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Walnut Hill Community Association (WHCA) serves the neighborhood of Walnut Hill. The boundaries for the Walnut Hill neighborhood are Market Street on the North, 45th Street on the East, Spruce Street on the South and 52nd Street on the West.

WHCA was founded in 1961 by a group of neighbors, led by Charles Campbell Sr., who were concerned about the deterioration of their neighborhood.

WHCA continues to be a neighborhood group run by residents who are dedicated to their community revitalization. WHCA actively promotes the neighborhood and encourages residents to participate in community events and to help determine neighborhood improvement priorities. WHCA continues to strive and work for the betterment of the community and its residents. We welcome your input, energy and participation.

Brief News

University City District Connection Newsletter

Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll

Pop-Ups at The Portal

Neighborhood Favorite Lee’s Deli Reopens Six Months After Devasting Car Accident

Summer in University City Events Launch This Weekend with Parks on Tap, cinéSPEAK Under the Stars, and More

UCD Hiring a Finance and Administrative Coordinator

Earn $17/hr to start with CHOP through the Biomedical Technician Training: Research Technician Program

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Juneteenth Group Bike Ride with The Enterprise Center

Juneteenth Group Bike Ride Flyer

PECO GO 4TH & LEARN | FREE fun, interactive, and educational activities for kids

Go 4th and Learn Flyer for educational activity day for kids

The 125th Birthday Celebration of Paul Robeson Continues | West Philly Porchfest

Please join us for a fun afternoon for everyone during this year’s West Philadelphia Porchfest activities.

west philly porchfest flyer

The 125th Birthday Celebration of Paul Robeson continues with activities during this year’s Porchfest 2023 event. Below is our tentative program lineup

Tentative Program
1:00pm-2:00pm- Youth Docents (The Informants) Tours of the house
2:00pm-3:00ish- Tyehimba African Drum and Dance Ensemble
3:30pm-4:30pm- DJ – Duiji
4:30pm-5:30pm- Black Folks Don’t Swim (Band)

Activities
Food truck
Siddiq’s Real Fruit Water Ice
Vendors- Walnut Hill Community Assoc, AARP,

Learn to Ride | Bicycle Class

Youth Learn to Ride with Get Fresh Daily Flyer

Alain Locke's Clothing/Personal Item Resource Table

Alain Locke's Clothing/Personal Item Resource Table Flyer

Walnut Hill Community Farm at Max Paul Park

Walnut Hill Community Farm at Max Paul Park Flyer

Our Committees

Keeping Our Community Association Running Smoothly

Implementation Committee

Mission is to keep the 2016 Neighborhood Plan at the center of its planning and keep implementation a priority. We advocate for priorities in the plan and identify new needs as they arise.

Zoning Committee

Monitors zoning notices, solicits community input about proposed zoning changes, communicates neighbors’ positions to city officials, intervenes in zoning disputes, and represents WHCA before Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Playground & Farm Committee

The Park Committee of Walnut Hill was formed to involve local volunteers in gardening and clean-up work days. We contribute to maintaining a healthy Playground on 4700 Sansom St. & The Max Paul Farm at 4610 Market St.