DESTINATION PHILADELPHIA: WELCOME TO THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE From urban cityscapes to rolling countrysides, the Philadelphia region has a home for you
THE PHILADELPHIA REGION AT A GLANCE Whether you enjoy living in a bustling urban metropolis, a charming small town or the bucolic countryside, the Philadelphia region has a home for you. Those who relocate here will find affordable housing, great schools, abundant recreational opportunities, a vibrant social and cultural scene, and exciting professional opportunities. This guide provides you with a snapshot of the many areas to live in and around Philadelphia.
BUCKS CO. Newtown
MONTGOMERY CO.
Abington
Bensalem
Jenkintown
Elkins Park Chestnut Hill Gladwyne
PHILADELPHIA
MAIN LINE
NJ
Manayunk Bryn Mawr
PA
Bala Cynwyd
Wynnewood
Newtown Square
LEWIS KATZ SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Fairmount
Moorestown
Swarthmore
DELAWARE CO.
Rittenhouse Square Washington Square West
Cherry Hill
Media
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
Mt Laurel
DE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) operates various forms of affordable and convenient public transit services—from bus and subway to light rail and electric trolleybus—that serve Philadelphia and its surrounding counties. For more information about SEPTA’s services, visit SEPTA.org.
PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS The Philadelphia region is home to many high-quality school districts, as well as private and parochial schools. The following websites are good starting points when looking for a school for your children: phillymag.com/articles/philadelphia-schools-public-charter-parochial-private paschoolperformance.org/SelectCounty usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/pennsylvania schooldigger.com/go/PA/districtrank.aspx
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
WHERE OUR FACULTY MEMBERS LIVE
Popular neighborhoods: Chestnut Hill, Fairmount, Manayunk, Rittenhouse, Washington Square West
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Philadelphia is a city of distinct and diverse neighborhoods, each with its own personality. No matter where you live, you’re just minutes from world-renowned cultural attractions, rich history, buzzed-about restaurants, live music venues, great shopping, professional sports team, plentiful parks and year-round events.
Distance to Temple: 5 – 10 miles
MONTGOMERY COUNTY Montgomery County is a popular home for people who work in Philadelphia but enjoy a suburban atmosphere. Historic Valley Forge Park and the nation’s largest shopping mall in King of Prussia draw many visitors to this thriving area. A stone’s throw from the city, residents can access many parts of downtown Philadelphia with readily available public transportation options.
South Jersey Philadelphia County Bucks County Montgomery County Main Line Delaware County
Popular towns: Abington, Elkins Park, Jenkintown Distance to Temple: 8 – 20 miles
MAIN LINE
LKSOM FACULTY MEMBERS BREAKDOWN
The “Main Line” is an informally delineated historical and social region of suburban Philadelphia. The towns on the Main Line are a short drive or train ride from Philadelphia and are filled with tree-lined streets, stately homes, numerous parks, and some of the best school systems in the state. Popular towns: Bala Cynwyd, Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne, Wynnewood Distance to Temple: 7 – 25 miles
BUCKS COUNTY Tucked neatly within Philadelphia’s countryside amidst rolling hillsides, working farms and picturesque towns, Bucks County is an inviting place to raise a family. Those in search of historical or artistic treasures, charming homes, and eclectic shops will find that Bucks County offers it all. Popular towns: Doylestown, Newtown, Bensalem Distance to Temple: 15 – 35 miles
DELAWARE COUNTY Delaware County is located southwest of Philadelphia. It has many small-town communities that maintain a main street ambiance. It is the fifth most populous county in Pennsylvania and the third most compact. It is also home to 11 colleges and universities. Popular towns: Swarthmore, Media, Newtown Square Distance to Temple: 10 – 25 miles
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY Many communities in Southern New Jersey lie within an easy drive of Temple. Located right across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the area offers affordable housing, good schools and a sophisticated suburban atmosphere. Popular towns: Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Laurel Distance to Temple: 11 – 15 miles
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SOUTH JERSEY
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PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
6%
BUCKS COUNTY
27%
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
18% MAIN LINE
7%
DELAWARE COUNTY
ABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA REGION Philadelphia, the hometown of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, will be your hometown, too. Philadelphia is both a national hub for medicine and healthcare and one of our country’s major cultural and historical centers. The fifth-largest city in the country, Philadelphia combines urban excitement with the hospitality of a small town. The city is one of our nation’s most historic, intercultural and walkable. Stroll from Chinatown to our open-air Italian Market, or from Independence Mall to artists’ alcoves in Old City. A city of unique neighborhoods, Philadelphia offers celebrated restaurants, world-renowned cultural attractions and big-league athletics. By car, bus or train, Philadelphia is an easy commute to New York City and Washington, D.C., and a short drive to beach and mountain resorts. • Philadelphia Museum of Art
• Terry Gross and “Fresh Air,” her famed NPR radio show
• The Barnes Foundation, with a new site on the famed Benjamin Franklin Parkway
• Reading Terminal Market
• Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts • Cobblestone streets and European-style boulevards
• Backdrops and settings for such blockbuster films as Rocky, Philadelphia, Witness, Marley and Me, and Silver Linings Playbook
• Fairmount Park, beautiful mecca for walkers, runners, bikers and rowers
• The Mummers Parade
• The Philadelphia Orchestra
• National Constitution Center
• Pennsylvania Ballet
• The Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and 76ers
• The Opera Company of Philadelphia
• Temple Owls basketball and football
• The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, the country’s oldest medical society
• Cheesesteaks, hoagies, soft pretzels and water ice
• Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and other historical sites
• World Cafe Live, Electric Factory, Trocadero, Tower Theater, TLA music venues
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICIAN/FACULTY RECRUITMENT & RETENTION Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University 3420 North Broad Street | Suite 101 Philadelphia, PA 19140 t: 215-707-2236 e: medcareers@temple.edu medicine.temple.edu/recruitment
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