Frankford & Juniata: A Northeast Philadelphia Comeback Story
- Hurray Brands
- Apr 3, 2018
- 2 min read
Welcome back to Frankford and Juniata, a neighborhood with a lot of charm and a whole lot of character.
Everyone loves a good comeback story. We’ve all faced challenges and subsequently experienced unexpected victories that have ultimately built character. Our little town of Frankford and Juniata are on the tail end of that story. Welcome back to Juniata, a neighborhood with a lot of charm and a whole lot of character.
Nestled in the heart of the Frankford section of Philadelphia, this area is right at the center of a resurgence, the resurgence of the industrial landscape. More organizations are taking advantage of the buying opportunity, investing millions to stake their claim the neighborhood. Take the Cancer Treatment Centers of America for example. Their new multi-million-dollar Juniata facility is world class and has become an admired focal point in the area. New housing and renovation dollars can be seen springing up in the livable communities all around the area, welcoming millennial looking to start their adult lives, and Generation Xers seeking great home investments.
On top of the developed housing and parks in the area, there is a litany of public transportation stops offering short commutes to Center City Philadelphia.
Education is always key in any neighborhood resurgence. Juniata’s new charter school, Northwood Academy, has become a beacon of education and guidance. And of course, there is the ever-present Juniata Golf Club and park that has been a staple in the neighborhood for leisure, socializing and important moments with family and friends.
Right in the heart of the Juniata area stands our very own Romano’s Catering. One of Philadelphia’s premiere historical wedding venues that has invested more than $3 Million into the Frankford and Juniata resurgence to transform the old Frogmoore Felt Mill into an industrial-chic event venue perfect for life’s special moments.
In its earlier days Juniata was rural in its appearance and design. An area known for farming and home to the industrial surge in Philadelphia, it was a place home to hardworking laborers, families, and community. Still today, the Juniata area retains those familiar values. In the 1920’s this area also saw some of the first row-home style homes built, a very familiar and common housing structure in the city of Philadelphia.
In many ways Juniata set the precedent for a lot of what we now see in this city. All along Powder Mill Lane a hardworking neighborhood rose up to become a beacon of promise of prosperity. Today, this little neighborhood is making its comeback and we are honored to be along for the ride.
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Reading about Frankford & Juniata: A Northeast Philadelphia Comeback Story reminded me of how resilience often grows quietly in the background, much like the way I’ve been balancing my own journey as a current PhD student working part-time with an affordable assignments team. While assisting students in their academic work, something I care about deeply because I struggled with the same academic pressures during my college year,s I couldn’t help but connect the neighborhood’s revival to the persistence required in both personal and community growth. The way Frankford finds strength through its people and shared history mirrors how students push through their academic hurdles, and in my role supporting others especially when it comes to navigating complex tasks like those in…
It’s great to see the revitalization happening in Frankford and how the community is working to bring back that local energy. Seeing neighborhoods transform through grassroots efforts is always so inspiring. It reminds me of how much we rely on local community updates for our own daily routines, whether it's news about a new shop opening or just checking the iftar time london to plan our evening gatherings. Looking forward to seeing how the area continues to grow!
Reading “Frankford & Juniata: A Northeast Philadelphia Comeback Story” reminded me a lot of my own journey as a PhD student. Growing up, I faced many struggles with keeping up with academic work, which made me truly value support systems. Today, while doing a part‑time job in academic research paper editing at Academic Editors, I assist students navigating the same challenges I once faced, and this experience makes me deeply appreciate the dedication and resilience highlighted in the article. Seeing how Frankford and Juniata are reclaiming their communities through local investment, education initiatives, and collective effort feels inspiring, much like witnessing students overcome obstacles in their research with guidance and careful mentorship. Stories like these reinforce my belief that both communities and…
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It's wonderful to see the Frankford section of Philadelphia undergoing such a strong resurgence! The industrial landscape is changing daily. Having major organizations like the Cancer Treatment Centers of America investing millions here is like a professional 'drift boss' deciding to join and elevate the entire area!