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Local Atmosphere

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Fun Local Trivia
  1. The famous steps from "Rocky" are located at the Art Museum.
  2. Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States in 1790.
  3. South Broad Street is known as "the Avenue of the Arts" because of the cluster of theater houses, plays, jazz clubs, and concerts.
  4. The statue of William Penn on top of City Hall is the tallest statue atop any building in the world.
Notable Natives
  • Louisa May Alcott – author ("Little Women")
  • Noam Chomsky – linguist
  • Bill Cosby – comedian, actor, writer
  • Eve – rapper
  • Bil Keane – cartoonist
  • Rob McElhenney – actor, creator of FX TV show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"
  • The Roots – hip-hop band
  • Amber Rose – model
  • M. Night Shyamalan – movie director
  • Will Smith – actor, musician
Local Slang
  • Boul: Male individual
  • Yous: You
Points of Interest
  • Center City
  • Chinatown
  • Independence Hall
  • Independence National Historical Park
  • Italian Market
  • Liberty Bell
  • Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
  • Old City
  • Philadelphia Art Museum
  • Rittenhouse Square
  • South Street
  • Waterfront on Delaware Avenue

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The most important thing to know is that Temple is located in North Philly, an urban community. Students stay away from adjacent streets that don’t have a red Temple "T" on them. Stepping off campus allows students to be subjected to harassment by panderers. Despite not being the best neighborhood in town, North Philly has a large student population from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. The students often mingle at parties and athletic events, as well.

Center City is the heart of Philadelphia and is packed full of historic places, such as museums and shopping areas, making it a great place to hang around or take your family. There is a mural of former Temple professor Sonia Sanchez that has become a part of Philly’s culture. Another cool place to check out is South Street, which is what Philly has to offer as far as a social scene. Great bars and good food lie on this strip, which is very accessible. South Street is similar to the Village in New York, so things are very expensive, but definitely worth at least one visit.

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Local Atmosphere at Temple University

clbrenneman

'15

Architecture

5.0
A+

Sight Seeing at TU

Since Temple is right off Broad Street and approximately ten blocks away from Independence Hall, there is so much to do at Temple University. There are plenty of eateries since we are in the heart of our country. Since we are in Philadelphia and have great transportation to get around the city, it makes it easy to see the Flyers or the Eagles. There is never a dull night in Philadelphia.

Feb 08, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Temple University

armandosullivan

'14

Construction Management

3.8
B+

A Lot of Opportunities

Philadelphia is a great city that has a lot of things to offer. Although Temple is located in an area that is poorer than the rest of the city, the rest of Philadelphia is rich in culture. The art in Philadelphia is also really interesting; there is always a party or opening to go to downtown.

Jan 12, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Temple University

Sandybeke

'14

Biology

3.8
B+

Activities

There are a lot to do on Temple University Main Campus. The locals are very convienient and school ids can be used to purchase groceries and food around campus. The transportations to and from campus is amazing. the subway, bus stops and regional rails are in walking distance from campus. Center city is a beautiful place to head out to during the weekends. Also try Ole City

Jan 12, 2012

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • City Center
  • Gallery at Market East
  • King of Prussia Mall
  • South Street
Major Sports Teams
  • Philadelphia 76ers: NBA
  • Philadelphia Eagles: NFL
  • Philadelphia Flyers: NHL
  • Philadelphia Phillies: MLB
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • New York City: : 2 hours
  • Washington, D.C.: : 3 hours

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

Cinemagic 3 at Penn
3925 Walnut St.
University City
(215) 222-5555

Pearl Theatre
1600 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia
(215) 763-7704

Ritz 5 Movies
220 Walnut St.
Philadelphia
(215) 925-7900

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