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
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