University City
University City is a vibrant neighborhood in West Philadelphia, known for its prestigious universities, diverse communities, and rich cultural scene.
Home to institutions like the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, it thrives as a hub for education, healthcare, and innovation.
The area features a mix of historic architecture and modern developments, offering residents and visitors a dynamic urban experience.
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Philly’s Love & Honey Fried Chicken Opens First Franchise Location in Newtown
The beloved Philadelphia take-out joint, Love & Honey Fried Chicken, opened their first franchise location in Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The new eatery is…
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Philadelphia Bus Line Added Just Before Pandemic Defies Post-Pandemic Trends
Since SEPTA launched the 49 bus route in early 2019, it has defied post-pandemic transit trends, write Julene Paul and Josh Davidson The Conversation. A…
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University City-Based Fore Biotherapeutics Raises $38M in Funding
University City-based life sciences startup Fore Biotherapeutics managed to bring in $38 million in new funding during a relatively slow year, writes John George for…
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Family’s Media Business Inspired Rosemary Connors to Replace Anchor Desk With Hard Hat
Rosemary Connors left a 15-year reporter and anchor career at NBC10 to create a scaffolding company, Rosette Specialty Trades, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia…
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4 New Breweries Will Soon Be Coming to Philadelphia
Pennsylvania has the second-most craft breweries in the United States, and a big part of that growth can be attributed to Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling…
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Gopuff and Starbucks Expand Partnership to Offer 24/7 Specialty Coffee Delivery Across Philadelphia and Suburbs
Delivery service Gopuff has expanded its partnership with Starbucks, offering specialty coffee to customers in Philadelphia and its suburbs around the clock, writes Michael Klein…
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Penn Medicine CEO Warns SEPTA Cuts Would Be Devastating for Patients, Staff
Penn Medicine CEO Kevin Mahoney, who often commutes by Regional Rail to his office in University City, has warned that SEPTA’s proposed cuts would be…
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$224M Proton Therapy Center Underway as Penn Medicine Breaks Ground in University City
University City will soon house one of the region’s most advanced cancer treatment facilities as Penn Medicine recently broke ground on its $224 million Roberts…
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New Analysis Reveals How Much Penn Owns in University City Real Estate
The University of Pennsylvania trustees own more than $3.3 billion in real estate in University City, three times more than any other educational institution in…
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Haraz Coffee House Brings Yemeni Coffee to Philadelphia With New Cafe in University City
Haraz Coffee House has been serving traditional Middle Eastern drinks with sun-dried coffee beans in more than a dozen locations throughout the country. While Detroit…
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PIDC Unveils Latest Vision for Lower Schuylkill Innovation Campus in University City
For over a decade, the City of Philadelphia has put forth a plan to revitalize the Lower Schuylkill area of Philadelphia, which has long served…
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Philadelphia Brewery Featured in Forbes’ Top Black-Owned Beer Brands for Your Next Happy Hour
Owned by brothers Richard and Mengistu Koilor, Two Locals Brewery has made Forbes’ list of top Black-owned beer brands for your next happy hour, writes…
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These Philadelphia Restaurants Are Worth Visiting Over and Over Again
If you prefer to skip the hassle of hard-to-get reservations, Philadelphia offers plenty of fantastic spots where there is no need to call ahead and…
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University City Student Housing Complex, Carriage House, Sells for $22.5M
The Carriage House, a 165-unit student housing complex in University City, has sold for $22.5 million, about $10 million less than it did four years…
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What is Philadelphia’s Most Competitive Restaurant Concept? New Report Answers That, and More
Ondeck Capital, a small business lender, has released a new report highlighting the most and least competitive restaurant concepts in the city, writes Joanna Drilling…
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University City Still Among the Hottest Submarkets Nationwide for Tech Office Space
University City is still one of the nation’s hottest submarkets for tech office space, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Office space rents…
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Philadelphia Urban Renewal During the 1970s Left Lasting Impact on the City for This Key Reason
The Urban Renewal that occurred in 1970s Philadelphia for the University City expansion led to the displacement of many Black families from their homes, a…
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Giant to Close Center City Heirloom Market Store in December After 3 Years
Giant has announced that it will close its Heirloom Market store in Center City by the end of the year, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice.…
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