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<strong>Roxborough</strong><br />
Resource Guide 2013<br />
©Stephanie Nolt<br />
“<strong>Family</strong>, <strong>Community</strong>, <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Nature</strong> <strong>Since</strong> <strong>1690</strong>”<br />
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Table of Contents<br />
Business Directory<br />
Apparel, Accessories & Gifts..................... 4<br />
Art & Culture.............................................. 6<br />
Auto (Repair, Fuel, Sales)......................... 6<br />
Beauty Care................................................ 8<br />
Construction & Hardware........................ 10<br />
Restaurants................................................ 12<br />
. Asian Cuisine......................................... 12<br />
. Diners..................................................... 12<br />
. Coffeehouses......................................... 12<br />
. Pizzerias................................................. 14<br />
. S<strong>and</strong>wiches/Hoagies/Wings................. 14<br />
. Bakeries/Ice Cream/Water Ice............. 16<br />
. Catering................................................. 16<br />
. Bars & Beverages.................................. 16<br />
Dry Cleaning/Laundry/Shoe Repair......... 18<br />
Financial/Legal/Insurance/Taxes.............. 18<br />
Grocery & Pharmacy................................. 22<br />
Health & Fitness........................................ 22<br />
Home & Garden......................................... 28<br />
Medical & Dental....................................... 28<br />
Pets & Veterinary...................................... 30<br />
Printing & Photography............................ 30<br />
Real Estate & Architecture....................... 32<br />
Electronic & Hobbies................................ 32<br />
Non-Profit.................................................. 34<br />
Other Businesses....................................... 34<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Information<br />
Houses of Worship.................................... 34<br />
Gorgas Park................................................ 37<br />
Elected Officials & Government............... 38<br />
Associations............................................... 40<br />
Parking....................................................... 40<br />
Sports & Recreation.................................. 41<br />
Libraries & Post Office.............................. 41<br />
Schools........................................................ 41<br />
Elementary............................................ .41<br />
High Schools.......................................... .42<br />
Universities............................................ .42<br />
Emergency Service.................................... 43<br />
Transportation........................................... 43<br />
About <strong>Roxborough</strong>.................................... 44<br />
Demographics............................................ 46<br />
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Apparel, Accessories & Gifts<br />
Apparel, Accessories & Gifts<br />
Astro Jewelry <strong>and</strong> Gifts............................................ .215-483-8590<br />
6158 Ridge Avenue<br />
Provides jewelry <strong>and</strong> watch repair services, with a complete<br />
line of fine jewelry including, gold, silver, diamond, <strong>and</strong> platinum<br />
Barr’s Bikes <strong>and</strong> Boards............................................ .267-297-3266<br />
5548 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.barrsbikes<strong>and</strong>boards.com<br />
Bicycles <strong>and</strong> skateboards<br />
C<strong>and</strong>y’s Hallmark Shoppe...................................... .215-487-0944<br />
7134 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.hallmark.com<br />
Gift shop<br />
Carlino Flowers <strong>and</strong> Tuxedo Company.................. .215-482-0185<br />
6011 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.carlinoflowers.com<br />
Provides flowers, decorations <strong>and</strong> tuxedos<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Thrift Shop............................................. .267-335-3764<br />
6157 Ridge Avenue<br />
Sells second h<strong>and</strong> clothes, nick-nacks <strong>and</strong> furniture<br />
Dollar Tree................................................................. .215-508-5336<br />
7106 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.dollartree.com<br />
A dollar store that offers a wide selection of products at<br />
reasonable prices “everything is a dollar”<br />
<strong>Family</strong> Dollar............................................................. .215-483-0563<br />
6138 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.familydollar.com<br />
We are a dollar store that sells a variety of products, name<br />
br<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> generic<br />
Foot Comfort Center................................................ .215-508-7463<br />
6204 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.thefootcomfortcenter.com<br />
Diabetic shoes<br />
Health Discount........................................................ .215-482-4229<br />
499 Domino Lane<br />
King’s Discount......................................................... .215-482-1115<br />
6135 Ridge Avenue<br />
Mix Sports.................................................................. .267-297-8053<br />
6072 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.mixsports.org<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> News Shop.......................................... .215-487-3220<br />
495 Domino Lane<br />
Royal Bargain Dollar Store....................................... .215-482-2040<br />
6174 Ridge Avenue<br />
<strong>Since</strong>rely Shoes......................................................... .215-483-5794<br />
6152 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.sincerelyshoes.com<br />
Sneaker Town............................................................ .215-482-3263<br />
6186 Ridge Avenue<br />
Athletic sneakers, men’s clothing <strong>and</strong> caps<br />
Sung’s Ridge Smoke Depot..................................... .215-483-8335<br />
6200 Ridge Avenue<br />
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Art & Culture<br />
Delaware Valley Opera Company........................ .215-725-4171<br />
4200 Wissahickon Avenue<br />
www.dvopera.org<br />
Journey’s Way.......................................................... .215-487-1750<br />
403 Rector Street<br />
www.Journeys-way.org<br />
Offers art classes including painting, ceramics, weaving <strong>and</strong><br />
beading<br />
Manayunk-<strong>Roxborough</strong> Art Center........................ .215-482-3363<br />
419 Green Lane<br />
www.mrartcenter.org<br />
ROXART Gallery........................................................ .215-508-2358<br />
6111 Ridge Avenue<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> Symphony Orchestra......................... .215-487-3008<br />
4863 Ridge Avenue<br />
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Auto (Repair, Fuel, Sales)<br />
All Seasons Car Wash <strong>and</strong> Lube, LLC..................... .215-508-9274<br />
6722 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.allwashlube.com<br />
Auto Maxx Motors.................................................... .215-482-1156<br />
6618 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.automaxxmotors.com<br />
Automotive sales<br />
AutoZone................................................................... .215-487-1274<br />
6758 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.autozone.com<br />
Automotive parts <strong>and</strong> car care<br />
B.P Split Second........................................................ .215-508-3690<br />
5643 Ridge Avenue<br />
Gas station <strong>and</strong> auto repairs<br />
Fountain Street Auto Service................................... .215-487-6422<br />
6501 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.fountainstreetauto.com<br />
General auto repair for all car models<br />
Gabriel’s Goodyear................................................. .215-483-3220<br />
5959 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.goodyeartires.com<br />
Getty Petroleum Corp.............................................. .215-482-3015<br />
5708 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.getty.com<br />
Automotive service<br />
K <strong>and</strong> A’s Auto Tags................................................. .215-482-1785<br />
6150 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.k<strong>and</strong>ainsurance.com<br />
Automotive tags service<br />
Liberty Lube <strong>and</strong> Service......................................... .215-482-3015<br />
5700 Ridge Avenue<br />
Full service gas station, rental <strong>and</strong> convenience store, as well<br />
as automotive repair <strong>and</strong> state inspection shop<br />
Maggiano’s Auto Repair.......................................... .215-487-0640<br />
5709 Ridge Avenue<br />
Complete automotive repair service for all car models<br />
Midas Auto Service Repair...................................... .215-482-9333<br />
6750 Ridge Avenue<br />
General automotive repair<br />
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Lomanno’s Auto Repair............................................ .215-483-5517<br />
5140 Ridge Avenue<br />
Complete auto service<br />
Pastore Auto Tags <strong>and</strong> Insurance, Inc.................. .215-482-3500<br />
6774 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.pastoreinsurance.com<br />
Automotive tags <strong>and</strong> automotive insurance agency<br />
Schock’s Sunoco ..................................................... .215-482-9921<br />
5650 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.sunoco.com<br />
Automotive service<br />
Sunoco...................................................................... .215-482-4325<br />
6201 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.sunoco.com<br />
Gas station <strong>and</strong> convenience store<br />
Vince’s Gulf............................................................... .215-483-0415<br />
5430 Ridge Avenue<br />
Gas station <strong>and</strong> automotive repairs<br />
Wawa ........................................................................ .215-483-6601<br />
6709 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.wawa.com<br />
Gas station <strong>and</strong> convenience store<br />
Beauty Care<br />
Blush Salon................................................................ .215-459-3049<br />
6212-A Ridge Avenue<br />
Body Health Center.................................................. .215-508-0673<br />
6212-B Ridge Avenue<br />
Professional massage, facial, reflexology <strong>and</strong> acupuncture<br />
Cory’s Barber Shop................................................... .215-483-2522<br />
6802 Ridge Avenue<br />
Barber shop<br />
Exhale Beauty Salon................................................ .215- 483-7160<br />
6104 Ridge Avenue<br />
Professional hair salon<br />
Gina’s Best Nails....................................................... .215-508-1420<br />
5239 Ridge Avenue<br />
Nail salon<br />
Hair Cuttery............................................................... .215-487-9758<br />
6161B Ridge Avenue<br />
www.haircuttery.com<br />
Beauty salon<br />
Hair Jazz.................................................................... .215-487-1717<br />
5546 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.hairjazzphilly.com<br />
Hair salon<br />
Hair Pair..................................................................... .215-482-2771<br />
6177 Ridge Avenu<br />
www.thehairpair.com<br />
Beauty salon<br />
Ivy Nails..................................................................... .215-509-6245<br />
6830 Ridge Avenue<br />
Nail salon<br />
Jack Wheeler’s Hair Company............................... .215-483-2886<br />
483 Krams Avenue<br />
Kaci Carter Hair Salon.............................................. .267-331-6309<br />
6068 Ridge Avenue<br />
Full service salon specializing in cut, color <strong>and</strong> bridal hair<br />
Karen’s Hair Boutique............................................... .215-482-4247<br />
5152 Ridge Avenue<br />
Beauty salon<br />
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Kim’s Nails................................................................. .215-482-4138<br />
6164 Ridge Avenue<br />
Kuts <strong>and</strong> Kolors Salon............................................... .215-482-0795<br />
6202 Ridge Avenue<br />
LA Bronze................................................................... .215-483-1108<br />
6511 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.labronzetanning.com<br />
Lisa’s Nails................................................................. .215-482-1563<br />
6206 Ridge Avenue<br />
Professional nail care <strong>and</strong> designs<br />
Martelli’s Salon Expressions..................................... .215-482-1636<br />
7109 Ridge Avenue<br />
Natural Nail............................................................... .215-482-8191<br />
497 Domino Lane<br />
Professional nail salon<br />
Ollie’s Traveling Barber Shop................................... .610-764-5936<br />
6007 Ridge Avenue<br />
Pat Marino Unisex Salon.......................................... .215-482-9868<br />
6106 Ridge Avenue<br />
Super Cuts................................................................. .215-509-1030<br />
6024 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.supercuts.com<br />
Beauty salon<br />
Splitendz the Salon................................................... .215-482-0400<br />
6145 Ridge Avenue<br />
Tanworld.................................................................... .215-482-2826<br />
6024 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.tanworld.com<br />
Tanning salon<br />
Damian’s A Cut Above............................................ .215-482-9696<br />
6615 Ridge Avenue<br />
Construction & Hardware<br />
Andy’s Plumbing <strong>and</strong> Heating................................ .215-508-0516<br />
7041 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.<strong>and</strong>ysplumbingheating.com<br />
We provide plumbing <strong>and</strong> heating service for residential <strong>and</strong><br />
commercial.<br />
Bella Painting............................................................ .215-880-7952<br />
6232 Ridge Avenue<br />
Flatiron Building Co.................................................. .215-508-5100<br />
5189 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.flatironbuildingco.com<br />
General contracting<br />
Imperial Security....................................................... .215-483-2525<br />
5440 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.imperialsecurityphilly.com<br />
Murphy Roofing........................................................ .215-487-7000<br />
6238 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.murphyroofingcompany.com<br />
Roofing <strong>and</strong> siding company<br />
Philmont Gas Heating Company............................ .215-927-4200<br />
6102 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.philmonthvac.com<br />
Sherwin Williams Paints............................................ .215-483-0217<br />
6024 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.sherwinwilliams.com<br />
National br<strong>and</strong> of paints<br />
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Stanley’s Hardware.................................................. .215-482-1200<br />
5553 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.truevalue.com<br />
We sell a variety of hardware products<br />
Swift Remodeling Co................................................ .215-487-3320<br />
6216 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.swiftremodeling.com<br />
Specializing in windows, doors, carpentry <strong>and</strong> siding<br />
Restaurants<br />
J.D. McGillicuddy’s................................................... .267-335-2672<br />
473 Leverington Avenue<br />
www.jdmcgillicuddys.com<br />
PTG Restaurant <strong>and</strong> Catering.................................. .215-487-2293<br />
6813 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.ptgrestaurant<strong>and</strong>caterers.com<br />
Sole II Soul Restaurant.............................................. .215-482-7685<br />
6139 Ridge Avenue<br />
Asian Cuisine<br />
Beijing Garden.......................................................... .215-508-5583<br />
5911 Ridge Avenue<br />
Chinese food restaurant take out <strong>and</strong> delivery<br />
China House............................................................. .215-509-6688<br />
6001 Ridge Avenue<br />
Chinese food restaurant take out <strong>and</strong> delivery<br />
Dream House Asian Bistro........................................ .215-482-7375<br />
6127 Ridge Avenue<br />
Experience the best of Japanese, Chinese <strong>and</strong> Thai Cuisine.<br />
You can find us on Facebook at Dream House Asian Bistro<br />
Lucky Garden........................................................... .215-483-7470<br />
6631 Ridge Avenue<br />
Chinese food restaurant take out <strong>and</strong> delivery<br />
New Ruby.................................................................. .215-482-3800<br />
7140 Ridge Avenue<br />
Chinese restaurant<br />
Diners<br />
Bob’s Diner................................................................ .215-483-9002<br />
6053 Ridge Avenue<br />
<strong>Family</strong> friendly dining with great service <strong>and</strong> food<br />
Lisa’s Kitchen............................................................. .215-483-0456<br />
5231 Ridge Avenue<br />
Take out breakfast <strong>and</strong> lunch<br />
Taylor’s Restaurant................................................... .215-483-1411<br />
6144 Ridge Avenue<br />
Breakfast <strong>and</strong> lunch<br />
Coffeehouses<br />
Cafe Roma Bakery................................................... .215-482-3222<br />
6147 Ridge Avenue<br />
A family-owned, full-line bakery operated for over 30 years<br />
that also sells pizelles, Italian pastries, coffee <strong>and</strong> espressos<br />
Crossroads Coffee House........................................ .215-487-1923<br />
6156 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.crossroadsrox.com<br />
Coffee shop serving breakfast, lunch <strong>and</strong> dinner now providing<br />
French press coffee <strong>and</strong> fresh broiche bread on the spot<br />
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Starbucks Coffee...................................................... .215-487-0830<br />
6024 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.starbucks.com<br />
Coffee shop<br />
Pizzerias<br />
All-Star Pizza <strong>and</strong> Restaurant................................... .215-505-1000<br />
5154 Ridge Avenue<br />
Pizza <strong>and</strong> restaurant<br />
Mina’s Pizza <strong>and</strong> Restaurant.................................... .215-482-7010<br />
6151 Ridge Avenue<br />
Full service pizza shop <strong>and</strong> restaurant<br />
Mister P Pizza <strong>and</strong> Pasta........................................... .215-509-6000<br />
7138 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.misterppizza.com<br />
Papa John’s Pizza .................................................... .215-483-0400<br />
6001 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.papajohns.com<br />
Pizza delivery <strong>and</strong> carry-out<br />
Roman’s Pizza........................................................... .215-482-2323<br />
6613 Ridge Avenue<br />
Pizza shop<br />
Roma’s Pizza............................................................. .215-482-9022<br />
6129 Ridge Avenue<br />
We serve pizza, hoagies, steaks <strong>and</strong> wings<br />
Tony Roni’s Pizza ...................................................... .215-483-3335<br />
499-A Domino Lane<br />
www.tonyroni.com<br />
Zesto Pizza................................................................. .267-335-3386<br />
6024 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.zestopizza<strong>and</strong>grill.com<br />
Pizza, cheese steaks, hoagies, pasta <strong>and</strong> burgers<br />
S<strong>and</strong>wiches/ Hoagies / Wings<br />
Barry’s Steaks......................................................... 215-487-3278<br />
471 Leverington Avenue<br />
www.barrys-steaks.com<br />
Caplan Bagels....................................................... 215-487-1727<br />
499 Domino Lane<br />
www.caplanbagels.com<br />
Foodery.................................................................. 215-482-4500<br />
6148 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.fooderybeer.com<br />
We offer a selection of over 800 American <strong>and</strong> Imported<br />
Craft Beers for your enjoyment, we also offer deli s<strong>and</strong>wiches,<br />
snacks, <strong>and</strong> a variety of chocolates <strong>and</strong> cheeses<br />
Manhattan Bagel Company................................ 215-508-3633<br />
6001 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.manhattanbagel.com<br />
Bagels, bread, salad, chillery, coffee <strong>and</strong> s<strong>and</strong>wiches<br />
Primo Hoagies........................................................ 215-487-7466<br />
6024 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.primohoagies.com<br />
Subway................................................................... 215-482-3515<br />
6125 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.subway.com<br />
We sell fresh s<strong>and</strong>wiches, wraps <strong>and</strong> salads<br />
The Corner Grill...................................................... 215-482-0406<br />
5243 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.cornergrillrox.com<br />
Serving breakfast & lunch<br />
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Wings To Go........................................................... 215-487-1787<br />
6001 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.wingstogo.com<br />
Take out hot wings, s<strong>and</strong>wiches <strong>and</strong> wraps<br />
Bakeries / Ice Cream / Water Ice<br />
Cafe Roma Bakery................................................... .215-482-3222<br />
6147 Ridge Avenue<br />
A family-owned, full-line bakery operated for over 30 years<br />
that sells pizzelles, Italian pastries, coffee <strong>and</strong> espressos<br />
Custard <strong>and</strong> Cakes Creamery................................ .215-487-1920<br />
5461 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.custardcakescreamery.com<br />
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, ice cream cakes <strong>and</strong> novelties,<br />
everything is made on premises<br />
Dunkin Donuts........................................................... .215-482-0535<br />
5643 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.dunkindonuts.com<br />
We sell donuts, s<strong>and</strong>wiches <strong>and</strong> soft drinks<br />
Dunkin Donuts........................................................... .215-483-9750<br />
6191 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.dunkindonuts.com<br />
Dunkin Donuts........................................................... .215-508-3810<br />
7104 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.dunkindonuts.com<br />
Rita’s Water Ice......................................................... .215-482-3690<br />
5420 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.ritasice.com<br />
We serve frozen desserts including water ice, custard <strong>and</strong><br />
pretzels<br />
Rita’s Water Ice......................................................... .215-482-4002<br />
7132 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.ritasice.com<br />
Frozen desserts<br />
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Catering<br />
Edible Arrangements............................................... .215-483-5727<br />
6153 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.ediblearrangements.com<br />
Makes fruit arrangements for parties, gifts <strong>and</strong> other occasions<br />
Historic Langhurst Mansion...................................... .215-487-0567<br />
6012 Ridge Avenue<br />
PTG Restaurant Catering.......................................... .215-487-2293<br />
6813 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.ptgrestaurant<strong>and</strong>caterers.com<br />
Bars & Beverages<br />
Fine Wine <strong>and</strong> Good Spirits..................................... .215-482-2394<br />
7146 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.pawine<strong>and</strong>spirits.com<br />
We sell name br<strong>and</strong> wines <strong>and</strong> spirits<br />
Foodery.................................................................. 215-482-4500<br />
6148 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.fooderybeer.com<br />
We offer a selection of over 800 American <strong>and</strong> Imported<br />
Craft Beers for your enjoyment, we also offer deli s<strong>and</strong>wiches,<br />
snacks, <strong>and</strong> a variety of chocolates <strong>and</strong> cheeses<br />
J.D. McGillicuddy’s................................................... .215-482-7500<br />
473 Leverington Avenue<br />
www.jdmcgillicuddys.com<br />
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Peck-Miller’s Bar....................................................... .215-483-5719<br />
6119 Ridge Avenue<br />
Pop Pop’s II................................................................ .215-483-9129<br />
6786 Ridge Avenue<br />
Speedy Beverage.................................................... .215-483-7632<br />
5408 Ridge Avenue<br />
World Wide Beverages............................................. .215-482-7373<br />
508 Green Lane<br />
Beverage retail store<br />
Dry Cleaner / Laundry / Shoe Repair<br />
Award Dry Cleaners ................................................ .215-483-1700<br />
5711 Ridge Avenue<br />
Dry cleaning<br />
Holiday Cleaners...................................................... .215-482-7777<br />
6511 Ridge Avenue<br />
Ivy Ridge Cleaners................................................... .215-482-9317<br />
7128 Ridge Avenue<br />
Provides dry cleaning, tailoring <strong>and</strong> alteration services<br />
Rippert’s Custom Tailoring....................................... .215-487-0311<br />
7039 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.rippertstailoring.com<br />
Provides custom men’s <strong>and</strong> women’s tailoring, dry cleaning<br />
<strong>and</strong> alteration services<br />
Rox Wash <strong>and</strong> Dry.................................................... .800-561-3902<br />
491 Domino Lane<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> Shoe <strong>and</strong> Luggage Repair................ .215-482-2620<br />
6116 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.roxboroughshoe<strong>and</strong>luggagerepair.com<br />
Shoes, luggage <strong>and</strong> bag repair<br />
Stanton Custom Cleaners........................................ .215-483-9693<br />
6112 Ridge Avenue<br />
Dry cleaning, laundry <strong>and</strong> alterations<br />
Sunrise Dry Cleaners................................................ .215-482-9583<br />
6109 Ridge Avenue<br />
Dry cleaning, laundry <strong>and</strong> alterations<br />
Wash <strong>and</strong> Dry............................................................ .800-561-3902<br />
6184 Ridge Avenue<br />
Financial / Insurance / Legal / Taxes<br />
BANKS<br />
Beneficial Bank......................................................... .267-385-9850<br />
5873 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.stedmondsfsb.com<br />
Retail bank<br />
Citizen’s Bank............................................................ .215-483-8282<br />
5801 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.citizensbank.com<br />
We provide the community with banking services<br />
Citizen’s Bank............................................................ .267-385-2246<br />
6024 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.citizensbank.com<br />
Retail bank<br />
Continental Bank...................................................... .215-487-1111<br />
7135 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.thecontinentalbank.com<br />
Banking services<br />
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East River Bank.......................................................... .215-482-9401<br />
6137 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.eastriverbank.com<br />
A community bank offering a full range of both consumer <strong>and</strong><br />
commercial deposit products <strong>and</strong> loans<br />
TD Bank...................................................................... .215-508-7400<br />
5501 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.tdbank.com<br />
Retail bank<br />
Wells Fargo................................................................ .215-509-1040<br />
6918 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.wellsfargo.com<br />
Retail bank<br />
LEGAL<br />
Law Office of Michael VanBuskirk.......................... .215-482-7800<br />
6510 Ridge Avenue<br />
Law Offices of McGill <strong>and</strong> LaNoce......................... .215-483-1020<br />
6064 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.mcgillrealtor.com<br />
INSURANCE<br />
All State Insurance - Michael McBride................... .215-487-7666<br />
516 Green Lane<br />
www.allstate.com<br />
K <strong>and</strong> A’s Auto Tags................................................. .215-482-1785<br />
6150 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.k<strong>and</strong>ainsurance.com<br />
Automotive tags service<br />
McGill Real Estate <strong>and</strong> Insurance........................... .215-483-0970<br />
6064 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.mcgillrealtor.com<br />
Insurance agency<br />
Nationwide Insurance - Joseph Definis Agency... .215-483-4040<br />
6154 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.nationwide.com<br />
We provide automotive, home, life <strong>and</strong> commercial insurance<br />
for the Philadelphia area <strong>and</strong> surburbs<br />
Pastore Auto Tags Insurance................................... .215-482-3500<br />
6774 Ridge Avenue<br />
Automotive tag <strong>and</strong> insurance agency<br />
Richard Cording Insurance Agency...................... .215-487-0733<br />
7101 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.nationwide.com<br />
Insurance agency<br />
State Farm Insurance............................................... .215-482-7000<br />
6001 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.statefarm.com<br />
Providing insurance <strong>and</strong> financial services<br />
TAXES<br />
Liberty Income Tax................................................... .215-482-8291<br />
6175 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.libertytax.com<br />
Tax services<br />
William J Mullen III Tax Services.............................. .215-482-6764<br />
5620 Ridge Avenue<br />
Tax services<br />
OTHER<br />
Ace Financial............................................................ .215-483-4445<br />
6121 Ridge Avenue<br />
Instant Cash ............................................................. .215-483-4142<br />
6208 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.instantcash.us<br />
Buying gold for cash<br />
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Grocery & Pharmacy<br />
7-Eleven..................................................................... .215-482-9918<br />
5632 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.7-eleven.com<br />
Convenience store<br />
7-Eleven..................................................................... .215-487-3533<br />
6101 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.7-eleven.com<br />
Convenience store<br />
ACME Markets.......................................................... .215-487-7180<br />
5927 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.acmemarkets.com<br />
Supermarket that offers a variety of grocery products<br />
CVS Pharmacy.......................................................... .215-483-4179<br />
6701 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.cvs.com<br />
24-hour drive thru pharmacy <strong>and</strong> store with 1-hour photos<br />
<strong>Family</strong> Produce......................................................... .215-483-2948<br />
6160 Ridge Avenue<br />
Retail market that sells fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables<br />
<strong>and</strong> beverages<br />
Foodery.................................................................. 215-482-4500<br />
6148 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.fooderybeer.com<br />
We offer a selection of over 800 American <strong>and</strong> Imported<br />
Craft Beers for your enjoyment, we also offer deli s<strong>and</strong>wiches,<br />
snacks, <strong>and</strong> a variety of chocolates <strong>and</strong> cheeses<br />
Morrison Pharmacy.................................................. .215-482-2697<br />
6113 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.morrisonrx.com<br />
We are the community pharmacy store<br />
Rite Aid Pharmacy.................................................... .215-487-1992<br />
5911 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.riteaid.com<br />
Drug retail<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> News Shop.......................................... .215-487-3220<br />
495 Domino Lane<br />
ShopRite..................................................................... .215-482-9570<br />
6901 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.shoprite.com<br />
The supermarket that is commited to providing our community<br />
with a variety of products that makes shopping convenient<br />
<strong>and</strong> enjoyable<br />
Superfresh.................................................................. .215-508-7782<br />
7162 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.superfreshfood.com<br />
Grocery store<br />
Wawa......................................................................... .215-483-6700<br />
6701 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.wawa.com<br />
Health & Fitness<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> YMCA................................................... .215-482-3900<br />
7201 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.philaymca.org/roxborough<br />
Yoga on the Ridge................................................... .215-792-6400<br />
493 Domino Lane<br />
www.yogaontheridge.com<br />
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At our locations in<br />
Philadelphia we offer a selection of<br />
over 800 American <strong>and</strong> Imported<br />
Craft Beers for your enjoyment.<br />
Available by the single bottle or with<br />
our make your own six pack deal;<br />
take any six beers <strong>and</strong> save ten<br />
percent off the single price. We also<br />
offer deli s<strong>and</strong>wiches, snacks, <strong>and</strong> a<br />
variety of chocolates <strong>and</strong> cheeses.<br />
HOURS:<br />
Mon-Thurs<br />
10am-10pm<br />
Fri & Sat<br />
10am-12am<br />
Sunday<br />
11am-10pm<br />
The Foodery<br />
6148 Ridge Avenue<br />
215.482.5400<br />
www.fooderybeer.com<br />
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Avenue<br />
7200<br />
6600<br />
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5500<br />
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Home & Garden<br />
Adams Carpet Center.......................................... 215-482-3400<br />
6604 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.adamscarpetcenters.com<br />
Dan Castellucci & Son Fine Furniture................... 215-483-2842<br />
6066 Ridge Avenue<br />
Furniture <strong>and</strong> bedding store<br />
Koszowski’s Carpet Gallery.................................. 215-487-0555<br />
6168 Ridge Avenue<br />
We sell carpet, vinyl, laminate & hardwood flooring<br />
Kitch-n-Collectables............................................. 267-335-2398<br />
6131 Ridge Avenue<br />
Offers vintage kitchen appliances<br />
Mr Storage.............................................................. 215-482-5020<br />
6758 Ridge Avenue<br />
Offers valuable storage service at a low price<br />
RTA Cabinet Store.................................................. 215-806-1000<br />
5233 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.rtacabinetstore.com<br />
Importer <strong>and</strong> distributor of kitchen cabinets & bathroom vanities<br />
Sherwin Williams Paints......................................... 215-483-0217<br />
6024 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.sherwinwilliams.com<br />
Sleepy’s.................................................................. 215-509-1028<br />
7160 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.sleepys.com<br />
The mattress retail store that sells the most wanted br<strong>and</strong>s of<br />
mattresses with timeless quality that last a lifetime<br />
Stanley’s Hardware............................................... 215-482-1200<br />
5555 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.truevalue.com<br />
Retail hardware<br />
Medical & Dental<br />
Dr. John J. Boron, DDS.............................................. .215-487-3833<br />
516 Green Lane<br />
General family dentistry<br />
Joseph Brogan DMD MS.......................................... .215-482-8500<br />
5912 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.broganbraces.com<br />
Dr. Josephine DePalma........................................... .215-483-9610<br />
5735 Ridge Avenue Suite 210<br />
www.roxboroughfeet.com<br />
Bresler-Richmond <strong>Family</strong> Dental Center................ .215-483-6633<br />
6801 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.cavitybusters.com<br />
Dental office<br />
Dao Acupuncture Clinic.......................................... .215-882-2804<br />
5235 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.daoacupuncture.com<br />
Acupuncture<br />
Einstein <strong>Community</strong> Healthcare Associates ......... .215-487-1450<br />
6001 Ridge Avenue<br />
Healthcare<br />
Great Life Chiropractic............................................ .215-483-6550<br />
6810 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.greatlifechiropractic.com<br />
Horenstein, Doroshow, Cohen, <strong>and</strong><br />
Lawson Medical Offices.......................................... .215-483-2113<br />
7131 Ridge Avenue<br />
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Intercommunity Action Inc...................................... .215-487-0904<br />
6012 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.intercommunityaction.org<br />
A community-based, private not-for-profit health <strong>and</strong> human<br />
services agency<br />
Journey’s Way.......................................................... .215-487-1750<br />
403 Rector Street<br />
www.journeys-way.org<br />
Offers art classes including painting, ceramics, weaving <strong>and</strong><br />
beading<br />
Putterman Eye Associates ...................................... .215-483-3400<br />
6155 Ridge Avenue<br />
Vision care services <strong>and</strong> products, such as eyeglasses <strong>and</strong><br />
contact lenses<br />
Manayunk Smiles..................................................... .215-483-7174<br />
5224 Ridge Avenue<br />
General dentistry practice<br />
Modern Dental Concepts........................................ .215-483-1900<br />
6162 Ridge Avenue<br />
Pennsylvania Optometrics...................................... .215-483-1636<br />
7142 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.paoptometrics.com<br />
Optometric office which provides eye examinations, eye<br />
glasses, contact lenses<br />
Primary Care of <strong>Roxborough</strong>................................... .215-487-1887<br />
5458 Ridge Avenue<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> Memorial Hospital.............................. .215-483-9900<br />
5800 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.roxboroughmemorial.com<br />
Toni Rust, DDS............................................................ .215-482-4250<br />
5542 Ridge Avenue<br />
General <strong>and</strong> cosmetic dentistry to build healthy smiles<br />
Edward M Segal DDS <strong>and</strong> Associates.................... .215-482-0504<br />
6508 Ridge Avenue<br />
Dental office<br />
Stefanowicz, Elaine DDS........................................... .215-483-8373<br />
6904 Ridge Avenue<br />
Pets & Veterinary<br />
Paw Prints Professional Grooming........................... .215-487-7120<br />
6134 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.pawprintsprofessionalgrooming.com<br />
World Wide Aquarium <strong>and</strong> Pets.............................. .215-482-8700<br />
7043 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.aquapetsphilly.com<br />
A full line of pet store including premium pet food, small animals<br />
<strong>and</strong> fish, as well as aquarium supplies<br />
Printing & Photography<br />
Advent....................................................................... .267-437-2127<br />
6074 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.adventrox.com<br />
Davis J. Printing...................................................... 215-483-1006<br />
6639 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.jdavisprinting.com<br />
Commercial <strong>and</strong> personal printing services of all kinds, we can<br />
take your idea <strong>and</strong> make it all happen on paper<br />
Dynamic Advertising Solutions............................. 267-331-6079<br />
499 Conarroe St.<br />
www.getdas.com<br />
Full service advertising company<br />
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Gilbert Printing Services........................................ 215-483-7772<br />
5635 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.gilbertprintingservices.com<br />
Page Layout & Design, Inc................................... 215-828-5985<br />
www.pagelayout<strong>and</strong>design.com<br />
Design for print <strong>and</strong> web<br />
Stephanie Nolt Photography................................ 267-760-6284<br />
www.snfoto.com<br />
UPS Store.................................................................... .267-297-5355<br />
6024 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.ups.com<br />
Provides shipping, packing, notery <strong>and</strong> small business<br />
solutions<br />
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Real Estate & Architecture<br />
Atlantic States Realty............................................... .215-806-1000<br />
5233 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.atlanticstatesrealty.com<br />
Real estate sales <strong>and</strong> rentals<br />
Class Abstract Title Insurance................................. .215-487-1977<br />
6120 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.classabstract.com<br />
Title <strong>and</strong> settlement services for all real estate transactions<br />
including mortgage refinancing<br />
Evergreen Home Buyers, LLC.................................. .215-487-1977<br />
7123 Ridge Avenue<br />
Foyle <strong>and</strong> Foyle........................................................ .215-482-6426<br />
6234 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.foylefoyle.com<br />
Real estate <strong>and</strong> insurance<br />
McGill Real Estate <strong>and</strong> Insurance........................... .215-483-0970<br />
6064 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.mcgillrealtor.com<br />
PZS Architects LLC..................................................... .215-483-1915<br />
5312 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.pzsarchitects.com<br />
Studio Torres LTD....................................................... .215-482-7255<br />
5150 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.studiotorres.com<br />
Architectural <strong>and</strong> design firm<br />
US Spaces..................................................................215-829-8850<br />
2043 Locust Street, 1st Floor<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19103<br />
phillyurbanliving.com<br />
Electronic & Hobbies<br />
Cricket....................................................................... .267-582-3268<br />
6226 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.mycricket.com<br />
Roxy Guitar .............................................................. .215-483-1889<br />
7026 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.roxyguitar.com<br />
T-Mobile..................................................................... .215-483-4820<br />
6024 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.t-mobile.com<br />
Payment center <strong>and</strong> customer support center to h<strong>and</strong>le all of<br />
your wireless <strong>and</strong> data needs<br />
Verizon Wireless........................................................ .215-483-8800<br />
7110 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.verizonwireless.com.Cell phone <strong>and</strong> cell phone accessory<br />
sales, service, <strong>and</strong> technical support<br />
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Non-Profit<br />
Intercommunity Action Inc................................... 215-487-0914<br />
6012 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.intercommunityaction.org<br />
A community-based, private not-for-profit health <strong>and</strong> human<br />
services agency<br />
Journey’s Way....................................................... 215-487-1750<br />
403 Rector Street<br />
www.journeys-way.org<br />
Offers art classes including paint, ceramics, weaving <strong>and</strong><br />
beading<br />
Manayunk- <strong>Roxborough</strong> Art Center.................... 215-482-3363<br />
419 Green Lane<br />
www.mrartcenter.com<br />
“MRAC’s mission is to develop, for both members <strong>and</strong> the<br />
general public of all ages, an appreciation of <strong>and</strong> skill in producing<br />
fine arts, literary expression, <strong>and</strong> related creative <strong>and</strong><br />
cultural endeavors”<br />
North Light <strong>Community</strong> Center............................ 215-483-4800<br />
175 Green Lane<br />
www.northlightcommunitycenter.org<br />
Northen Home for Children.................................. 215-482-1423<br />
5301 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.northernhome.org<br />
Provides a safe haven for children <strong>and</strong> a safety net for families<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> YMCA................................................ 215-482-3900<br />
7201 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.philaymca.org<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> Development Corporation............. 215-508-2358<br />
6111 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.roxborough.us<br />
Supports businesses along the Ridge Avenue commercial corridor<br />
by cleaning the sidewalk, installing pedestrian lights, managing<br />
streetscape <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong>scape improvements, promoting<br />
local art, assisting in façade renovations as well as providing<br />
technical assistance to businesses<br />
Other Businesses<br />
Baxter Pest Control................................................... .267-297-6778<br />
5462 Ridge Avenue<br />
Koller Funeral Home Inc.......................................... .215-482-5200<br />
6835 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.kollerfuneralhome.com<br />
Funeral home<br />
Leverington Cemetery Co....................................... .215-482-1489<br />
6059 Ridge Avenue<br />
The Review................................................................ .215-483-7300<br />
6220 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.roxreview.com<br />
Houses of Worship<br />
Andorra Baptist Church........................................... .215-482-5164<br />
8711 Ridge Avenue<br />
Bethany Lutheran..................................................... .215-483-6968<br />
401 Martin Street<br />
www.bethany-lutheran-church-philadelphia.com<br />
Church of St. Alban.................................................. .215-482-2627<br />
6769 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.churchofstalban.com<br />
Episcopal Church<br />
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First Presbyterian Church......................................... .215-483-5910<br />
Baker <strong>and</strong> DuPont Street<br />
Religion: Presbyterian<br />
Full Gospel Worship Center..................................... .215-483-4480<br />
7860 Eva Street<br />
Assemblies of God<br />
Galilee Baptist Church............................................. .215-483-7178<br />
459 <strong>Roxborough</strong> Avenue<br />
Green Lane United Methodist................................. .215-483-0999<br />
470 Green Lane<br />
Holy <strong>Family</strong> Catholic Church.................................. .215-482-0405<br />
240 Hermitage Street<br />
Immaculate Heart of Mary...................................... .215-483-1000<br />
819 Cathedral Rd<br />
Catholic Church<br />
Leverington Presbyterian Church........................... .215-482-0293<br />
6301 Ridge Avenue<br />
Living Saviour Church.............................................. .215-483-2132<br />
4799 Silverwood Street<br />
Independent Church<br />
Mishkan Shalom....................................................... .215-508-0226<br />
4101 Freel<strong>and</strong> Avenue<br />
Judaism<br />
Pilgrim Church.......................................................... .215-483-8878<br />
3815 Terrace Street<br />
Presbyterian<br />
Ridge Avenue United Methodist Church................ .215-482-2653<br />
7805 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.ridgeaveumc.org<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> Baptist Church.................................... .215-482-1489<br />
6035 Ridge Avenue<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> Bible Chapel....................................... .215-483-0825<br />
460 Flamingo Street<br />
www.roxbiblechapel.net<br />
Independent<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> Presbyterian Church.......................... .215-483-2762<br />
8230 Ridge Avenue<br />
St. David’s.................................................................. .215-482-2345<br />
150 Dupont Street<br />
Episcopal Church<br />
St. Gregory the Illuminator ...................................... .215-482-9200<br />
8701 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.saintgregory-philly.org<br />
Assemblies of God<br />
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church...................... .215-482-4600<br />
146 Rector Street<br />
St. Josaphat Catholic Church................................. .215-483-4470<br />
124 Cotton Street<br />
www.stjosaphatschurch.com<br />
St. Lucy’s Catholic Church....................................... .215-483-0554<br />
155 Green Lane<br />
St. Mary’s Catholic Church...................................... .215-482-4264<br />
176 Conarroe Street<br />
St. Mary’s Episcopal................................................. .215-482-6300<br />
630-E Cathedral Road<br />
St. Timothy’s............................................................... .215-483-1529<br />
5720 Ridge Avenue<br />
Episcopal<br />
Wissahickon Presbyterian Church.......................... .215-483-5252<br />
5245 Ridge Avenue<br />
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Gorgas Park is one of the essential pieces of<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong>. It is right in the middle of<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> <strong>and</strong> brings the community together<br />
with fun family activities every week.<br />
Such activities <strong>and</strong> scenery include:<br />
Trees <strong>and</strong> Gardens<br />
Tot Lot<br />
Gazebo<br />
Athletic Fields<br />
War Memorial<br />
Farmers Market<br />
Outdoor Movies<br />
Concerts<br />
Picnics<br />
Birthdays<br />
Weddings<br />
Residents entering Gorgas Park walk past a beautiful<br />
garden maintained by a group of volunteers.<br />
People enjoying a concert on a summer evening,<br />
as part of the Gorgas Park Summer Concert Series.<br />
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Elected Officials & Government<br />
City of Philadelphia<br />
Office of Councilman Curtis Jones Jr..................... .215-685-2547<br />
5462 Ridge Avenue<br />
Philadelphia, PA.19128<br />
Mayor Michael Nutter.............................................. .215-686-2181<br />
Room 215 City Hall<br />
Philadelphia, PA.19107<br />
Mayor’s Business Action Team................................ .215-683-2100<br />
1515 Arch Street 12th Floor<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19102<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> Development Corporation................ .215-508-2358<br />
6111 Ridge Avenue<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19128<br />
Bureau Revision of Taxes......................................... .215-686-9283<br />
http://brtweb.phila.gov/<br />
Philadelphia PA<br />
Agency that allows you to appeal assessed taxes<br />
Commerce................................................................ .215-683-2100<br />
1515 Arch Street 12th Floor<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19102<br />
www.phila.gov/commerce<br />
Supports business setup, expansion or relocations <strong>and</strong> identifies<br />
financing <strong>and</strong> economic development programs <strong>and</strong> offers<br />
zoning <strong>and</strong> permit assistance<br />
District Attorney’s Office.......................................... .215-686-8000<br />
3 S. Penn Square<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3499<br />
www.phila.gov/districtattorney<br />
Representation for prosecution on criminal cases<br />
Health Department................................................... .215-686-5000<br />
1400 Spring Garden Street<br />
Philadelphia, PA<br />
www.phila.gov/health<br />
Regulates <strong>and</strong> inspects conditions in restaurants, as well as<br />
institutions <strong>and</strong> conducts food safety certification programs<br />
Licenses <strong>and</strong> Inspection.......................................... .215-686-8686<br />
1401 JFK Boulevard<br />
Municipal Services Building 14th Floor<br />
Philadelphia, PA.19102<br />
www.phila.gov/li<br />
Reviews <strong>and</strong> approves zoning <strong>and</strong> building permits for new<br />
construction, issues <strong>and</strong> renews licenses; business privilege<br />
license, vendor’s license, sidewalk cafe, zoning permit <strong>and</strong> use<br />
registration permit<br />
Managing Director’s Office..................................... .215-686-3480<br />
Philadelphia, PA<br />
www.phila.gov/mdo<br />
The office of special events serves as a catalyst to encourage<br />
interdepartmental collaboration through the coordination of<br />
the production of films, commercials, parades, festivals, concerts<br />
<strong>and</strong> many other special events<br />
Parks <strong>and</strong> Recreation............................................... .215-683-3600<br />
1515 Arch Street 10th Floor<br />
Philadelphia, PA.19102<br />
www.phila.gov/recreation/index.html<br />
Obtaining permits for the use of all the baseball <strong>and</strong> softball<br />
fields as well as tennis courts<br />
Philadelphia Parking Authority................................ .888-591-3636<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19101<br />
www.philapark.org<br />
Provides residents, businesses <strong>and</strong> visitors to Philadelphia with<br />
comprehensive parking management services<br />
Revenue.................................................................... .215-686-6442<br />
1401 JFK Boulevard<br />
Municipal Services Building<br />
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Philadelphia, PA<br />
www.phila.gov<br />
The department that collects residential <strong>and</strong> business taxes<br />
<strong>and</strong> accepts applications for refund petitions on prior years<br />
taxes<br />
Streets........................................................................ .215-686-5560<br />
1401 JFK Boulevard<br />
Municipal Services Building 7th Floor<br />
Philadelphia, PA<br />
http://www.phila.gov/streets/<br />
Collects <strong>and</strong> disposes of residential <strong>and</strong> commercial rubbish<br />
also responsible for all traffic control devices on surface streets,<br />
<strong>and</strong> approves street closure permits for block parties<br />
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania<br />
State Representative<br />
Pam DeLissio............................................................. .215-482-8726<br />
6511 Ridge Avenue<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19128<br />
E-mail: repdelissio@pahouse.net<br />
State Senator<br />
Shirley Kitchen.......................................................... .215-227-6161<br />
1701 West Lehigh Avenue, Suite 104<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19132<br />
E-mail: kitchen@pasenate.com<br />
State Senator<br />
Vincent Hughes........................................................ .215-879-7777<br />
Parkside Lofts<br />
4950 Parkside Ave, Suite 300<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19131<br />
E-mail: hughes@pasenate.com<br />
Revenue.................................................................... .215-560-2056<br />
110-N 8th Street, .Suite 204-A<br />
Philadelphia, PA<br />
www.revenue.state.pa.us<br />
Mission is to fairly, efficiently <strong>and</strong> accurately administer the tax<br />
laws <strong>and</strong> other revenue programs of the commonwealth to<br />
fund necessary government services<br />
Federal Government<br />
Senator Pat Toomey................................................. .215-241-1090<br />
8 Penn Center<br />
1628 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1702<br />
Philadelphia, PA.19103<br />
Senator Robert Casey.............................................. .215-405-9660<br />
2000 Market St., Suite 1870<br />
Philadelphia, PA<br />
US Representative Chaka Fattah<br />
District Office............................................................. .215-387-6404<br />
4104 Walnut St.<br />
Philadelphia PA,19104<br />
Washington DC Office.............................................. .202-225-4001<br />
2301 Rayburn HOB<br />
Washington, DC 20515<br />
Ward Leaders - 21st Ward<br />
Democrat Lou Agre.................................................. .215-732-2535<br />
Republican Walter Vogler Jr.................................... .215-482-2834<br />
Nuisance Numbers<br />
Ab<strong>and</strong>oned Car/Police Department.............................. . 215-686-2751<br />
Ab<strong>and</strong>oned/Dangerous Building.Licenses <strong>and</strong> Inspection............311<br />
Ab<strong>and</strong>oned Lot/Managing Director................................................311<br />
Barking or Stray Dog/Animal Control................................267-385-3800<br />
Dead Animal/Animal Control...........................................267-385-3800<br />
Drug Property,Public Nuisance Task Force........................215-686-8000<br />
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Foul Odor, Business, Health Department...........................215-683-5135<br />
Gambling, Police Vice Enforcement.................................215-685-9900<br />
Graffiti Cleaning/Managing Director ...............................215-686-0000<br />
Illegal Electrical Hook-up/PECO........................................866-414-1854<br />
Insects/Vector Control.........................................................215-685-9000<br />
Loud Noise, Business,Health Department.........................215-823-7583<br />
Loud Noise, Home/Street/Police Department.................................911<br />
Neighbor Dispute, Human Relations Comm....................215-686-4670<br />
Nuisance Bar, Liquor Control Enforcement.......................215-726-6200<br />
Potholes/Streets Department..............................................................311<br />
Prostitution, City Wide Vice................................................215-685-1100<br />
Rats, Vector Control............................................................215-685-9000<br />
Trash Violations/Neighborhood Services...........................................311<br />
Uncollected Trash or Recyclables, Streets Department..................311<br />
Unshoveled Sidewalks, Streets Department......................................311<br />
Unwanted H<strong>and</strong>bills, Licenses <strong>and</strong> Inspection............... .215-686-2404<br />
Associations<br />
Central <strong>Roxborough</strong> Civic Association.................. .215-482-6381<br />
CRCA.US<br />
E-mail: info@crca.us<br />
Friends of Gorgas Park<br />
www.gorgaspark.com<br />
Journey’s Way.......................................................... .215-487-1750<br />
403 Rector Street<br />
www.journeys-way.org<br />
Northwest Philadelphia Network<br />
Manayunk Neighborhood Council........................ .215-487-2125<br />
www.manayunkcouncil.org<br />
E-mail: mail@manayunkcouncil.org<br />
Ridge Park Civic Association.................................. .215-483-3905<br />
E-mail: ridgeparkcivic@yahoo.com<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> BID Advisory Council.......................... .215-483-2886<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> Development Corporation................ .215-508-2358<br />
6111 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.roxborough.us<br />
Supports businesses along the Ridge Ave. Commercial Corridor<br />
by cleaning sidewalks, installing pedestrian lights, managing<br />
streetscape <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong>scape improvements, promoting local<br />
art, assisting in façade renovations, as well as providing technical<br />
assistance to businesses<br />
Twenty- First Ward <strong>Community</strong> Council................. .215-842-3262<br />
Wissahickon Interested Citizens Association......... .215-487-0211<br />
Wissahickon Neighbors Civic Association............. .215-429-1054<br />
www.e-wnca.org<br />
E-mail: contact@e-wnca.org<br />
Leverington parking lot<br />
465 Leverington Avenue<br />
Dupont parking lot<br />
514 Dupont Street<br />
Parking<br />
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Sport & Recreation<br />
Gorgas Park<br />
Ridge Avenue at Hermitage Street<br />
www.gorgaspark.com<br />
Amenities include gazebo, tot lot, war memorial, gardens,<br />
park house <strong>and</strong> ball field<br />
Journey’s Way.......................................................... .215-487-1750<br />
403 Rector Street<br />
www.journeys-way.org<br />
Northwest Philadelphia Network<br />
Kendrick Recreation Center.................................... .215-685-2584<br />
5822-24 Ridge Avenue<br />
Amenities include baseball field, soccer field, swimming<br />
pools(outdoor), volleyball courts, basketball court, tennis<br />
courts, football fields <strong>and</strong> softball diamond<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> YMCA................................................... .215-482-3900<br />
7201 Ridge Avenue<br />
www.philaymca.org/roxborough<br />
Walnut Lane Golf Course......................................... .215-482-3370<br />
800 Walnut Lane<br />
Offers an 18-hole, par 62 course, the course rating is 59.9 <strong>and</strong> it<br />
has a slope rating of 91 on blue grass<br />
Libraries <strong>and</strong> Post Offices<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> Free Library of Philadelphia............... .215-685-2550<br />
6245 Ridge Avenue<br />
Andorra Free Library of Philadelphia...................... .215-685-2552<br />
705 E. Cathedral Road<br />
US Postal Service...................................................... .215-508-0467<br />
6180 Ridge Avenue<br />
Schools - Elementary Schools<br />
Cook-Wissahickon Elementary............................... .215-487-4463<br />
201 E. Salaignac Street<br />
http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/schools/c/cookwissahickon<br />
Principal.: Karen Thomas<br />
Enrollment: 532<br />
Mission: To maximize our student’s potential. We want to<br />
develop a positive learning community that will support the<br />
diverse needs of our student population<br />
Dobson James Elementary School......................... .215-487-4460<br />
4667 Umbria Street<br />
http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/schools/d/dobson<br />
Principal: Patricia Cruice<br />
Enrollment: 300<br />
Mission: “To empower James Dobson School students to be<br />
responsible, cooperative <strong>and</strong> respectful<br />
Green Woods Charter School................................. .215-482-6337<br />
8480 Hagy’s Mill Road<br />
http://www.greenwoodscharter.org/contactus.asp<br />
Enrollment: 415<br />
Mission: To provide children in grades K through 8 with the<br />
opportunity to be active, knowledgeable <strong>and</strong> conscientious<br />
young investigators by fostering a keen underst<strong>and</strong>ing of the<br />
interrelatedness <strong>and</strong> interdependence of our local <strong>and</strong> global<br />
existence<br />
Holy Child Catholic School..................................... .215-487-2796<br />
242 Hermitage Street<br />
http://www.holychildmyk.org/<br />
Principal: Michael J. Patterson<br />
Enrollment: 278<br />
Mission: Through the active participation of parents, students,<br />
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pastors <strong>and</strong> staff, <strong>and</strong> guided by the Holy Spirit, endeavors to<br />
provide a Christ-centered learning environment that considers<br />
the whole child: Mind, Body <strong>and</strong> Spirit. We strive to model<br />
the Love of Jesus Christ to one another through our words <strong>and</strong><br />
actions<br />
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School.......... .215-482-2029<br />
815 Cathedral Road<br />
http://www.ihmschool.org/<br />
Principal: Joanne Wiess<br />
Enrollment: 490<br />
Mission: To instill Catholic values through education. As educators<br />
<strong>and</strong> parents we are committed to a partnership that develops<br />
<strong>and</strong> nurtures the unique God-given gifts <strong>and</strong> abilities of<br />
our children, so they may live in the 21st century with a positive<br />
self-image as responsible members of society<br />
Shawmont Elementary............................................. .215-487-4466<br />
535 Shawmont Avenue<br />
http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/schools/s/shawmont<br />
Principal: Michael Graff<br />
Enrollment: 250<br />
Mission: To provide an outst<strong>and</strong>ing neighborhood school<br />
education for students from many neighborhoods of the city.<br />
The daily expectations are that every student will achieve<br />
academic proficiency <strong>and</strong> responsible citizenship in a challenging,<br />
yet nurturing environment. Students, with the support<br />
of parents, teachers, staff, <strong>and</strong> administrators, will develop a<br />
love of learning, <strong>and</strong> an appreciation of the arts <strong>and</strong> culture,<br />
technical proficiency, <strong>and</strong> personal competence<br />
nical proficiency, <strong>and</strong> personal competence.”<br />
Schools - High Schools<br />
Lankenau High School............................................. .215-487-4465<br />
201 Spring Lane<br />
http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/schools/l/lankenau/<br />
Principal: Karen Dean<br />
Enrollment: 321<br />
Mission: A place where all students can learn <strong>and</strong> achieve at<br />
high levels.<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> High School......................................... .215-487-4464<br />
6498 Ridge Avenue<br />
http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/schools/r/roxborough/<br />
Principal: Stephen Br<strong>and</strong>t<br />
Enrollment: 480<br />
Mission: To provide a safe, supportive learning environment<br />
in which educational programs, resources <strong>and</strong> experience<br />
will enable students to become confident, responsible <strong>and</strong><br />
productive citizens.<br />
Schools - Universities<br />
Philadelphia University...............................................215-951-2700<br />
4201 Henry Avenue<br />
http://www.philau.edu/<br />
Philadelphia University is a student-centered institution that<br />
prepares graduates for successful careers in an evolving<br />
global marketplace.<br />
St. Joseph’s University.............................................. .610-660-1000<br />
5600 City Avenue<br />
http://www.sju.edu/<br />
A love of learning <strong>and</strong> of the highest intellectual <strong>and</strong> professional<br />
achievement; moral discernment reflecting Christian<br />
values; <strong>and</strong> a transforming commitment to social justice.<br />
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Emergency Service<br />
Fire & Police............................................................................ 911<br />
5th Police District................................................... 215-686-3050<br />
6666 Ridge Avenue<br />
Transportation<br />
SEPTA............................................................................215-580-7800<br />
Bus 9 Andorra to Center City <strong>and</strong> Independence Mall<br />
Bus 27 Plymouth Meeting Mall <strong>and</strong> Barren Hill to Center City<br />
Bus 32 <strong>Roxborough</strong> to Center City<br />
Bus 35 Manayunk, <strong>Roxborough</strong>, Wissahickon Transfer Center<br />
Bus 65 69th Street terminal to Germantown<br />
R6 Norristown Manayunk line to/from Center City Philadelphia<br />
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A STABLE COMMUNITY<br />
S<strong>and</strong>wiched between the Schuylkill River <strong>and</strong> Fairmount<br />
Park, <strong>Roxborough</strong> is a superb place to settle<br />
<strong>and</strong> experience a satisfying life in Northwest Philadelphia.<br />
Over 38,000 middle-class residents live in<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> in over 16,000 housing units. Families<br />
stay in <strong>Roxborough</strong> from one generation to the next<br />
<strong>and</strong> welcome new residents with open arms. Crime<br />
statistics rank the <strong>Roxborough</strong> community as the safest<br />
neighborhood in the City where children play in<br />
the street <strong>and</strong> elderly residents relax on the porch on<br />
summer nights.<br />
NOTABLE SCHOOLS<br />
About <strong>Roxborough</strong>...<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> has a mix of outst<strong>and</strong>ing public, charter,<br />
<strong>and</strong> parochial elementary <strong>and</strong> middle schools, which<br />
provide diverse educational options for our children.<br />
We are close to Philadelphia University, Drexel Medical<br />
College, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic<br />
Medicine, the William Penn <strong>and</strong> Germantown Friends<br />
schools, <strong>and</strong> the Academy High school.<br />
SHOPPING AND DINING<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> has business districts along Ridge Avenue<br />
<strong>and</strong> at the Andorra Shopping Center, which supports<br />
day-to-day shopping needs.<br />
ART, CULTURE, RECREATION AND PARKS<br />
Gorgas Park, in Central <strong>Roxborough</strong>, is the site of<br />
many festivals, concerts, movies in the park, flea<br />
markets, <strong>and</strong> other family-oriented events. The Wissahickon<br />
Valley, considered the crown jewel of the Fairmount<br />
Park system is directly adjacent to <strong>Roxborough</strong><br />
in which it lays beautiful <strong>and</strong> natural woodl<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
With all this <strong>Roxborough</strong> has abundant resources to<br />
suit you <strong>and</strong> your family’s playful qualities like:<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> is family friendly<br />
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RoxArt Gallery<br />
Walnut Lane Golf Course<br />
Hiking/Jogging<br />
Cycling/Mountain biking<br />
Horseback riding<br />
Boy & girl scouting troops<br />
Manayunk <strong>Roxborough</strong> Art Center<br />
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education<br />
Delaware Valley Opera Company<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> Mens’ Chorus<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> Orchestra<br />
Free Library of Philadelphia branches<br />
Childrens’ sporting teams<br />
Kendrick Recreational Center<br />
Fishing<br />
Bird watching<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> YMCA<br />
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> has houses of worship of various<br />
denominations, many with historic roots to support<br />
the spiritual needs of the community.<br />
TRAVEL CONVENIENCE<br />
For those who need to travel to other places, <strong>Roxborough</strong><br />
is one of the most convenient locations<br />
in Philadelphia. It is a gateway to all points of the<br />
local compass. There is quick access to the Schuylkill<br />
Expressway, which can take you to the Philadelphia<br />
Airport, Pocono Mountains, the western Suburbs <strong>and</strong><br />
the Jersey Shore. Multiple SEPTA busses <strong>and</strong> two regional<br />
rail stations serve the community make getting<br />
to Center City <strong>and</strong> to the King of Prussia <strong>and</strong> Plymouth<br />
Meeting Malls very accessible.<br />
Come, visit <strong>Roxborough</strong> <strong>and</strong> see for yourself<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> Development Corporation, 6111 Ridge<br />
Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128, (215) 508-2358<br />
(Phone) (215) 508-0701 (Fax), www.roxborough.us<br />
<strong>Roxborough</strong> is located next to beautiful walking trails.<br />
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Demographics 2010<br />
Physical Feature<br />
L<strong>and</strong> Area:........................................ 7.0 sq. mi.<br />
Annual Average Temperature:....... 54.3 °F<br />
Population<br />
Total Population: 39,004<br />
Male Population: 47.30%<br />
Female Population: 52.70%<br />
Square Miles: 6.83<br />
Population Density: 5,706.50<br />
Median Age: 38<br />
Age Distribution<br />
Age 0-11:............12.40%<br />
Age 12-24: ..........16.38%<br />
Age 25-44:..........30.38%<br />
Age 45-64:..........25.13%<br />
Age 65-84:..........12.90%<br />
Age 85+:...............2.79%<br />
Race<br />
White:............................................................... 84.82%<br />
Black or African American:............................. 7.72%<br />
American Indian <strong>and</strong> Alaska Native:............ 0.17%<br />
Asian:................................................................. 3.57%<br />
Native Hawaiian <strong>and</strong> Other Pacific Isl<strong>and</strong>er:.. 0.08%<br />
Other:................................................................ 3.64%<br />
Hispanic:............................................................ 3.19%<br />
Housing Units<br />
Total:...........................18,301<br />
Occupied Units:........ 97.04%<br />
Vacant Units:............... 2.96%<br />
HOUSEHOLDS<br />
Employment<br />
Employment Potential (Age 16+): 32,551<br />
Unemployed: 5.51%<br />
White Collar: 85.55%<br />
Blue Collar: 14.45%<br />
Self-Employed: 3.81%<br />
Local Government: 10.64%<br />
State Government: 1.38%<br />
Federal Government: 2.46%<br />
Household Income<br />
Median House Income: $63,471<br />
Average House Income: $75,052<br />
Per Capita Household Income: $34,172<br />
Income<br />
Under $15,000:......................9.84%<br />
$15,000-$24,999:...................6.99%<br />
$25,000-$34,999:...................7.49%<br />
$35,000-$49,999:.................14.24%<br />
$50,000-$74,999:.................21.23%<br />
$75,000-$99,999:.................16.47%<br />
$100,000-$124,999:.............12.08%<br />
$125,000-$149,999:...............5.61%<br />
$150,000-$199,999:...............3.40%<br />
$200,000 +:............................2.65%<br />
Education (Age 25+)<br />
Did Not Complete High School:.........12.44%<br />
Completed High School:.....................30.63%<br />
Some College:......................................15.40%<br />
Completed Associate Degree:............6.29%<br />
Completed Bachelors Degree:..........21.56%<br />
Completed Graduate Degree:..........13.68%<br />
Source: www.clrsearch.com/Philadelphia_Demographics/PA/19128<br />
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Investing in the<br />
communities we serve<br />
Rockin‛ the Ridge<br />
Harvest Festival<br />
North Light<br />
Golf Classic<br />
RoxArt Gallery<br />
Gorgas Park Summer<br />
Concert Series<br />
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4341 Ridge Avenue<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19129<br />
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6137 Ridge Avenue<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19128<br />
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