Editing Harrowgate

{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Harrowgate
| type = Neighborhood
| location = River Wards / Kensington
| zip_codes = 19134
| named_for = Harrowgate, England
| boundaries = Roughly Lehigh Avenue to Allegheny Avenue, Aramingo Avenue to Kensington Avenue
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Port Richmond]], [[Kensington]], [[Juniata Park]]
| major_streets = Kensington Avenue, Allegheny Avenue, Aramingo Avenue
| transit = Market-Frankford Line (nearby), SEPTA bus routes
| notable_landmarks = Historic industrial area, neighborhood churches
}}

'''Harrowgate''' is a neighborhood in the Kensington / River Wards area of Philadelphia. The neighborhood has a working-class character and faces challenges common to the broader Kensington area, including the ongoing opioid crisis.

== History ==

Harrowgate developed as part of the Kensington industrial district in the 19th century. The area provided housing for workers in nearby textile mills and factories. The name comes from Harrowgate, a town in England.

== Character ==

=== Housing ===
* Brick rowhouses
* Working-class homes
* Mix of conditions
* Affordable prices

=== Community ===
* Working-class families
* Latino community (growing)
* Longtime residents
* Churches as community anchors

=== Challenges ===
* Opioid crisis impact (proximity to Kensington)
* Poverty
* Crime concerns
* Property vacancies

== Commercial Areas ==

* Kensington Avenue businesses
* Aramingo Avenue corridor
* Neighborhood stores
* Latino businesses

== Living in Harrowgate ==

* Affordable housing
* Working-class community
* Near shopping on Aramingo
* Community challenges present

== Getting There ==

* '''Market-Frankford Line:''' Tioga Station (nearby)
* '''SEPTA buses:''' 60, 89
* '''Aramingo Avenue:''' Commercial corridor access

== See Also ==

* [[Port Richmond]]
* [[Kensington]]
* [[Juniata Park]]
* [[River Wards]]

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|title=Harrowgate Philadelphia - Kensington Area Neighborhood Guide
|description=Guide to Harrowgate, a working-class neighborhood in the Kensington/River Wards area of Philadelphia.
|keywords=Harrowgate Philadelphia, Kensington, River Wards, Philadelphia neighborhoods
|type=Article
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[[Category:Neighborhoods]]
[[Category:River Wards]]
[[Category:Kensington]]