Northeast Philadelphia
Northeast Philadelphia is a diverse and historic section of Philadelphia, known for its rich cultural heritage, extensive parklands, and vibrant neighborhoods.
It is home to landmarks like Pennypack Park, the historic King’s Highway Bridge, and the bustling Roosevelt Mall.
The area is characterized by its blend of residential communities, commercial centers, and recreational spaces, reflecting the dynamic spirit of the city.
Address: Northeast Philadelphia, PA, United States
Phone: (215) 686-1776
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American Heritage Credit Union Kicks Off Annual Grand Illumination with Fireworks, Holiday Performances
American Heritage Credit Union — which has locations in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Camden counties — recently kicked off its 16th Annual Grand Illumination…
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Weekend Wanderer: The Christmas Wreath That Isn’t a Wreath
I have a complaint. Grave blankets are not blankets. And I’m — I’m kind of annoyed they’re not blankets. I know, I know. It’s an…
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How Johnny Nguyen Built a New Life and New Business in Philadelphia Decades After Leaving His Home Country During the Vietnam War
Johnny Nguyen left his home country at the height of the Vietnam War and has since built a new life in Philadelphia and, more recently,…
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Philadelphia is Home to the Oldest Bridge in the United States — the Frankford Avenue Bridge
As a state that has had a presence in the United States since its earliest days, its largest city — Philadelphia — has its share…
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Greek Real Estate is Developing a New Industrial Warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia
Greek Real Estate Partners is planning to build a new warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This comes two…
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This Northeast Philadelphia Native Has Visited All 67 Pennsylvania Counties
Many decades ago, Northeast Philadelphia native Florence Gallagher set out on a quest to visit each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties and recently accomplished the feat,…
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The Philadelphia Roundup — Stories on Housing, Parties and More
Philadelphia isn’t without its share of interesting stories about various people, properties, and happenings across all parts of the city. Here are some of the…
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New York Developer Proposes Massive Warehouse Complex at Former Philadelphia Inquirer Printing Plant
DH Property Holdings, a New York developer, last week submitted plans to build a 746,240-square-foot warehouse complex at the site of the former Philadelphia Inquirer…
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Philadelphia Rapper Strives to Serve His Community, Opens Daycare
When Anthony “Dappa” Samuels resigned from his accounting job in 2017, it coincided with a new career endeavor, writes Abigail Adams for People. A…
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Byberry Landmark Added to Philadelphia Register of Historic Places
Philadelphia Historical Commission has added the Byberry Store located in far Northeast Philadelphia near Bucks County to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, writes Kimberly…
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From The Vet to the Verse: This Northeast Philly Sports Fan Writes Poetry for his Favorite Teams
Sixty-two-year-old Glenn Laveson, a lifelong sports fan from Northeast Philadelphia, channels his fervor for Philadelphia sports into poetic expressions, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio.…
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Behind the Scenes in Northeast Philly’s Presidential Flag-Making Shop
Oxford Circle in Northeast Philadelphia is home to the place that is exclusively responsible for making presidential and vice presidential flags, writes Matteo Iadonisi for…
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Wall Street Journal: Northeast Philly-based Paratodo Offers Cool, U.S.-made Shirts for Under $150
It is not easy to find hip and well-made shirts that do not cost a fortune, but Northeast Philadelphia-based Paratodo is among the few places…
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KT Trail Expansion Opens Along the Delaware River in Northeast Philadelphia
A half-a-mile expansion of the K&T trail along the Delaware River in Northeast Philadelphia opened to the public last Friday, writes Zoë Read for the…
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Redevelopment to Bring Sprouts Farmers Market, Raising Cane’s to Roosevelt Mall in Northeast Philadelphia
The decades-old Roosevelt Mall is currently undergoing a $50 million redevelopment that will bring Sprouts Farmers Market, Raising Cane’s chicken-finger chain, and American Chinese restaurant…
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Bonds Among North Catholic Alumni Remain Strong More Than Decade After School Closed Its Doors
North Catholic High School closed nearly fifteen years ago, but the bonds that formed among its alumni, especially among the boys’ soccer team members, remain…
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New 100-room Marriott Hotel Coming to Northeast Philadelphia
A new Marriott hotel is being planned for Northeast Philadelphia close to an underutilized shopping center that was once part of the Franklin Mills complex,…
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SEPTA Hopes Additional Lines Added Following I-95 Collapse Will Boost Long-term Ridership
SEPTA jumped into action immediately after the collapse of the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 close to the Cottman Avenue exit on Sunday and added…
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