All posts tagged: Philadelphia Neighborhoods

My Philly Neighborhood – South Philadelphia

Editor’s Note: Since Philadelphia is known as a city of neighborhoods, we asked Temple Law students, faculty, and staff to talk about what they love, hate, and can’t live without in their neighborhood.  See every neighborhood covered thus far.  Having come from North Jersey, Philadelphia was always an accessible city for me. In my early college years I visited Philly with friends from school, and fell in love with it. My first introduction to South Philly was visiting my friend’s house on Daly Street. What caught my eye on that nice spring day back in 2014 was how homey the neighborhood felt. Adjacent neighbors passed baking ingredients on porches, and everyone waved as we walked by. When my roommate—another rising 2L—and I began our search for an apartment in South Philly, we were mostly motivated by the low rent prices. As we continued our search, though, we got the homey vibe we had been looking for. The landlords were nice enough, but every apartment we looked at, we made sure to peruse the surrounding streets and …

Philadelphia Art Museum

My Philly Neighborhood: Fairmount (aka the Art Museum Area)

Living in Fairmount is like living in the city, but with training wheels.

Fairmount—often referred to as the “Art Museum Area” due to its proximity to the Philadelphia Art Museum—is located just a mile and a half from the heart of Center City, but has all the perks of living in a small neighborhood. For example, there are less people, more parking spaces, and a variety of housing options for a fraction of the cost. I have lived in Philadelphia for over six years, and I spent five of those years living in Fairmount.

Independence Hall

My Philly Neighborhood: Old City

I ended up living in Old City by pure chance. When my wife and I married in October 2011, we decided to move into the city to experience urban living while it was still feasible. Over the next two years, I realized how lucky I was to find a place in Old City. From casual strolls past the literal birthplace of our nation to fine dining and easy access to public transportation, Old City has a lot to offer.