Mt. Airy - Shopping, Dining and Recreation in an Historic Philadelphia Neighborhood

Welcome to Mt. Airy, Philadelphia’s village in the city. Just a short SEPTA ride from Center City is a diverse and welcoming community that melds sophisticated sensibilities with a laid-back lifestyle. From beautiful historic homes and a bustling business district to tree-lined streets and the scenic trails of the great Wissahickon, Mt. Airy is the neighborhood that has it all – Go Mt. Airy!

What’s Happening

Mt. Airy BID addresses growing concerns over parking with residents, business owners

Parking congestion was the subject of a special forum hosted by the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District (BID) Tuesday evening. Talk centered around parking conditions along the 6700 and 6800 blocks of Germantown Avenue and the challenges facing a growing commercial corridor. (Newsworks)

BID Secures Grant to Clean Vacant Mt. Airy Lots

The Mount Airy Business Improvement District has secured a grant through the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to clean up 50 vacant parcels in East Mt. Airy. (Patch)

Moonlight Movies in Mt. Airy returns to Lovett Library Park

Mt. Airy USA, the Free Library and The Trolley Car Diner to host free outdoor movie screenings every Friday this summer. See the full line-up!

Mt. Airy orchestra only group to be awarded third Knight arts grant

Jeri Lynne Johnson, founder and music director of the Mt. Airy-based Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, said that when her company applied for their third Knight Arts Challenge grant in as many years, they were afraid to get too excited. (Newsworks)