Far Northeast

Far Northeast Philadelphia - Planning District L

Council Districts: (6) Joan Krajewski; (7) Maria D. Quinones-Sanchez; (10) Brian O’Neill

Neighborhoods include:

Torresdale
Morrell Park
Millbrook
Parkwood
Academy Gardens
Ashton
Somerton
Bustleton

Points of Interest

Lower Dublin Baptist Church now known as Pennepack Baptist

Bustleton is home to one of the oldest churches in America, Lower Dublin Baptist Church now known as Pennepack Baptist.

Poquessing Creek

Poquessing Creek is a small creek, a right tributary of the Delaware River, that forms part of the boundary between Bucks County and the northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Bethany A.M.E. Church

Ashton-Woodenbridge (also known as Ashton-Wooden Bridge and Pennypack) is a

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