July 22, 2018

Plant a Free Street Tree in Whitman

A tree-lined block provides shade and beauty and help manage stormwater and improve water quality. Philadelphians often cite that trees make their blocks more attractive, and welcome the birds and other animals the trees attract. Learn more about street trees in Whitman in the South Philadelphia and Whitman...

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July 09, 2018

Local Businesses in Whitman, Philadelphia

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Help our neighbors support our local, independently owned businesses! Name some of your favorites. Some of our current favorites are listed below: Wander Inn The Wander Inn at 3rd and Porter is the newest bar to open in the Whitman neighborhood! Wander Inn was the name of a famous...

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March 09, 2017

Free Yard Trees Spring

Registration is now open for the Spring Yard Tree Giveaways!  Click here to see the list of events and to register. Each spring and fall, our Tree Philly's Yard Tree Giveaway program provides free trees for city dwellers to plant on private property. Trees provided through this program must be...

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November 06, 2016

Presidential Election 2016: South Philly Polling Place and Ballot

Philadelphians, please do not forget to vote on election day. If you are not sure where your polling place is, check out the Philadelphia votes website. Your vote and voice matters, regardless of your political affiliation. We hope the Septa strike will stop or be halted for election...

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October 10, 2016

Work in Navy Yard, live in Whitman

Whitman is a proud neighborhood. We boast strong neighborhood associations and parks, safe streets, and the number one neighborhood spot in Philadelphia. Our fellow Whitman residents and Navy Yard employees have again and again coined the term, work in Navy Yard, live in Whitman. We are proud and...

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TreePhilly gives free trees to Whitman neighbors this Fall

Whitman neighbors can get up to 2 free trees to plant in their yard this Fall. TreePhilly is giving out trees this coming Saturday, October 29th at Whitman TD Bank located at 2653 S 5th St from 10am-12pm. Register for your trees ahead of time or come by...

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Whitman Cat Colony

The Whitman Cat Colony refers to a colony of about 100 stray and feral cats located in the back parking ground of Whitman Plaza. The Whitman Cat Colony began as a dumping ground for unwanted cats, but grew into a cat colony maintained by local South Philadelphian volunteers....

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