Welcome to Mt. Airy!

Mount Airy is located in the Northwest section of Philadelphia, a neighborhood of contrasts: apartments, single homes, twins and grand historical houses, amidst trees, yards and in close proximity to parks. It mixes an urban setting with a park-like and residential atmosphere, all within the city limits of the nations' fifth largest city. It is also situated in an area, that outside of Center City, is one of the most historic in Philadelphia. Germantown Avenue is the main thoroughfare; west of the Avenue is West Mt. Airy, and east of Germantown Avenue is East Mt. Airy. To the North is Chestnut Hill, and to the South is Germantown.

While Philadelphia talks of being a city of ethnic neighborhoods, Mt. Airy prides itself on being the most ethnically and racially diverse area of the city, recognized as a national model. The success of Mt. Airy is due to the long dedication of the community organizations, West Mt. Airy Neighbors and East Mt. Airy Neighbors. Though separate, they work cooperatively -- and now along with the newly created South Mt. Airy Neighbors -- to enhance the quality of life in the neighborhood. This web site will introduce you to WMAN -- celebrating its 40th anniversary this year -- and provide you links to the many features of the neighborhood.

West Mt. Airy Neighbors Mission Statement

West Mt. Airy Neighbors (WMAN) is a community-based volunteer organization committed to preserving and enhancing the quality of life in its richly diverse urban neighborhood.

OBJECTIVES:

WMAN achieves its mission by:

• fostering community involvement
• mobilizing the diverse assets and abilities of the community
• advocating on behalf of the community
• maintaining and enhancing the beauty of the physical environment
• supporting and collaborating with neighborhood institutions and organizations (public and private)
• promoting the safety and well-being of all residents of the neighborhood
• offering linkages and referrals to other organizations and services within the city and region

New Location of WMAN Office!
6819 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-438-6022 (WMAN) 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
215-438-2296 (FAX)
wman@wman.net
EMAN Office is now at 6817 Germantown Avenue

At WMAN's Annual Meeting on June 15, six long-time residents of West Mt. Airy encompassing two generations shared their stories of building the integrated community and living here. From left, Don Black, Dorothy Guy, Sylvia Carter, Jerry Foeman, Liz Hersh, Shirley Melvin and coordinator Billy Yalowitz. Click on the picture to find out the treasures they shared.