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Category:Philadelphia neighborhoods
Pages in category "Philadelphia neighborhoods"
The following 200 pages are in this category, out of 275 total.
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- A comprehensive guide for people relocating to Philadelphia: neighborhood selection by lifestyle and budget, housing costs, transit options, essential registrations, schools, and what to know about Philadelphia culture before arriving.
- A data-driven guide to safety across Philadelphia's neighborhoods, drawing on city crime statistics to help visitors and residents understand relative safety levels across different areas of the city.
- A guide to Philadelphia's best neighborhoods for families: school quality, parks and playgrounds, safety statistics, housing costs, and community character across the most family-friendly neighborhoods.
- A Philadelphia pizza institution known for its "square pizza" (a thick, focaccia-style pan pizza topped with cheese under sauce). Multiple generations of the Santucci family.
- Actor born in Philadelphia (Jenkintown) in 1975. Multiple Oscar nominations; co-wrote and starred in the Philadelphia-set film "Silver Linings Playbook."
- Affluent neighborhood in far northwest Philadelphia, featuring upscale shopping along Germantown Avenue and historic architecture.
- African American cemetery in Germantown.
- Airport Line, Chestnut Hill East, Chestnut Hill West, Cynwyd, Fox Chase, Lansdale/Doylestown, Manayunk/Norristown, Media/Elwyn, Paoli/Thorndale, Trenton, Warminster, West Trenton, Wilmington/Newark.
- All Philadelphia public schools organized by cluster and neighborhood.
- America's first zoo opened on July 1, 1874, in Fairmount Park. Planning had begun in 1859.
- Archaeological evidence of Lenape villages and seasonal camps in the Philadelphia region.
- Areas near universities with student-friendly housing and amenities.
- Arena shows, parking, and getting there.
- Art collection featuring works by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse, relocated from Merion to the Parkway in 2012.
- Asian-American focused charter school in Chinatown.
- Author of Little Women, born in Germantown.
- Authority managing on-street parking and enforcement.
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- Baker Bowl, at Broad and Huntingdon Streets, served as the Phillies' home from 1887 to 1938. Known for its short right-field wall (only 280 feet to the foul pole) that inflated batting statistics for right-handed hitters.
- Bar guide by neighborhood and vibe.
- Baseball stadium that hosted the Athletics and Phillies. Demolished 1976.
- Basketball legend from West Philadelphia, only player to score 100 points in a single game.
- Beloved Phillies mascot, subject of legal disputes over ownership.
- British pub-style restaurant from Stephen Starr in Rittenhouse Square, designed to feel like an authentic London pub.
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- Can you bike in Fairmount Park?
- Can you bike in Wissahickon Valley Park?
- Can you visit Battle of Germantown sites?
- Can you visit the Battle of Germantown site?
- Catholic liberal arts college in Chestnut Hill.
- CEO of Comcast, headquartered in Philadelphia.
- Chestnut Hill bakery operating since 1889.
- Children's museum in Fairmount Park's Memorial Hall, designed for kids under seven.
- Christmas Village, light shows, and seasonal traditions.
- Commercial district along Market Street east of City Hall, home to the Gallery (now Fashion District) and Reading Terminal.
- Comprehensive listing of notable streets, organized by direction and neighborhood.
- Comprehensive relocation guide covering neighborhoods, logistics, and what to expect.
- Controversial and talented Phillies first baseman of the 1960s, often described as one of the most underappreciated players in baseball history due to racial tensions in Philadelphia.
- Curated lists of top BYOBs in each area.
- Curt Schilling pitched for the Phillies from 1992 to 2000, twice finishing second in NL Cy Young Award voting. His postseason performances with the Phillies and later teams established him as one of baseball's great postseason pitchers.
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- Data-driven overview of crime statistics by neighborhood.
- Department managing the city's parks, recreation centers, and programs.
- Did yellow fever end Philadelphia as the capital?
- Diverse northwest Philadelphia neighborhood along North Broad Street.
- Diverse northwest Philadelphia neighborhood known for its progressive community and Victorian housing stock.
- Does Philadelphia have a good Chinatown?
- Does Philadelphia Zoo have parking?
- Does Please Touch Museum have parking?
E
- Eagles quarterback, led team to four NFC Championship games.
- East Division district covering areas including Fairhill.
- East Division district covering areas including Fishtown.
- Economic devastation of the 1930s and its impact on the city's industries and neighborhoods.
- Ellen Yin's acclaimed restaurant in Rittenhouse Square known for its seasonal small plates.
F
- Far Northeast Philadelphia, the section of the city beyond Cottman Avenue and approaching the Bucks County border, was developed primarily from the 1950s through the 1970s and retains the character of postwar suburban-style development within city limits.
- Far northeastern River Wards neighborhood with a small-town feel, along the Delaware River.
- Far southwest Philadelphia neighborhood adjacent to Kingsessing.
- Fishtown live music venue in a former Ajax Metal factory.
- Fishtown park commemorating William Penn's treaty with the Lenape.
- Fishtown pizza and wine bar from the Pizzeria Beddia team.
- Fishtown pizza shop and world's largest collection of pizza memorabilia, also a museum.
- Fishtown pizzeria.
- Former home of the Phillies, 1895-1938. Demolished 1950.
- French-inspired BYOB in Passyunk Square from chef Nicholas Elmi.
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- Han Dynasty, founded by Han Chiang, introduced authentic Sichuan cuisine to Philadelphia and has become a regional chain with locations across the Philadelphia metro area. Known for its intensely spiced dishes and chili-oil dumplings.
- Headhouse Square café with Irish-influenced brunch.
- Health sciences university in Elkins Park.
- Historic body that governed Philadelphia's park system.
- Historic diamond district on Sansom Street between 7th and 8th Streets, one of America's oldest and largest markets for jewelry.
- Historic neighborhood rich in colonial-era sites, including Cliveden (site of the Battle of Germantown) and the Germantown White House.
- Historic Phillies ballpark.
- Historic square revitalized with mini-golf, carousel, and playground.
- History of German immigration, Germantown, and cultural contributions.
- History of Jewish immigration, neighborhoods, and cultural institutions.
- Home of the Philadelphia Phillies since 2004. Opened to widespread praise for its design, views, and fan-friendly features.
- How did deindustrialization affect neighborhoods?
- How do I get to Independence National Historical Park?
- How do I pay a parking ticket in Philadelphia?
- How far is Fishtown from Center City?
- How long did the Lenape live in the Philadelphia area?
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- Indego is Philadelphia's bike-share system, launched in 2015, with over 3,000 bikes at 300+ stations across the city. The system has expanded significantly into lower-income neighborhoods and is integrated with SEPTA transit passes.
- Indie rock singer-songwriter from Havertown.
- Is Aramark headquartered in Philadelphia?
- Is Cedar Park a good neighborhood?
- Is Cedar Park safe?
- Is Chestnut Hill Philadelphia expensive?
- Is Chestnut Hill safe?
- Is East Mount Airy safe?
- Is Fairmount Park free?
- Is Fairmount Park safe?
- Is Fishtown gentrified?
- Is Fishtown safe?
- Is Manayunk safe?
- Is Passyunk Square safe?
- Is Point Breeze a good investment?
- Is Point Breeze gentrifying?
- Is Point Breeze safe?
- Is Queen Village expensive?
- Is Queen Village safe?
- Is Roxborough near the Wissahickon?
- Is Shibe Park still standing?
- Is Society Hill an expensive neighborhood?
- Is Spruce Hill near Penn?
- Is the City Hall tower tour suitable for people afraid of heights?
- Is the Philly Phanatic the best mascot?
- Is there free parking in Philadelphia?
- Is there parking at 30th Street Station?
- Is there parking at Penn's Landing?
- Is Wissahickon Valley Park dog-friendly?
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- Large park in Northeast Philadelphia.
- Lauded BYOB in Rittenhouse Square neighborhood known for creative cooking in an intimate space.
- Law enforcement agency with over 6,400 sworn officers across 21 patrol districts.
- Legislative body consisting of 17 members: 10 elected from districts and 7 at-large.
- Linear park built on an abandoned rail viaduct in Callowhill.
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- Major east-west arterial in South Philadelphia connecting the Italian Market area to the Delaware waterfront; also notable for its auto-oriented commercial strip.
- Manayunk pizzeria.
- Massive influx of Irish, Italian, Polish, Jewish, and other immigrants that transformed Philadelphia's demographics and neighborhoods.
- Mid-century modernism seen in Penn Center and Society Hill Towers.
- Mid-to-late 20th century decline of Philadelphia's manufacturing base, particularly affecting Kensington and other industrial neighborhoods.
- MLB team founded 1883. World Series champions 1980, 2008. Play at Citizens Bank Park.
- Multi-purpose stadium that hosted the Eagles and Phillies from 1971-2003. Demolished 2004.
- Museum and archives in Germantown.
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- Neighborhood centered on East Passyunk Avenue, a diagonal commercial corridor known for acclaimed restaurants and local shops.
- Neighborhood named for Norris Square Park, center of Puerto Rican cultural activities.
- No-frills neighborhood bars with character.
- North Philadelphia neighborhood named for Hunting Park, one of the city's oldest parks.
- North Philadelphia neighborhood, distinct from Logan Square in Center City.
- Northeast Philadelphia commercial corridor through Mayfair, Oxford Circle, and surrounding neighborhoods.
- Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood along Bustleton Avenue, a major commercial corridor.
- Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood known for the Fox Chase Cancer Center.
- Northeast Philadelphia park along Pennypack Creek, one of the city's largest parks.
- Northeast Philadelphia street running through Holmesburg and connecting Fox Chase to other neighborhoods.
- Northern edge of Center City.
- Northwest Center City neighborhood anchored by Logan Circle (originally Logan Square), part of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway museum district.
- Northwest Philadelphia area along Wissahickon Creek, adjacent to the park of the same name.
- Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood named for the Ogontz estate.
- Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood of single-family homes.
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- Off-leash areas, dog-friendly parks, and pet policies.
- One of America's largest art museums, housed in a Greek Revival building on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Famous for its "Rocky Steps."
- One of Philadelphia's most beloved parks, anchoring the upscale neighborhood of the same name.
- Opera singer from South Philadelphia.
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- Parc, Stephen Starr's French brasserie on Rittenhouse Square, replicates the all-day dining culture of a Parisian café with extraordinary fidelity
- Parkway museum housing the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris.
- Philadelphia's southwestern waterfront neighborhood, the site of one of the largest urban renewal projects in American history (1950s–1960s), which displaced thousands of residents for a planned community that was never fully built.
- Phillies center fielder, Hall of Famer, later beloved broadcaster.
- Political tensions between the city proper and surrounding districts before the 1854 Act of Consolidation.
- Pop rock duo, Daryl Hall and John Oates, both from the Philadelphia area.
- Port Richmond commercial corridor and arterial, connecting the River Wards to the northeast.
- Prestigious conservatory in Rittenhouse Square, tuition-free for all admitted students.
R
- Rapidly gentrified neighborhood between Center City and Fishtown, featuring modern development and nightlife.
- ReAnimator Coffee, founded in 2013, is one of Philadelphia's leading specialty coffee roasters, with flagship locations in Fishtown, Kensington, and other neighborhoods. Known for its precise, single-origin roasting approach.
- Restaurant and retail district.
- Restaurateur Chad Williams and chef Joncarl Lachman's lauded tasting-menu restaurant on Callowhill Street, which earned a Michelin star after Philadelphia was added to the guide in 2024.
- Retail company headquartered in Philadelphia.
- Rittenhouse Square museum featuring rare books and manuscripts.
- River Wards neighborhood with strong Puerto Rican heritage, home to the Fairhill Square Park.
- Rolled pizza dough stuffed with cheese and meats, invented in the Philadelphia area.
- Roy Halladay pitched for the Phillies from 2010 to 2013, winning the NL Cy Young Award in 2010. Threw a perfect game against the Marlins on May 29, 2010, and a postseason no-hitter against the Reds in the 2010 NLDS
S
- Saturday farmers market in Rittenhouse Square, running seasonally.
- Saturday farmers market in West Philadelphia's Clark Park.
- Scenic overlook in Fairmount Park.
- Seasonal Delaware River waterfront park featuring hammocks, beer gardens, and floating barges.
- Second baseman Chase Utley played 13 seasons with the Phillies (2003-2015), earning six consecutive All-Star selections (2006-2011). Known for his relentless hustle, clutch hitting, and a slide rule violation that upended playoff baseball.
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- Sharon Hill, in Delaware County, serves as the terminus of two SEPTA light rail lines
- Shopping and dining district.
- Singer from nearby Ozone Park, NY, with Philadelphia connections.
- Small, affluent neighborhood in Southwest Center City, known for its tree-lined streets and the eponymous park.
- South Philadelphia neighborhood along the Schuylkill River, known for its longtime white working-class character, proximity to university hospitals, and ongoing racial tensions.
- South Philadelphia neighborhood between Queen Village and the Italian Market, known for Mario Lanza Park.