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. Caretakers of the colony provide food, water, and shelter for these cats. Volunteers also organize a Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) program, in which unaltered cats are taken to low-cost vets or clinics to get altered and vaccinated then returned to the colony. The vet doing the surgery will usually snip a small piece of skin from the cat’s ear to indicate that the cat has been altered so as to signify who has been altered in the colony and who has not (signaling who are the resident cats and who are the new drop offs).^1,2


Facebook Post 1. Whitman cat colony images shared by Support Whitman Share Babies


Facebook Post 2. Support Whitman's Fur Babies asks for community help

1. "Whitman Cats." Two Pugs Photography. July 14, 2016. Accessed October 10, 2016. https://twopugsphotography.com/portfolio/whitman-cats/.
2. Zalot, M. "Women race to save South Philly cat colony from harsh winter." Philly.com. Nov 24, 2014. Accessed 5 Oct 2016. http://articles.philly.com/2014-11-24/news/56459760_1_feral-cats-dead-cats-stray-cats.

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Shoprite of Whitman Plaza opening draws Mayor Kenney

Shoprite of Whitman Plaza finally opened yesterday, drawing visits from local Philadelphia officials, including Mayor Jim Kenney. Neighbors have been long waiting for the re-opening of this shopping center where Pathmark once stood. 

The move of Shoprite from Snyder Plaza to Whitman Plaza means that Pennsport loses another shopping center, but Whitman neighborhood continues to develop and grow. The Oregon market is just next door to Shoprite and Aldi is only a few blocks away at 2603 S Front street.

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Soloff Realty Developing Whitman Plaza

Soloff Realty and Development Inc has officially taken over management at Whitman Plaza. Further developments are under way in the South Philadelphia neighborhood. Expect new businesses and job openings in the immediate area in early 2016. Updates to come.

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Whitman Plaza Currently

The Whitman Plaza is a grand 275,000 square feet shopping center on Oregon Ave that runs from 3rd through 4th St. Developments have been slow in recent years, but sources reveal major developments changing the scene in 2016. What's causing developers to buy up land in the surrounding area?

Current businesses in the plaza include:

Burlington Coat Factory

Club Metro USA

Citizens Bank

Dunkin Donuts

Gamestop

GNC

H&R Block

New Teppanyaki Grill

Pathmark

PennDOT

Rent-A-Center

Ross Dress For Less

Sally Beauty

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Shoprite is Coming to Whitman Plaza

Shoprite on Snyder Plaza is moving to Whitman Plaza this coming Spring 2016. It will replace Pathmark, which will soon close. Renovations is expected to take all season, leaving the Whitman neighborhood without their local grocery store for the entire Winter season. More details about the renovations coming soon. [Source]

September 2016 update: Shoprite of Whitman Plaza is officially open and draws mayor!

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