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{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Feltonville
| type = Neighborhood
| location = North Philadelphia / Lower Northeast
| zip_codes = 19120, 19124
| boundaries = Roughly Wyoming Avenue to Rising Sun Avenue, Broad Street to Roosevelt Boulevard
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Logan]], [[Olney]], [[Juniata Park]], [[Hunting Park]]
| major_streets = Rising Sun Avenue, 5th Street, Wyoming Avenue
| transit = Broad Street Line (nearby), SEPTA bus routes
| notable_landmarks = Feltonville community, small neighborhood parks
}}

'''Feltonville''' is a neighborhood in the lower [[Northeast Philadelphia]] / northern [[North Philadelphia]] area. The neighborhood has a working-class character and faces economic challenges, though community organizations work to support residents and improve conditions.

== History ==

Feltonville developed in the early 20th century as part of Philadelphia's industrial expansion. The neighborhood provided housing for workers in nearby factories and industrial facilities. Like many North Philadelphia neighborhoods, it experienced economic decline in the latter half of the 20th century.

== Character ==

=== Housing ===
* Brick rowhouses
* Twins and duplexes
* Mix of conditions
* Affordable prices
* Some property vacancies

=== Community ===
* Working-class families
* Latino community (significant)
* African-American community
* Immigrant families

=== Challenges ===
* Poverty
* Property vacancies
* Crime concerns
* Limited commercial services

== Commercial Areas ==

* Rising Sun Avenue - local businesses
* 5th Street corridor
* Neighborhood stores and services
* Latino businesses and restaurants

== Living in Feltonville ==

* Affordable housing
* Working-class community
* Near transit connections
* Community organizations active

== Getting There ==

* '''SEPTA buses:''' 18, 26, 75
* '''Broad Street Line:''' Nearby at Erie Station
* '''Roosevelt Boulevard:''' Eastern boundary

== See Also ==

* [[Olney]]
* [[Logan]]
* [[Juniata Park]]
* [[North Philadelphia]]

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[[Category:Neighborhoods]]
[[Category:North Philadelphia]]
[[Category:Northeast Philadelphia]]

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