2012

Local artists will design the new banners that run along Baltimore Avenue The University City District is holding a competition that is open to anyone who wishes to submit a design for the new banner.

University City: Friends of 40th Street Gathers Community Stakeholders

November 10, 2011

https://vimeo.com/31837460] In the rapidly changing neighborhood surrounding 40th Street, a variety of stakeholders have emerged with answers to the question of future development. The corridor not only presents and continues to generate opportunity for a

University City: Friends of 40th Street Unveil Goals for Corridor

October 27, 2011

Friends of 40th Street, a coalition of organizations dedicated to revitalizing the 40th Street corridor, held its fourth and final public forum to share its findings from the project so far. Comprised of PennPraxis, University City District

Cedar Park: Spring Street Cleaning Begins

March 30, 2011

Cedar Park residents rolls up their sleeves on Saturday to begin one of many projects being undertaken for the Philly Spring Cleanup. Undertaken in conjunction with West Philadelphia Cooperative School and the University City District,