University City District

West Philly getting some in this piece.

The new Acme is open at 40th and Walnut, but there are still no photos of Sally the salad-making robot.

Support the small businesses, non-profits, and cultural institutions that make our neighborhood so special through our West Philly Forward fundraising campaign.

In his latest piece, food critic Craig LaBan includes Booker's Restaurant and Bar on his list of restaurants with "reimagined outdoor spaces and unforgettable meals:" He writes, "I’ve especially appreciated its carefully constructed outdoor setup, easily one of the best in West Philly. It’s well-suited to a sunny brunch of perfectly fried catfish and grits (with a Louisiana streak of etouffée sauce)." Read the full review below!

This year's Tot Parade has been canceled, but in its place the Spruce Hill Community Association is planning a virtual parade, a scavenger hunt, and "candy chutes" for socially distant candy delivery.

Our thanks to 34th Street Magazine for highlighting our small business support efforts over the past half-year.

Stay up-to-date on what's happening in our neighborhood with our community calendar! This week you can attend an online cross-cultural concert with Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, a virtual Schitt's Creek quizzo, and a socially-distanced craft show curated by Black Hound Clay Studio, plus more! https://www.universitycity.org/calendar

Want to learn more about our next West Philadelphia Skills Initiative partnership with Penn Medicine? Join us next Wednesday, 10/28 at 11 AM for a Zoom information session hosted by the Beachell Center. Register for this online session at https://drexel.zoom.us//tZIkcOuorz4qHNPN0k8rs9U3BUaStEIFta

Today is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming General Election, and a second satellite election office has opened today. If you’re eligible to vote, but haven’t registered yet, you can also do it at the new election office. The deadline to request a mail-in or absentee ballot is October 27th.

This year's edition of Black Restaurant Week will run through October 25th and features several Black-owned businesses here in West Philadelphia.

Our new #WestPhillyForward campaign is raising money for local businesses and organizations in need. If you have the means, please consider lending your support to benefit neighborhood spots! You can choose to donate directly to specific businesses or organizations, or to a general fund we are maintaining which we will then disperse among all participating businesses and organizations.

The Acme at 40th and Walnut will open on October 23rd, and will feature poke bowls, sushi party platters, barbecue dishes, wine, beer, and a salad-making "robot" named Sally.

Recruitment is now open for the next partnership between the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative and Penn Medicine. Anyone in Philadelphia who meets the criteria is invited to apply!

We're so pleased our work connecting neighbors to good jobs through our West Philadelphia Skills Initiative was recognized as part of the solution alongside many wonderful peers in this Philadelphia Inquirer article.