Category: Whitman

Podcast: Making Room for Everyone, Rebuilding South Philly’s Mifflin Square Park

July 26, 2019 Christopher Malo

Built in the 1890s, Mifflin Square Park used to be full of energy and brought together the culturally diverse neighborhood surrounding the park. But in recent years, there has been an increase in violence and

Whitman: Library Play Spaces Bring Active Learning Across the City

June 5, 2019 Ngozi Nwanji

Upon entering the Whitman Free Library at 2nd and South Philip streets, it is impossible not to notice the wooden tower stacked to the ceiling in the center of the children’s section. At first glance,

Pennsport: Five People Making A Difference

April 7, 2014

South Philadelphia is known for its small, close-knit communities. The diligent involvement of neighbors keeping their communities clean, safe, entertained and well-fed allows that family atmosphere to flourish. Pennsport and its adjoining neighborhoods reap the

Pennsport: Neighbors React to Actual Value Initiative

January 23, 2014

With the reassessment of property values due to the Actual Value Initiative, some lifelong residents are seeing their property taxes go up. Several assessments have tripled the property value, and some residents are worried they

Pennsport: AVI Assessments Take a Toll on Homeowners

January 23, 2014

With the Actual Value Initiative (AVI) raising property taxes throughout the city, many Philadelphia homeowners are wondering exactly why and how this is happening. The main goal of AVI was supposed to be a reassessment

Whitman: Neighbors Have Mixed Feelings On New Bowling Alley

October 1, 2013

It’s not unusual to walk through Whitman and encounter some type of structure that is either a vacant lot, abandoned property or building under construction. On the corner of Oregon Avenue and Swanson Street lies