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In an effort to improve communication to the community, University City District has made recent enhancements to its website. In cooperation with the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, the Philadelphia Police Department and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, University City District (UCD) is acting on neighborhood concerns regarding the lack of information on crimes committed and arrests made in University City and is publishing arrest and crime data at http://www.ucityphila.org/ ucd_programs/public_safety/crime-and-arrest-reports. In addition, UCD has created a ‘Living in University City’ section (http://www.ucityphila.org/about_ucity/living-in-university-city) making it easy to locate detailed data and demographics on University City historic districts, neighborhood associations, housing, education and people.

Lewis Wendell, Executive Director for University City District says, “The University City District has been considering providing additional information on the community and public safety on our website for some time now. After discussions with residents and with our public safety partners in University City, we have rolled out these new features on our website that will provide more information on living in the neighborhood as a resource for new-comers and visitors as well as detailed information about crime in the area. We want to empower our community with this information so that they can ensure their own personal safety and property, and it is our intention that this information will be helpful and will act as a reference point for residents interested in finding out what is happening in their neighborhood.”

Philadelphia Film Festival Comes to University City April 3-15

View films on two screens – International House Philadelphia and The Bridge Cinema. For a list of films or to purchase tickets visit http://www.phillyfests.com. Download a list of special offers at:
http://www.ucityphila.org/_files/docs/pff_ discounts_08.pdf

Paradise City Arts Festival | April 4, 5, & 6

Don’t miss Philadelphia’s most exciting show of contemporary craft, painting and sculpture! The show will take place on April 4, 5, & 6 at the 33rd Street Armory (2 blocks from 30th Street Station). Click here for more information or call (800) 511-9725.
Special Coupon: 2-for-one admission discounts to Paradise City at the 33rd Street Armory. Click or copy and paste the following link in your web browser: http://www.paradisecityarts.com/phil/couponuc.html

American Dog by Dale Rogers (pictured left)

The Bacon Brothers Are Coming to University City on April 4!

For as long as they can remember, the brothers Bacon have played music together. Throughout the years, they performed casually for friends & family. In the early ‘90s, having established successful film & music careers respectively, Kevin & Michael revisited their childhood collaboration and created The Bacon Brothers band. They have recorded five albums (four in-studio & one live), beginning with 1997’s Forosoco. On April 4th, Philadelphia will welcome the brothers home for two benefit performances at the Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in University City. The band—led by actor/musician Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael—will entertain audiences to support Bancroft NeuroHealth, a provider of services to children and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, brain injuries and other neurological impairments. Concert ticket prices for the 7:00 and 9:30 pm shows start at $35. “Pit seats” directly in front of the stage cost $60 and come with a T-shirt and goody bag. A limited number of VIP tickets are available at $250 each, and include the first show and a wine-and-cheese reception with the Bacons. Those interested in VIP tickets should contact Hilda Bacon directly at (856) 429-5637, ext. 485.

The 950-seat Zellerbach Theatre is at the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Center, at 3680 Walnut Street. To purchase tickets, call Annenberg at (215) 898-3900 or visit www.baconbros.com.

University City Community Cleanup | Saturday, April 5

Neighbors, block captains and community groups - please organize your block for the upcoming citywide clean up! For the first University City cleanup of 2008, we're teaming up with Mayor Nutter and the entire City of Philadelphia in an effort to remove over 1 million pounds of litter on Saturday, April 5, from 9am-2pm.

As always, University City District (UCD) will assist University City blocks, block captains and neighbors by providing trash bags, work gloves, and trash & litter pick up. For more information or to sign up for the April 5 University City Cleanup, please contact Dexter Bryant at dexter@ucityphila.org or 215-243-0555 x236.

University City residents who RSVP by March 31 will be invited to a post-clean party from 2-4pm at The Restaurant School, 4207 Walnut Street, for complimentary pizza and soft drinks.

Join UCGreen volunteers, neighbors and students to plant 88 trees in one day around the Woodland Recreation Center. Help restore the urban tree canopy, reduce storm water runoff, and add shade and beauty. UCGreen will supply the tools and instructions. Saturday, April 5, 2008, 10am-1pm, rain or shine, meet at the Woodland Recreation Center, 47th & Paschall Avenue. To register please contact Winnie Harris at wharris@ucgreen.org or 215-573-4684.

63 New Trees Planted in University City
UC Green and West Philadelphia Tree Tenders planted 63 bare root trees this month in honor of the beginning of Spring. The trees, including maples, chokecherries, tree lilacs, London planes, serviceberries and lindens were planted in Powelton Village, Walnut Hill, Spruce Hill, West Shore and Garden Court by neighborhood volunteers who are part of a citywide tree stewardship program called Tree Tenders, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Currently there are over 2000 Tree Tender graduates from over 100 different neighborhoods around Philadelphia. A list of the active groups in West Philadelphia can be found at www.ucgreen.org along with other information about trees, gardening, block improvement initiatives and community greening in the area.

Spring Happy Hours with the Young Friends of University City

Enjoy food and drink specials while mingling with new friends at the spring Youcie happy hours. RSVP* and the first drink is on us! Our next event is:

Wednesday, April 16
6:00pm-8:00pm
Dock Street Brewery and Restaurant
701 S. 50th Street

RSVP to youngfriends@ucityphila.org
*One free drink offer with RSVP to each event.

Youcie events allow anyone over 21 to connect, interact with and explore University City's diverse cultural, social, and community service offerings. Youcie events highlight the neighborhood's sophisticated contemporary culture and are driven by the energy and uniqueness of University City itself. Youcie membership is free. To join, email youcie@ucityphila.org or visit www.ucityphila.org/youcie.

University City District Wins a Telly Award!

Last fall, in partnership with The Philadelphia Visitor's Channel by VATv, UCD produced a tourism video on University City. The video has been running in 13,000+ Philadelphia hotel rooms. We have just been notified that the video has been selected for a Telly Award. The Telly Awards honor the very best local, regional, and cable television commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions, and work created for the Web.

Since 1978, their mission has been to strengthen the visual arts community by inspiring, promoting, and supporting creativity. The 28th Annual Telly Awards received over 14,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents.

Click the video image (right) to watch the video at www.ucityphila.org/video

University City Featured in National Geographic Traveler

National Geographic Traveler is the world's most widely read travel magazine and reaches more readers than any other travel title! Total Adult Readership: 7,837,000. The largest travel title—vs. Travel & Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, and Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel

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