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Located in the northwest section of the city, Germantown is a predominantly African-American neighborhood centered around Germantown Avenue, which is both a commercial and historic corridor. Germantown Avenue also serves as a dividing line between economic strength to the west, and high residential vacancy to the east. It is one of the city’s oldest settlements, originally settled by Mennonite and Quaker, German-speaking immigrants, from Holland. The neighborhood’s rich history is a source of pride to residents, who have a strong community presence.
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NORTHEAST The Northeast neighborhood of Philadelphia is located north of the Riverwards and along the Delaware River. Rapid industrialization early in the 20th century contributed to these neighborhoods’ growth. This trend, coupled with the building of the Market-Frankford Line and new arterial highways, such as the Roosevelt Boulevard (now Route 1), attracted a middle class and led the area to develop a “garden suburb” feel. This area has not mimicked the city’s population trends; currently, it is economically stable, and the population is racially diverse.
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RIVERWARDS The Riverwards is a working class neighborhood located in northeastern Philadelphia that is beginning to face development pressure from the south and west. The area grew from the industrial uses along the Delaware River, and today comprises dense rowhouse neighborhoods, largescale industrial, and big-box retail commercial centers. The neighborhood’s population is diverse across race, ethnicities, and age. Although the neighborhood was traditionally dependent on industrial uses, it has remained stable despite the city’s decline as an industrial powerhouse.
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ADA LEWIS MIDDLE SCHOOL