Philadelphia Neighborhood Profiles

Translating to “beautiful sight,” Bella Vista was the first Philly neighborhood settled by Italian immigrants. The original heritage informs much of what exists today, but the family-oriented  ... Details

Brewerytown is a neighborhood in the North Philadelphia district of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Brewerytown got its name because of the numerous breweries that were located  ... Details

A fiercely unique slice of West Philadelphia, Cedar Park is known both for its overtly Bohemian vibe and associated cultural diversity.  Originally founded in the mid-19th century as a  ... Details

Center City Philadelphia includes the central business district and central neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Greater Center City has grown into the second-most populated downtown area in the United  ... Details

Philadelphia Chinatown is a predominantly Asian American neighborhood in Center City Philadelphia. In the mid-19th century, Cantonese immigrants to Philadelphia opened laundries and restaurants in an  ... Details

East Falls is a neighborhood in the Northwest section of Philadelphia. East Falls overlooks the multi-use recreational path of Fairmount Park along Kelly Drive, and is desirable for its central  ... Details

Resting just beyond Benjamin Franklin Parkway, home to Philly’s truly world-class museums, Fairmount is synonymous with fine art — but it’s far from the only draw of Center City’s effusive northern  ... Details

Cool is the rule in Fishtown, which has emerged as Philly’s truest harbor of artistic, culinary and musical action. This classic working-class neighborhood, so named due to its history as the  ... Details

Fitler Square is the southwestern part of Philadelphia's Center City.  Before the 1950s the neighborhood was a prime example of the urban blight that had overcome much of the city. The  ... Details

Francisville is a neighborhood in North Philadelphia, which is a section of the city of Philadelphia. In recent years the community has become more activist, with the Francisville Neighborhood  ... Details

Girard Estates is a neighborhood part of South Philadelphia. The area is named after Stephen Girard whose South Philadelphia property was developed in the 1920s by the City of  ... Details

Though the large medical institution that gave this south-of-Center City swath its name is no longer in operation, Graduate Hospital — or “G-Ho,” to fans of brevity — has solidified a reputation  ... Details

Grays Ferry is a neighborhood in South Philadelphia. The area developed near an important crossing of the Schuylkill River. In the 18th century, Gray's Ferry was the southernmost of three ferries that  ... Details

Hawthorne is a neighborhood in South Philadelphia.  Boundaries of Hawthorne The boundaries are between Broad Street and 11th Street, and extends from South Street to Washington  ... Details

Loft District (or Callowhill) was formerly home to large-scale manufacturing and other industries, of which an architectural history has been left in the form of grand old abandoned factories.  ... Details

Logan Square is a neighborhood close to Center City Philadelphia. The square for which it is named is one of the five "squares", or parks, central to William Penn's design for Philadelphia.  ... Details

Manayunk’s central location is ideal for commuting between the city and suburbs by car, bus, train, or even bike. Residents of Manayunk can choose between a variety of housing types from single  ... Details

Newbold is an unoffically recognized neighborhood in South Philadelphia.  Boundaries of Newbold The boundaries are unofficially Broad street on the east to 18th on the west, Washington Avenue  ... Details

What do you call a perpetually “up-and-coming” neighborhood once it’s permanently arrived? A foregone conclusion, at least in the case of Northern Liberties. This former manufacturing district first  ... Details

Welcome to Old City Philadelphia - the neighborhood known as America’s most historic square mile. You will discover and get involved in this charming, creative, multi-layered neighborhood. Discover  ... Details

Old Kensington is a neighborhood located in the Kensington section of Philadelphia.   Boundaries of Old Kensington The boundaries are roughly between Cecil B. Moore Ave (north), Girard Ave  ... Details

Passyunk Square is a neighborhood in South Philadelphia. The neighborhood got its Lenape name from the 1800s Passyunk Township which named Passyunk Square Park, located between 12th,  ... Details

Pennsport is Philadelphia’s riverfront enclave that’s been building up exciting momentum. The influx of energy is welcome in a neighborhood already rich in Philly tradition. The stretch between  ... Details

Point Breeze is a multicultural neighborhood in South Philadelphia.  Boundaries of Point Breeze The boundaries are 19th street to the west, Washington Avenue to the north, Broad street to the  ... Details

Port Richmond is a neighborhoods in the River Wards section of Philadelphia.  Boundaries of Port Richmond The boundaries are Tacony Creek to the northeast, Cumberland street to the southwest,  ... Details

Though it’s populated by some of the oldest residences in Philadelphia, Queen Village simmers with modern energy, making it an ideal neighborhood for visitors who love to keep their fashion, food and  ... Details

Rittenhouse Square is one of the most coveted and expensive neighborhoods in the heart of Center City Philadelphia. The tree-filled park in the center of the neighborhood is surrounded by high rise  ... Details

Society Hill is a neighborhood in the Center City section of Philadelphia.  It is one of the oldest and most historic residential neighborhoods in Philadelphia, and is regarded as one of the  ... Details