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{{toplink|url=http://www.philadelphiauptowntheater.org/|name=philadelphiauptowntheater.org}}[[File:UptownTheater.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Interior of the Uptown Theater, the first project of the Uptown Entertainment and Development Corporation, in the process of renovation.]]The '''Uptown Entertainment & Development Corp.''' (UEDC) is a community development corporation, incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1995, received its 501c3 tax-exempt status in 2002, and registered with Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations since 2004. '''UEDC has identified the historic Uptown Theater, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as its first acquisition and revitalization project.''' Development plans include renovating the theater as an entertainment venue, creating a museum dedicated to preserving Black music, developing a technology center, and providing commercial leasing space in the proposed Entertainment and Education Tower. Other UEDC projects / programs include:
 
{{toplink|url=http://www.philadelphiauptowntheater.org/|name=philadelphiauptowntheater.org}}[[File:UptownTheater.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Interior of the Uptown Theater, the first project of the Uptown Entertainment and Development Corporation, in the process of renovation.]]The '''Uptown Entertainment & Development Corp.''' (UEDC) is a community development corporation, incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1995, received its 501c3 tax-exempt status in 2002, and registered with Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations since 2004. '''UEDC has identified the historic Uptown Theater, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as its first acquisition and revitalization project.''' Development plans include renovating the theater as an entertainment venue, creating a museum dedicated to preserving Black music, developing a technology center, and providing commercial leasing space in the proposed Entertainment and Education Tower. Other UEDC projects / programs include:
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* A newly-acquired LPFM Radio Station: Uptown Radio, WJYN 98.5 FM.
 
* A newly-acquired LPFM Radio Station: Uptown Radio, WJYN 98.5 FM.
 
* A Job Bank for construction workers.
 
* A Job Bank for construction workers.
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''Note:''  The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://www.philadelphiauptowntheater.org/ home page].
 
''Note:''  The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://www.philadelphiauptowntheater.org/ home page].
  
<br><big>'''Editor's Note'''</big><br>
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<br><big>'''''Special Editor's Note'''''</big><br>
 
[http://www.gofundme.com/uptowntheater $$$ Please Support $$$ the Uptown Theater]<br>
 
[http://www.gofundme.com/uptowntheater $$$ Please Support $$$ the Uptown Theater]<br>
 
[http://www.gofundme.com/uptowntheater Bring '''MUSIC''' back to North Broad Street through this GoFundMe appeal]
 
[http://www.gofundme.com/uptowntheater Bring '''MUSIC''' back to North Broad Street through this GoFundMe appeal]
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==Info==
 
==Info==
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*External Reference:&nbsp;[http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/1807 Uptown Theatre] (article at Cinema Treasures)
 
*External Reference:&nbsp;[http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/1807 Uptown Theatre] (article at Cinema Treasures)
 
*Facebook:&nbsp;[http://www.facebook.com/UptownRadioPhilly UptownRadioPhilly]
 
*Facebook:&nbsp;[http://www.facebook.com/UptownRadioPhilly UptownRadioPhilly]
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**[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPw8u6SksiI Precious Places: Building a Future for the Uptown] (by Scribe Video Center, at YouTube, 10m23s)
 
**[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPw8u6SksiI Precious Places: Building a Future for the Uptown] (by Scribe Video Center, at YouTube, 10m23s)
 
**[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR50D5cPZcU The Uptown Theater "Shows" (interviews)] (YouTube, 7m48s)
 
**[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR50D5cPZcU The Uptown Theater "Shows" (interviews)] (YouTube, 7m48s)
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**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLa9C0viykw Uptown Entertainment and Development Corporation #DeepPoverty Forum 8/20/16]
 
*Wikipedia:&nbsp;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uptown_Theater_(Philadelphia) Uptown Theater (Philadelphia)]
 
*Wikipedia:&nbsp;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uptown_Theater_(Philadelphia) Uptown Theater (Philadelphia)]
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*Google Search: [https://www.google.com/search?q=uptown+theater+philadelphia&ei=18KSXbubL-y2ggf92IDwDw&start=10&sa=N&ved=0ahUKEwj74sOsivrkAhVsm-AKHX0sAP4Q8NMDCOkB&biw=1440&bih=731 Uptown Theater Philadelphia]
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*Youtube Search: [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=uptown+theater+philadelphia Uptown Theater Philadelphia]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGRkNp_FPSQ Uptown Marque Lighting 2011]
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::On Dec 22, 2011 the Uptown Entertainment and Development Corporation held a ceremony to light  up the famous marquee above the famous historic Uptown Theatre in North Philadelphia. Filmed by Monica Peters
  
 
==In The News==
 
==In The News==
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*[http://hiddencityphila.org/2019/02/a-life-of-community-service-for-theaters-in-north-philly/ A Life Of Community Service For Theaters In North Philly], Hidden City Philadelphia, February 6, 2019.
 
*[http://hiddencityphila.org/2019/02/a-life-of-community-service-for-theaters-in-north-philly/ A Life Of Community Service For Theaters In North Philly], Hidden City Philadelphia, February 6, 2019.
 
*[http://www.phillytrib.com/lifestyles/joy-ride-tells-story-of-historic-uptown-theater/article_7fb4b2d9-59e3-56dc-9955-87ffb5896abe.html 'Joy Ride' tells story of historic Uptown Theater], Philadelphia Tribune, May 23, 2013.
 
*[http://www.phillytrib.com/lifestyles/joy-ride-tells-story-of-historic-uptown-theater/article_7fb4b2d9-59e3-56dc-9955-87ffb5896abe.html 'Joy Ride' tells story of historic Uptown Theater], Philadelphia Tribune, May 23, 2013.
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
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*[[African American United Fund (AAUF)]]
 
*[[African American United Fund (AAUF)]]
 
*[[Community Magic]]
 
*[[Community Magic]]
 
*[[WJYN 98.5 FM Uptown Radio]]
 
*[[WJYN 98.5 FM Uptown Radio]]
  
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Revision as of 20:57, 7 October 2019

philadelphiauptowntheater.org

Interior of the Uptown Theater, the first project of the Uptown Entertainment and Development Corporation, in the process of renovation.

The Uptown Entertainment & Development Corp. (UEDC) is a community development corporation, incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1995, received its 501c3 tax-exempt status in 2002, and registered with Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations since 2004. UEDC has identified the historic Uptown Theater, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as its first acquisition and revitalization project. Development plans include renovating the theater as an entertainment venue, creating a museum dedicated to preserving Black music, developing a technology center, and providing commercial leasing space in the proposed Entertainment and Education Tower. Other UEDC projects / programs include:

  • A newly-acquired LPFM Radio Station: Uptown Radio, WJYN 98.5 FM.
  • A Job Bank for construction workers.
  • Uptown Youth Got Talent (UYGT) for job readiness, audio/video production and performing arts.
  • Commercial Corridor Cleaning & Beautification.
  • African American Preservation Heritage Trail / Historic Trail Project.

UEDC also serves as a Registered Community Organization (RCO) for North Central Philadelphia (aka The Uptown Cultural District, Avenue of the Arts North, Harlem Quarter North) in conjunction with the City Planning Commission's Citizen Planning Institute.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the organization's home page.


Special Editor's Note
$$$ Please Support $$$ the Uptown Theater
Bring MUSIC back to North Broad Street through this GoFundMe appeal
~Stan

Info

On Dec 22, 2011 the Uptown Entertainment and Development Corporation held a ceremony to light up the famous marquee above the famous historic Uptown Theatre in North Philadelphia. Filmed by Monica Peters

In The News

See Also