Editing North Philadelphia

{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = North Philadelphia
| type = Region
| location = Philadelphia
| zip_codes = 19121, 19122, 19123, 19130, 19132, 19133, 19140
| boundaries = Roughly Spring Garden Street to Cheltenham Township, Broad Street to the Schuylkill
| major_streets = North Broad Street, Germantown Avenue, Ridge Avenue
| transit = Broad Street Line, SEPTA Regional Rail, bus routes
| notable_landmarks = Temple University, [[Eastern State Penitentiary]], [[Philadelphia Museum of Art]], North Broad Street
}}

'''North Philadelphia''' is a region of [[Philadelphia]] located north of [[Center City]]. The area encompasses a diverse mix of neighborhoods, from the institutional presence of Temple University to historic [[Fairmount]] and economically challenged areas in the north. North Philadelphia has experienced cycles of growth and decline, and today combines areas of active development with communities facing poverty, disinvestment, and violence.<ref name="nphilly">{{cite web |url=https://www.philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/places/north-philadelphia/ |title=North Philadelphia |publisher=Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia |access-date=December 22, 2025}}</ref>

== Geography ==

North Philadelphia extends from approximately Spring Garden Street north to the city's edge near Cheltenham Township. The region includes neighborhoods with vastly different characters.

=== Institutional Areas ===

* '''Temple University area''' - University campus and surrounding blocks
* '''[[Fairmount]]''' - Near the Art Museum
* '''[[Brewerytown]]''' - Rapidly developing

=== Residential Neighborhoods ===

* '''[[Strawberry Mansion]]''' - Historic but challenged
* '''[[Francisville]]''' - Small transitional neighborhood
* '''Yorktown''' - North Central area
* '''[[Hunting Park]]''' - Named for the park
* '''[[Logan]]''' - Residential area

=== Challenged Areas ===

Some North Philadelphia neighborhoods face severe challenges:
* Poverty and unemployment
* Crime and violence
* Vacant properties
* Disinvestment

== North Broad Street ==

'''North Broad Street''' is the region's primary corridor:
* Temple University campus
* Divine Lorraine Hotel (redeveloped)
* Historic theaters
* Commercial development
* Mixed investment patterns

== Temple University ==

'''Temple University''' is North Philadelphia's major institution:
* ~40,000 students
* Major employer
* Campus expansion
* Community relations efforts

== History ==

=== Industrial Era ===

North Philadelphia was a major manufacturing center:
* Textile mills
* Breweries
* Various factories
* Working-class employment

=== Decline ===

Deindustrialization and population loss:
* Factory closures
* Middle-class exodus
* Poverty concentration
* Infrastructure deterioration

=== Recent Developments ===

Mixed patterns of change:
* Temple University expansion
* Brewery town gentrification
* North Broad Street investment
* Persistent challenges in many areas

== Neighborhoods ==

=== Developing ===

* '''[[Fairmount]]''' - Victorian, near Art Museum
* '''[[Brewerytown]]''' - Active development
* '''[[Francisville]]''' - Small, transitional

=== Institutional ===

* '''Temple University Area*** - Campus and surroundings
* '''[[Spring Garden (Philadelphia)|Spring Garden]]''' - Edge of Center City

=== Challenged ===

* '''[[Strawberry Mansion]]''' - Historic but struggling
* '''[[Hunting Park]]''' - Working-class
* '''[[Nicetown-Tioga]]*** - Industrial legacy
* '''Fairhill''' - Puerto Rican community

== Getting There ==

=== Broad Street Line ===

The Broad Street Line runs through North Philadelphia:
* Multiple stations along North Broad Street
* Connection to Center City

=== Regional Rail ===

Temple University Station serves the campus area.

=== Bus Routes ===

Multiple bus routes serve the region.

{{FAQ
| q1 = What is North Philadelphia?
| a1 = North Philadelphia is a region north of Center City encompassing diverse neighborhoods from Temple University's campus to historic Fairmount to economically challenged areas. It combines areas of active development with communities facing poverty and disinvestment.
| q2 = Is North Philadelphia safe?
| a2 = Safety varies significantly by neighborhood. Fairmount, Brewerytown, and the Temple campus area are generally safe with appropriate precautions. Some neighborhoods further north face serious crime challenges. Check specific neighborhood conditions before visiting or moving.
| q3 = What is North Broad Street?
| a3 = North Broad Street is the region's primary corridor, home to Temple University's campus, the redeveloped Divine Lorraine Hotel, historic theaters, and mixed commercial development. It's accessible via the Broad Street Line subway.
}}

== See Also ==

* [[Fairmount]]
* [[Brewerytown]]
* [[Temple University]]
* [[North Broad Street]]
* [[Eastern State Penitentiary]]

== References ==
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|title=North Philadelphia - Guide to North Philly Neighborhoods
|description=Guide to North Philadelphia, from Temple University and Brewerytown to Strawberry Mansion. History, neighborhoods, challenges, and development in North Philly.
|keywords=North Philadelphia, North Philly, Temple University, North Broad Street, Fairmount, Brewerytown, Philadelphia neighborhoods
|type=Article
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