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Neighborhood Spotlights

Get to know the people, places, and organizations that make University City such a great place to live, work, and visit.

Margaret Stark posing with a UCD Safety Ambassador at the UCD tent during an event

February 21, 2025

UCD’s Queen of Events and Community Partnerships

Meet Margaret Starke, the UCD team member who makes our event season possible.

Yasser and Kate Aiq, the owners of Renata's Kitchen, sit in the dining area, smiling

February 17, 2025

Neighborhood Anchor Renata’s Kitchen

Meet Yasser and Kate Aiq, the owners of University City's Renata's Kitchen.

A UCD Safety Ambassador handing out materials in the community.

January 21, 2025

UCD’s New Approach to Homeless Services

UCD's Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) uses a unique, empathetic approach to address the tragedy of homelessness.

Richard and Mengistu Koilor, the brothers behind the brewery

November 20, 2024

Two Locals, Pennsylvania’s First Black-Owned Brewery

Get to know Mengistu and Richard Koilor, the brothers behind the brewery

November 8, 2024

Dahlak

Get to know Dahlak, the Ethiopian/Eritrean restaurant that has been serving Baltimore Avenue for nearly 40 years.

September 19, 2024

Joan Myers Brown and PHILADANCO

The Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO!)  is celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. 

Judy Wicks of White Dog Cafe poses atop a block named after her in Innovation Plaza

June 13, 2024

Judy Wicks and White Dog Cafe

Judy Wicks is an entrepreneur, author, and touring speaker who was the founder and original owner of the iconic White Dog Cafe in University City.

A photo of Ryan Spak posing in the lobby of World Cafe Live

May 20, 2024

Meet UCD’s Mr. Fix-It

Ryan Spak serves as a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to assisting local businesses and neighbors.

Community member Mike Hardy holds a bucket of tree care tools

July 22, 2021

Mourning the Loss of Longtime Community Advocate Mike Hardy

Longtime neighbor and community advocate Mike Hardy leaves behind a legacy of impact on University City's natural beauty.

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