Ask a cross-section of Philadelphians which neighborhood has the most energy right now, and Northern Liberties — NoLibs to everyone who lives here — will come up every time. Situated just north of Old City and directly west of Fishtown, this dense, walkable, and relentlessly creative neighborhood has built a reputation as one of the best places to eat, drink, live, and build something in the city. A walk score of 88 out of 100 tells part of the story. The rest of it comes fro

There are neighborhoods in Philadelphia you visit, and neighborhoods you never want to leave. Passyunk Square — tucked into South Philadelphia about a mile and a half from downtown — falls firmly into the second category. It is walkable and unpretentious, world-class in its food and drink, fiercely community-minded, and genuinely one of the most livable neighborhoods in the city. Food & Wine magazine named East Passyunk Avenue one of the Top 10 Foodie Streets in America. Visi