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Revision as of 16:18, 23 December 2025
Fox Chase
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | Northeast Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19111, 19152 |
| Named for | Historic fox hunting in the area |
| Boundaries | Roughly Rhawn Street to Byberry Road, Roosevelt Boulevard to Pennypack Park |
| Adjacent | Burholme, Somerton, Bustleton |
| Major streets | Oxford Avenue, Rhawn Street, Pine Road |
| Transit | SEPTA Regional Rail (Fox Chase Station - terminal), bus routes |
| Landmarks | Fox Chase Cancer Center, Jeanes Hospital |
Fox Chase is a neighborhood in the far Northeast Philadelphia that serves as the northern terminus of SEPTA's Fox Chase Regional Rail line. The neighborhood is known for the Fox Chase Cancer Center, a major research and treatment facility, and maintains a quieter, more suburban character than inner Northeast neighborhoods.
History
Fox Chase takes its name from the fox hunting that once occurred in the area when it was rural countryside. The neighborhood developed primarily in the 20th century as Philadelphia expanded northward, though it retained a less dense character than earlier-developed areas.
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Fox Chase Cancer Center is a major neighborhood institution:
- National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Research and treatment facility
- One of the leading cancer centers in the region
- Major employer
Jeanes Hospital
Jeanes Hospital has served the community since 1928:
- Founded by Quakers
- Now part of Temple University Health System
- Community hospital services
- Emergency department
Character
Housing
- Single-family homes
- Split-levels and colonials
- Larger lots than inner Northeast
- Tree-lined streets
- More suburban feel
Community
- Middle-class families
- Quieter atmosphere
- Near parks and green space
- Strong schools
Living in Fox Chase
- Single-family homes
- Suburban character
- Major medical facilities
- Regional Rail terminus
- Near Pennypack Park
Getting There
- SEPTA Regional Rail: Fox Chase Station (Fox Chase Line terminus)
- SEPTA buses: 24, 70
- Roosevelt Boulevard: Nearby access