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"We fell in love at The Woodlands."

February 8, 2023

We can’t get enough of Doris and Denis’ love story! Our neighbors told us the tale of their early courtship at The Woodlands: sitting at the base of Thomas Evans’ tomb, the tallest obelisk in the cemetery, Doris and Denis talked until 3:00 in the morning, the catalyst for their decades-long love.

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Tags Love, West Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, UPenn, The Woodlands Cemetery
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The Woodlands Cemetery completes site-wide roadway improvements

August 18, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 18 – The Woodlands has restored high-need sections of paved roadways at the cemetery as a result of a $99,500 grant awarded to help with infrastructure improvements.

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In Grant, Capital Projects Tags Grant, Capital Projects, Roadways, Road Repairs, The Woodlands, Woodlands Cemetery, Bikes, Wheelchair, Accessibility, Community, Press Release, Krajewski, State Rep. Rick Krajewski, PA Department of Community and Economic Development, Funding, Recreation, Restoration, Biking, Running, Bike Path, Woodland Avenue, University City, Philadelphia, West Philadelphia
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Wildlife Rescue! How a Red-tailed Hawk was saved.

March 28, 2022

On the evening of March 10th, an injured red-tailed hawk was spotted at The Woodlands. After local birders spotted the injured predator, Victoria Sindlinger, aka ‘Toribird’ was quickly on the scene and recounted the rescue, recovery, and release efforts.

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In Birding Tags Birding, Red-Tailed Hawk, Rescue, The Woodlands, The Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia, West Philadelphia
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Krajewski announces $99,500 grant for Woodlands Cemetery

November 8, 2021

HARRISBURG, Nov. 8 – State Rep. Rick Krajewski, D-Phila., has announced a $99,500 grant has been awarded to Woodlands Cemetery to help with several improvements on the grounds.

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Tags Press Release, Grant, Krajewski, State Rep. Rick Krajewski, PA Department of Community and Economic Development, Funding, Front Gates, Restoration, Recreation, Biking, Running, Bike Path, Woodland Avenue, The Woodlands, Woodlands Cemetery, West Philadelphia, University City, Philadelphia
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This little saw-whet owl wishes you a happy Halloween! Photo by Toribird

Scary Stories from the Wonderful World of Birds

October 26, 2021

The avian realm also has its fair share of true scary stories that are perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit. So grab some apple cider, light a candle, and get ready to hear a couple of scary tales from the amazing world of birds!

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In Birding Tags Birding, Shrike, Vampire Finch, The Woodlands, The Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia, West Philadelphia
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