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09/03/2026

Are you Strolling with us today?!

Today, September 3rd, is the last Dollar Stroll of the year and we can’t wait to see you there! Get ready for $1, $3, and $5 deals on food, drinks, art, and so much more. Plus, make sure you hit up the 48th Street All Love Block Party for vendors and dancing, reggae music with Solomon Dub at Trolley Portal Gardens, and Free Dating Advice at the triangle on 50th and Baltimore!

The Dollar Stroll is rain or shine, and we’re partying either way! Make sure to wear comfy shoes, bring cash, and hydrate! Comment below with what you’re most excited to try and we’ll see you on the Avenue!

⛈️ Tomorrow’s Summer Series concert featuring Lady Alma 🪩 has been postponed due to forecasted thunderstorms. ⛈️⭐️Please...
08/26/2026

⛈️ Tomorrow’s Summer Series concert featuring Lady Alma 🪩 has been postponed due to forecasted thunderstorms. ⛈️

⭐️Please save the new date of October 1st and share with your friends and family!⭐️

No matter the time of year, a Lady Alma concert is going to be a great time. We hope to see you at The Lawn at uCity Square! 🕺 💃

08/25/2026

This Friday, free your mind 💊

Come see a FREE screening of The Matrix at the bowl in Clark Park starting at sundown. Click the link in our bio for more info and to RSVP 🔗 Be sure to pack a picnic blanket and snacks!

Want to get involved in your community? Next Stop UCD is our new young leaders' council bringing together University Cit...
08/25/2026

Want to get involved in your community? Next Stop UCD is our new young leaders' council bringing together University City District and people who love this neighborhood.

Sign up to connect with neighbors, small business owners, and like-minded young neighbors all while sharpening your skills in event co-management, community outreach, and more to create worthwhile programs and projects in your areas of interest!

Get involved at: tinyurl.com/nextstopucd

08/20/2026

Thursday, Sept 3 is the FINAL DOLLAR STROLL
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Until next year 🥰

We know a lot of you were worried. But rest assured, the Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll isn’t going anywhere!

⭐️Join us on Sept 3rd for $1, $3, and $5 deals that you won’t see again (until next summer)!⭐️

Check the link in our bio for more info! 🔗

08/19/2026

This Sunday (8/23), big changes are coming to ISEPTAPHILLY bus routes in University City! UCD’s transit expert Joe Dizenhuz is here to help you understand these updates.

🚌 Route 49 (shortened)

•No longer running between uCity and Grays Ferry
•Now ending at 40th St. Trolley Portal
•Still serving Strawberry Mansion and Center City West

🚌 Route 79 (extended)

•For riders needing to get from Grays Ferry to UCity
•Now running from Snyder Ave to Grays Ferry and UCity
•Ends at 40th and Market

🚌 Route 64 (more frequent service)

•Connects Walnut Hill and Cedar Park to Grays Ferry and Washington Ave
•Now an all-day frequent route with faster service, coming every 15 mins or better from 6 am – 9 pm on weekdays
•Every trip will run the full length of the route, ending at 50th and Parkside

For the full details, check out our blog post at the link in our bio or SEPTA’s website. See you on the bus! 🚍

⭐️FREE movies in Clark Park every Friday in August at sundown! Don’t miss Harriet on 8/14⭐️ 8/21 - Zootopia 2 🦊 8/28 - T...
08/12/2026

⭐️FREE movies in Clark Park every Friday in August at sundown! Don’t miss Harriet on 8/14⭐️

8/21 - Zootopia 2 🦊
8/28 - The Matrix 💊
9/3 - RAIN DATE! 🌧️

Click the link in our bio for more info ℹ️



8/14 - Harriet
8/21 - Zootopia 2
8/28 - The Matrix
9/3 - RAIN DATE!

8/14 - Harriet
8/21 - Zootopia 2
8/28 - The Matrix
9/3 - RAIN DATE!

Kinda chic to RSVP using the link in our bio!

08/05/2026

FREE outdoor movie nights in West Philly are back! Catch Movies in Clark Park every Friday in August 🍿✨

Before summer ends, make time for one of West Philly’s favorite summer traditions.

2026 Lineup:
⚾ Aug. 7 – A League of Their Own
🕊️ Aug. 14 – Harriet
🦊 Aug. 21 – Zootopia 2
💊 Aug. 28 – The Matrix

Event details:
📍 Clark Park Bowl (43rd & Chester)
📅 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28 - Rain date 9/4
🌅 Movies begin at sundown
🪑 Bring a blanket or lawn chair

Tag your movie buddy & save this for your August plans. We’ll see you at the park! 🌙

Thanks to the incredible 2026 Movies in Clark Park sponsors: New Age | Philly Real Estate, PFCU, Allied Universal, Penn Live Arts, and U3 Ventures.

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