Why Port Richmond is a Great Philadelphia Neighborhood
Ah, good old Port Richmond! Offering an urban environment with a more suburban feel than many other parts of the city, the neighborhood sits just above Fishtown and Olde Richmond, and just below Bridesburg and Harrowgate. Historically a working class area with a very heavy Polish immigrant population, the neighborhood still boasts many specialty stores and generational markets with an Eastern European influence. There’s lots of homestyle and low-key gems to be found in Port Richmond. As the area has grown, many new establishments have sprung up. Running south to north, the neighborhood spans from Lehigh Avenue to the Frankford Creek; running east to west, the neighborhood is bookended by the Delaware River and Frankford Avenue, occupying the 19134 and 19137 Zip Codes.
Getting To and From Port Richmond
Located in the Northeast section of Philadelphia, Port Richmond is transversed by I-95; those traveling by car from anywhere outside of an immediately adjacent neighborhood would be best off taking the highway. The Market Frankford El Line has stops along Frankford Avenue at Somerset, Allegheny, and Tioga Streets. If you’re looking to arrive via bus, you can hop on the 5, 15B, 25, 59, 60, 73, or 84 bus lines from a variety of areas around the city. If you’re coming from New Jersey, you’re in luck; hop on NJ-90 and take it over the Betsy Ross Bridge and you’re right in the heart of Port Richmond.
