Editing Northeast Philadelphia (section)

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

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|q1=What is the difference between the Near Northeast and Far Northeast?
|a1=The Near Northeast (Frankford, Mayfair, Tacony, Holmesburg) has older rowhouse development and is served by the Market-Frankford Line. The Far Northeast (Bustleton, Fox Chase, Somerton) was developed after World War II with single-family homes and has limited public transit, requiring car transportation for most residents.

|q2=Is Northeast Philadelphia safe?
|a2=Northeast Philadelphia varies significantly by neighborhood. Many areas like Fox Chase, Bustleton, and Somerton are quiet suburban-style communities with relatively low crime. Other areas, particularly parts of the Near Northeast near Frankford and Kensington, have higher crime rates. As with any large region, safety varies by specific location.

|q3=Why is Roosevelt Boulevard so dangerous?
|a3=Roosevelt Boulevard is a 12-lane divided highway that runs through residential neighborhoods, creating a dangerous mix of high-speed traffic and pedestrian crossings. The Boulevard has been called one of America's most dangerous roads, with frequent pedestrian fatalities. The city has implemented safety improvements including speed cameras and better crossings.

|q4=What happened to the Jews of Northeast Philadelphia?
|a4=Northeast Philadelphia, particularly neighborhoods like Oxford Circle and Bustleton, was home to a large Jewish community that peaked from the 1950s through the 1980s. Many families moved to the suburbs (especially Montgomery County) as demographics shifted. Some Jewish institutions remain, but the community is smaller than its peak.

|q5=Is Northeast Philadelphia considered the suburbs?
|a5=Though Northeast Philadelphia has suburban characteristics—single-family homes, strip malls, car-dependent development—it is fully within Philadelphia city limits. Residents pay Philadelphia wage tax and receive city services. The area was developed to provide suburban-style living for families who wanted to remain in the city.
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