West Philadelphia

With historic shopping districts along Market Street at both 52nd and 60th Streets as well as the world-renowned University of Pennsylvania, this segment of West Philadelphia brims with activity and innovation. A global melting pot calls this area home.

This segment of West Philadelphia is represented in Philadelphia City Council by Jannie L. Blackwell.

Community Organizations

Netter Center for Community Partnerships
111 S. 38th Street Philadelphia, PA
215-898-5351
www.nettercenter.upenn.edu

Calvary United Methodist Church
801 S. 48th Street Philadelphia, PA
215-724-1702
www.calvary-center.org

Houses of Worship

Rabbi Ephraim Levin or Rabbi Levi Haskelevich
Lubavitcher House

4032 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-3130

Imam
Masjid Al-Jamia

4228 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-386-3770

The Rev. Damone Jones, Sr.
Bibleway Baptist Church 

1323 N 52nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-477-0778 or 215-473-4720

The Rev. Dr. Keith Reed
Sharon Baptist

3955 Conshohocken Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-473-3000

The Rev. Dr. Albert Campell
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

5732 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
215-476-1034

The Rev. Dr. William Shaw
White Rock Baptist

53rd & Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
215-474-1738

The Rev. Reginald C. Johnson
Zion Hill Baptist 

5301 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
215-748-1203

The Rev. Silas Thomas
First Corinthian Baptist Church

5101 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-748-3606 

African Catholic Temple of the Holy Spirit
5322 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
215-747-1136
Oba Sekou

Egbe Sankofa Kingdom of the Gods of Afraka
5150 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
215-747-5737

Imam Masjid Al-Birr Wat-Taqwa
23 S 52nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
215-748-4105

Imam Masjid Al-Mujahiddeen
413 S 60th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-471-7073

Korean Church of Philadelphia
5815 Thomas Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19139
215-472-2710

Hospitals

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 662-4000

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-1000

Ronald McDonald House
3921 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-8406

Presbyterian Medical Center
39th and Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 662-8000

Philadelphia VA Medical Center
University and Woodland Avenues
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-5800

Libraries

Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Branch
5800 Cobbs Creek Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 685-1973

Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
125 S. 52nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 685-9995

Walnut Street West
201 S. 40th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 685-7671

For more, visit the Free Library of Philadelphia or call (215) 686-5322.

Police Stations

18th Police District 
55th & Pine Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 476-9374
Community Relations: Off. Mike Davis

 

Recreation Centers

Christy
728 S. 55th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 685-1997

Laura Sims Skate House
Cobbs Creek Parkway and Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 685-1995

Sayre-Morris
5835 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 685-1993