Southwest Philadelphia
After recent state redistricting, segments of South Philadelphia were added to the 8th Senatorial District. An area rich in cultural heritage and multi-ethnic pride, South Philadelphia is a vital gem of both the city and the region.
This segment of South Philadelphia is represented in the Philadelphia City Council by Kenyatta Johnson.
Community Organizations
Southwest Community Development Corporation (Southwest CDC)
6328 Pascall Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
215-729-0800
southwestcdc.org
Fire Departments
12th Police District
65th St. and Woodland Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 686-3120
Houses of Worship
The Rev. Tuyen T. Nguyen
Vietnamese Mennonite Church
6237 Woodland Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19142
610-352-8689
The Rev. Dr. Khalfani Drummer
First Baptist Church of Paschall
2108 S 71st Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19142
215-724-3294
The Rev. Craig Davis
Mt. Sinai Church of God In Christ
7282 Woodland Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19142
215-937-0417
The Rev. Eric Simmons
First Baptist Church of Paschall
2114 S 71st St
Philadelphia, PA 19142
215-724-3294
The Rev. Bernard Harron
St. Barnabas Church
6300 Buist Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19142
215-726-1119
The Rev. Michael Harley
To Be The Glory Church
6232 Dicks Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19142
215-729-2267
The Rev. Benjamin Green
Abiding Truth Ministries
5701 Washington Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-476-7225
The Rev. Randolph Jones
Berry Long Memorial Methodist Church
58th & Springfield Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-729-1508
The Rev. Myron D. Barnes Sr.
Bethany Baptist Church
5747 Warrington Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-729-9981
The Rev. Donald Kitrell
Church of Christ
5533 Warrington Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-747-4325
The Rev. Larry Tucker
Christian Union Baptist Church
5535 Woodland Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-729-3505
The Rev. Mons. Britto Fredico
St. Cyprian Catholic Church
525 S 63rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-747-3250
The Rev. Dr. Willie E. Robinson
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
1411 S 50th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-724-0619
The Rev. Cedric Hughes Jones, Jr.
59th Street Baptist Church
59th & Delancey
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-474-8750
The Rev. Mary White Littlejohn
Faith Temple Outreach Ministries
5618 Kingsessing Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19142
215-729-5370
Faith Chapel Baptist Church
4718 Woodland Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-724-5144
The Rev. Samuel Moore
First Genesis Baptist
6001 Kingsessing Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-729-6828
Rev. Jocelyn K. Hart
Hickman Temple AME Church
5001 Baltimore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-476-5340
The Rev. Jason Jerome Cooper
New Spirit Community Presbyterian Church
5736 Chester Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-729-6631
The Rev. Zackary William Navit
St. Francis DeSales
4625 Springfield Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-222-5819
The Rev. Arthur Manning
Wayland Memorial Baptist
52nd & Baltimore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-747-3765
The Rev. Matthew Williams
People Baptist Church
5039 Baltimore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-477-9818
The Rev. Benjamin Tolbert
Grace Tabernacle Christian Church
5124-28 Greenway Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-724-8303
The Rev. Carlton Rodgers
Calvary Lutheran Church
5401 Springfield Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-724-2311
The Rev. Gary O Grier Sr.
International City Community Church
6301 Elmwood Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19142
215-729-5672
The Rev. Joseph Conner
New Dimension Church
P.O Box 28012
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-685-8670
The Rev. W. Lonnie Herndon
Church of Christian Compassion
627 S. Felton St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-472-9040
The Reverand John Pritchard
Calvary United Methodist Church
801 S 48th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-727-1702 (T) | 215-724-6302 (F)
The Rev. D. Yancy
Mt. Moriah Apostolic Church
6840 Paschall Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19142
215-724-9820
Rev. Eugene V. McDuffy
St. Paul A.M.E. Church
8498 Lindbergh Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Hospitals
Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia
501 S. 54th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 748-9000
Libraries
Eastwick Branch
2851 Island Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 685-4170
Kingsessing Branch
1201 S. 51st St.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 685-2690
Paschalville Branch
6942 Woodland Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 685-2662
For more, visit the Free Library of Philadelphia or call (215) 686-5322.
Police Stations
12th Police District
65th St. and Woodland Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 686-3120
Recreation Centers
Christy Recreation Center
728 S. 55th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 685-1997
Eastwick Recreation Center
80th & Mars Place
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 685-4193
Kingsessing Recreation Center
4901 Kingsessing Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 685-2695
Francis Myers Recreation Center
5800 Chester Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 685-2698