Shop Penn District Update

The SHOP PENN District is open for business. Please continue to enjoy and support your favorite local businesses by visiting stores and restaurants, connecting with them on social media, shopping online, and ordering gift cards. The wellness of our guests, employees, and community is our highest priority, as we monitor the current status and recommended guidelines for COVID-19.

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January 11, 2022

SHOP PENN Playlist for January

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November 29, 2021

SHOP PENN PRESENTS: A Gift Guide

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November 29, 2021

Shop Penn Days of Deals

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November 24, 2021

SHOP PENN Playlist for December

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November 17, 2021

El Taco Will Soon Serve Homemade Mexican-Inspired Fare To The Community Around Penn’s Campus

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November 8, 2021

SHOP PENN Playlist for November

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October 20, 2021

European Wax Center opens University City location for hair removal services

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October 20, 2021

DIG Coming To SHOP PENN Retail District

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October 7, 2021

SHOP PENN Playlist for October

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September 1, 2021

SHOP PENN Playlist for September

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August 25, 2021

Five Guys Is Setting Up Shop In University City

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July 15, 2021

The Definitive Philly Nail Salon Roundup

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July 7, 2021

SHOP PENN Playlist for July

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June 3, 2021

SHOP PENN Playlist for June

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June 3, 2021

SHOP PENN Openings & Offerings

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May 4, 2021

SHOP PENN Playlist for May

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May 3, 2021

SHOP PENN PRESENTS: A Mother's Day Gift Guide

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April 6, 2021

SHOP PENN Playlist for April

Photo of falafel, fries, and other offerings from Goldie

April 1, 2021

19 Places to Get Great Falafel in Philadelphia

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March 25, 2021

Reality Bites: Dining Guide Spring 2021

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March 24, 2021

The 9 Best Bakeries in Philadelphia

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March 23, 2021

Must-See Exhibitions at Philadelphia Museums & Attractions in Spring 2021

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March 12, 2021

Founder Nick Bayer on how Saxbys’ new B Corp certification will help with growth

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March 4, 2021

Get Outside on Philly's Best Running & Biking Trails

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March 2, 2021

SHOP PENN Playlist for March

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February 18, 2021

SHOP PENN Winter Warmers

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December 10, 2020

Penn Welcomes A Bigger and Better Baby Blues BBQ to the Community

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November 13, 2020

SHOP PENN Gives Thanks and Gives Back

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October 22, 2020

New ACME at 40th and Walnut streets opens

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October 22, 2020

ACME Markets Celebrates the Grand Opening of its new University City Store

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October 14, 2020

SHOP PENN Get to Know: World Cafe Live's Chef Rob Cottman

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October 8, 2020

SHOP PENN Get To Know: High Street Provision's Ellen Yin

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August 21, 2020

SHOP PENN Recipe Roundup with Pitruco's Nathan Winkler-Rhoades

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July 24, 2020

SHOP PENN Recipe Roundup With HipCityVeg's Nicole Marquis

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June 24, 2020

SHOP PENN Get to Know: Metropolitan Bakery's Jim Lilly

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June 11, 2020

SHOP PENN Get To Know: honeygrow's Eric Henry

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June 9, 2020

SHOP PENN Gives Back

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May 29, 2020

SHOP PENN Recipe Roundup with honeygrow's Eric Henry

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May 20, 2020

SHOP PENN Get to Know: HipCityVeg's Nicole Marquis

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May 15, 2020

SHOP PENN Recipe Roundup with World Cafe Live's Chef Cottman

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May 13, 2020

SHOP PENN Get to Know: Spread Bagelry's Jamie Schrotberger

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May 7, 2020

SHOP PENN Recipe Roundup With PaperMill's Alex Sherack

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April 29, 2020

SHOP PENN Get to Know: PaperMill's Alex Sherack

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April 23, 2020

SHOP PENN District Update RE: COVID-19

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April 15, 2020

SHOP PENN Get To Know: Louie Louie's Sydney Grims

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April 10, 2020

SHOP PENN Recipe Roundup with Louie Louie's Chef Maloney

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April 8, 2020

SHOP PENN Get To Know: Hello World's J. Lamancuso

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April 2, 2020

How small businesses around Penn are surviving the coronavirus crisis

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March 16, 2020

How to support University City restaurants during the coronavirus crisis

A selection of food offerings from PaperMill Asian Kitchen

February 21, 2020

Penn Welcomes PaperMill Asian Kitchen to Franklin’s Table

Photo of one of the renovated spaces at the Penn Museum

February 17, 2020

Refugee Docents Help Bring A Museum's Global Collection To Life

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February 4, 2020

The Best Neighborhoods in Philadelphia to Spend a Weekend

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January 21, 2020

Where to Go to Watch the Paint Dry

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January 7, 2020

This Philly Figure Skater Wants to Inspire Others to Ice Skate for Exercise

December 18, 2019

11 Places to Go for Healthy-ish Happy Hours Around Philly

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December 4, 2019

Penn Book Center has a new name: People’s Books & Culture

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November 20, 2019

Explore Philadelphia: University City

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October 29, 2019

Penn to Welcome Dizengoff to Franklin’s Table Food Hall

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October 21, 2019

12 Essential Greek Restaurants in Philadelphia

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August 29, 2019

Where to Eat Sushi in Philadelphia: The Ultimate Guide

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August 26, 2019

West Philly’s Penn Book Center finds new owners, will not shut down

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August 2, 2019

Burgers in Philly: The Ultimate Guide

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August 1, 2019

Where to Eat in West Philly

Panera Bread opened in June

June 5, 2019

Panera Bread Opens at 40th & Walnut Streets

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April 30, 2019

Where to Eat Donuts in Philadelphia

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March 7, 2019

Why Penn, Drexel are recruiting retailers, not just students

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January 17, 2019

The Best Places to Eat in West Philly and University City

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December 20, 2018

The Most Beautiful Restaurants of 2018

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November 1, 2018

Bakeries in Philadelphia: The Ultimate Guide

Image of a healthy salad from Goldie

September 28, 2018

The Best University City Healthy Food Spots, Workouts, and Self-Care...

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September 20, 2018

SoBol University City Is Opening With Free Açaí Bowls

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September 12, 2018

The new and improving Penn Bookstore

Photo of colorful bar stools at Louie Louie

September 8, 2018

Take a Look Inside Philly’s Most Colorful New Restaurant

August 23, 2018

SoBol Opening in University City

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August 21, 2018

The New University City Lululemon Pop-Up Store Plans to Host a Ton of Free Events

Image of a selection of DK Sushi

June 6, 2018

Philly’s Most Surprisingly Excellent Omakase Is Inside a Student Food Hall

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March 22, 2018

SHOP PENN showcases University’s diverse retail offerings

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March 12, 2018

Best-in-class Chefs Ready to Serve at Franklin’s Table on Penn’s Campus

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October 30, 2017

Fresh and Local Variety to be Found in New Penn Food Hall

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October 10, 2017

Penn Diners Hungry for ‘Just Salad’

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October 5, 2017

New Louie-Louie restaurant to open next year at Penn

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September 12, 2017

United By Blue Expanding Footprint on Penn’s Campus