WHERE TO LIVE AROUND NEWARK + CAMDEN WHERE WE ARE IN NEWARK KIPP NEWARK SCHOOL LOCATIONS 3 TABLE OF NORTHERN Newark 4 51 Jersey City 5 CONTENTS Hoboken 6 Maplewood 7 South Orange 8 Montclair 9

NEW YORK CITY 10 9& 11 10 11 7

KIPP CAMDEN SCHOOL LOCATIONS 12 1 Camden 14 2 & 8 Cherry Hill 15 Collingswood 16

PHILADELPHIA 4 Fishtown/Northern Liberties 17

Fairmount 18 3 6 South Philly 19

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS MIDDLE SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOLS

1 KIPP SPARK Academy 6 KIPP TEAM Academy 10 KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy 230 Halsey Street 85 Custer Avenue 129 Littleton Avenue

2 KIPP THRIVE Academy 7 KIPP Rise Academy 11 KIPP Newark Lab High School Why should you work for KIPP New Jersey? 229 18th Avenue 21 Ashland Street 18 Norfolk Street The people who work here will tell you that we are a special group. We know that our 3 KIPP Seek Academy 8 KIPP BOLD Academy TEAMmates are our most valuable assets: this is proven with our exceptional starting 100 Aldine Street 229 18th Avenue salaries and proactive retirement plans, as well as weekly professional development and one-on-one coaching support. Not only with exceptional starting salaries and proactive 4 KIPP Life Academy 9 KIPP Newark Community Prep retirement plans, but also with regular professional guidance and support. Employees at 103 Bragaw Avenue 18 Norfolk Street KIPP grow together as a team, and are provided with the opportunity to grow their own 5 KIPP Upper Roseville Academy careers. We’re excited that want you to be a part of our team! 300 North 13th Street

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Newark Jersey City

Located just twenty minutes from Manhattan, Newark is New Jersey’s largest city. It’s also in the Located across the from lower Manhattan and 15 minutes outside of Newark, Jersey midst of many revitalization projects, bringing new businesses and modern residences to the City is one of the fastest growing and lovable cities in New Jersey. With distinctly different downtown arts district. Newark is home to many parks, restaurants, attractions and neighborhoods, neighborhoods, you can find what you’re looking for, from high rises on the Jersey City water front, including Teachers Village, which was built specifically for teachers in the city. to historic brownstones on a park.

NEIGHBORHOODS TO Branch Brook Area - If you’re looking NEIGHBORHOODS TO WHERE OUR STAFF LIVE CHECK OUT to live in Newark but want a quieter STAFF PICKS CHECK OUT Many KIPP NJ TEAMmates call Jersey STAFF PICKS - Located on the east feel, try one of the large buildings in Eats: Hamilton Park - Located in the north City’s many neighborhoods home. Eats: Newark’s north ward. Placed around While downtown offers amazing side of Newark, the Ironbound is a Brazillia part of downtown, Hamilton Park sits Taqueria Downtown tight-knit community of people from , these high rise on a recently-renovated park with dog places to eat and enjoy time with Dinosaur BBQ Porto diverse backgrounds. You might here buildings offer unique access to one of runs, a children’s play area, basketball friends, a quick PATH train ride to Portuguese, Spanish, English and the city’s best features – Branch Brook Iberwhen and tennis courts and lots of green Newark or Manhattan and a large The Hamilton Inn Park, designed by the same designer 30 Acres other dialects all on your short walk Fun: space. Check out the Hamilton Park waterfront area with City as New York’s Central Park. views, some TEAMmates prefer life in to the train. It also has some of the Catch a game or concert at the farmers market on Wednesdays, or Fun: best Portuguese and Brazilian food in movies in the park during the summer. other sections of the city. Jersey City waterfront the area. WHERE OUR STAFF LIVE KIPP Newark TEAMmates live all Run the Cherry Blossom 10K in Van Vorst - Located in the In the Heights, TEAMmates love the RPM Raceway Go Carts Downtown - In the Central Business over the city. Many have flocked to Branch Brook Park oldest section of downtown, this accessibility to Hoboken, the diverse District you’ll find some of the newer Teachers Villiage, particularly since Watch a show at the NJ PAC neighborhood centers around Van food options, Riverview Park, and Statue of Liberty/ apartment buildings in the city. You’ll KIPP SPARK Academy is across Vorst Park. If brownstones and amazing views of Manhattan. PATH to NYC find high-rise buildings with gyms, the street. Drinks: amazing restaurants are your thing, Groove on Grove (weeknights entertainment space, and bowling Bello’s Pub this might be the place for you. Elsewhere in Jersey City you’ll find in summer) alleys. There are also a variety of Other staff members live in the Nico Bar and Grill lower rent prices, but still great newly renovated buildings that offer Ironbound, where they enjoy the Barcade Newark - This neighborhood access to Newark and NYC via car Drinks: loft-style living in the downtown area. diverse culture and amazing food Redd’s Biergarten sits on the Jersey City waterfront and or PATH train. In , new Zeppelin Hall Biergarten Parking can be a concern, but there is from Brazilian steakhouses, Portugese features views of , developments have brought high-rise Surf City usually a parking garage close by. and Spanish seafood, and a vibrant, One World Trade Center, and the living and modern conveniences to GETTING AROUND Barcade tight-knit community. Statue of Liberty. More amazing a culturally rich area with amazing Since our schools are spread Teachers Village - Located in Newark’s restaurants, a riverside boardwalk for Indian and Filipino communities. out around Newark, it varies. GETTING AROUND central ward, Teachers Village is the Other staff members enjoy the jogging, and access to a state park It takes about 15 minutes to home to KIPP SPARK Academy and North Ward and South Wards Public transportation is make this a great neighborhood to There are many options at a variety of get into Newark from JC by two other charter schools. Though where you’ll find more single-family available, but transportation hang out with friends. rent price-points. it is still in development, there are houses and much more suburban times vary depending on car, and about 40 by PATH residences teachers can apply for. feeling communities. where you are commuting to. The Heights - This part of Jersey train from downtown. There are also a variety of shops City overlooks currently under construction. and Hoboken. Here you’ll find more RENTS RENTS families, local shops that have been Studio: $1,900 Studio: $850 there forever, and different languages Two bedroom: $3,550 Two bedroom: $1591 and cultures. Photo credit: Shinya Suzuki Photo credit: Bill Benzon 4 5 Hoboken Maplewood

Hoboken is a small, mile-square city just north of Jersey City and the . It overlooks Maplewood is a moderately-sized township about 30 minutes from most of our schools. In 2014, the Hudson River and midtown Manhattan. Known for its night life, you’ll have no shortage of bars, called it “Brooklyn West” because of its blend of culture, small locally owned clubs, restaurants or little shops to check out, including Carlo’s Bake Shop, from the show Cake Boss. businesses and restaurants, and its suburban feel. It is a great option for families, or people looking It’s also easy to catch a PATH train to Newark or NYC via . for a little more space, with access to NYC from its central train station.

NEIGHBORHOODS TO WHERE OUR STAFF LIVE OVERVIEW the stream by the park, and more— CHECK OUT Toni, in uptown says: “I love living STAFF PICKS Just outside of Newark, you’ll find the that tie the community together, staff STAFF PICKS members say. Hoboken doesn’t have well-defined uptown, though many folks like Eats: town of Maplewood, and possibly Eats: downtown near the . Many one of the best suburbs New Jersey neighborhoods like many cities La Isla Cafe Saint James Gate (because it’s so small), but it is roughly people prefer downtown or the west has to offer. Called “Brooklyn West” It’s also a family-friendly area close Elysian Cafe Coda divided into uptown, downtown, and side, but I personally appreciate the by the New York Times, Maplewood to our schools, if your not looking to the west side. 30-somethings in my neighborhood.” Hudson Tavern has become a haven for former live in a city, Many staff members Tratorria Pizza Court Street Brooklynites looking for a little more say it’s a place where a lot of former Cactus Charly Downtown - Here you’ll find all the bars Anna says: “I absolutely love Hoboken. City Bistro space and affordability, all with a Brooklynites and New Yorkers have Fun: you could possibly want. Washington It’s a quaint little town situated on the 30 minute train ride to the heart flocked to be around other like- Street, the main north and south Hudson River, with easy access to Fun: of Manhattan. minded people who outgrew their Baker Street Yoga street in the city is lined with shops, NYC and all of northern Jersey. The Running the Hudson River Walk city apartments. Hiking South Mountain restaurants and bars for your liking. view of Manhattan from the river is Carlo’s Bakery Our staff members in the town rave Reservation Rents can be high downtown because spectacular, but my absolute favorite Zog Sports leagues about it. “The schools are great.” “It is Maplewood is a popular place for our Lots of local events of its proximity to the train station. thing about the city is the people. a beautiful mix of cultures, races and staff because of its proximity to our Maplewood in Motion 5k It is a city of young professionals Drinks: people.” There’s no mystery why. schools, affordability and the amount (October) Uptown - Uptown and close to the and families. I have found them all NJ Pilsner Haus of creature comforts you can find Going to a show at the South river are many high-rise apartments unbelievably friendly, charming active, Cooper’s Union Among its many accolades, staff within its small suburban borders. Orange Performing Arts Center with NYC views, and in-house fun and intellectual. Northern Soul members cite access to lots of Visiting the Turtleback Zoo amenities. Though getting to the train amenities, but all within a small town GETTING AROUND station is a hike, you have very close Meg says, “Hoboken is the best of GETTING AROUND feel. Katy says, “There are many It takes about 30 minutes to drive Drinks: bus and access to NYC. You’ll both worlds, especially if you want to It takes about 30 minutes to restaurants, an independent bookstore from Maplewood to some of our Moonshine also find more young families and be super close to the action. You can drive from Hoboken to Newark, that features guest authors every schools. KIPP Seek Academy is O’Reilly’s Pub 30-somethings here. access KIPP Newark easily, as well as depending on school location. week and a movie theater.” All of this considerably closer. There isn’t an get into the city in less than 15 minutes. is centered around the town’s main easy way to make the trip via public By public transit, you can make HOUSING COSTS West Side - West of Willow Ave you’ll There are a ton of restaurants and street called Maplewood Avenue, transportation, given how spread out the trip in about 35 minutes. Two Bedroom Rental: find more apartments than shops, and bars, not to mention beautiful parks which is the hub of the town. It’s also Newark and Maplewood are. a little less hustle and bustle. You’ll and city views.” here where you can catch a train into $2,600/mo also find smaller dive bars and shops RENTS Manhattan in under 30 minutes. Three bedroom home: that have been there for years. Studio: $2,600 $530,000 Two bedroom: $3,600 There is almost always a town event ­—parades, art shows, caroling at Christmas, rubber duckie races in

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Just west of Newark lies South Orange, a small township with a lot of the same creature comforts Located further into Essex than most of our profiles, Montclair is an upper-middle class one looks for in a city. In South Orange you’ll find Seton Hall University, a downtown village with to upper class township, but more diverse than most you would find in this part of the country. In shops and restaurants, running and hiking trails, and two New Jersey Transit stations with trains to Montclair, you will find some top-notch venues, including the Wellmont Theater, The Montclair Art NYC (approximately 25 minutes). Museum, and a small, private university.

OVERVIEW Thai to Italian (many choices), to OVERVIEW There are many parks, including Similar to Maplewood in many ways, Ethiopian to Indian to Subway there’s STAFF PICKS Located atop the Watchung Eagle Rock Reservation, the Van STAFF PICKS South Orange is a small suburban something for everyone!” Eats: Mountains, Montclair promises a slice Vleck house and gardens, Brookdale Eats: community with many creature Ashley Market Place (groceries) of suburban life, with the same ease park, Nishuane Park, and more. If Villalobos Alexa, learning specialist coordinator of access to Midtown Manhattan. Our you’re looking for a running route, try comforts and great access to New Saint James Gate Ani Ramen York City from multiple train stations. at KIPP TEAM Academy, also lives staff raves about its suburban, yet stopping by Fleet Feet Montclair, a in South Orange and notes “It’s great Reservoir city-like lifestyle and community feel. local running store that has them all Toast Monique is a assistant principal at for people who want to have direct Bottagra South mapped out. The Corner access to NYC, (the train line is a Raymond’s KIPP SPARK Academy. She and her Fun: Among the many positive attributes husband were looking for a place a direct line into the city!) but still want staff talk about is Montclair’sMontclair is popular amongst parents, Brick Lane Outdoor festivals in the summer little bit quieter than Newark, but still that suburban feel.” New York feel when it comes to mostly because of its diversity and Mesob with great access to her school and Exploring the village downtown restaurants, book stores, independent great schools. the grocers, shops and restaurants Whether you’re looking for a quiet Trains into NYC theaters and art galleries, but with the Fun: they loved. She noted “When it comes suburb, or a city vibe with a little Hiking South Mountain back-yard space growing families GETTING AROUND Wellmont Theater to South Orange, NJ there’s always more space, South Orange is worth Reservation need and want. It takes about 30 minutes to drive from Hiking Eagle Rock Reservation a lot going on. It’s a great suburban a look. Additional bonus – it’s a short Lots of local events Montclair to the center of Newark. Montclair Farmer’s Market town that has an urban vibe.” commute to Newark. Going to a show at the South There is just so much to do in KIPP Rise and KIPP Newark Collegiate Montclair Art Museum Orange Performing Arts Center Montclair. Whether you’re looking would be considerably closer. Public Art galleries off She also notes how easy it is to get GETTING AROUND Visiting the Turtleback Zoo for brunch spots, neighborhood transportation will take you longer, Bloomfield ve.A around. “Whether you want to go It takes about 16 minutes to get to the bars, soccer and rugby leagues for jumping from bus to bus in about 40 Montclair Film Festival out to Millburn for some change of center of Newark, which will get you Drinks: you children, or parks to host a play minutes, unless you live near one of scenery or pop over to Maplewood for to most of our campuses. If you’re Gaslight Brewery date, the neighborhoods around the train stations, which only take Drinks: some Pub action (Saint James Gate) driving to KIPP Life or KIPP Rise, it Bunnies Montclair and Upper Montclair have 20 minutes. Upstairs you’ll never get bored! It is centrally will likely be 10 minutes or less. To what your looking for in a small-town Just Jake’s (live music!) located to everything fun.” commute by public transportation, it HOUSING COSTS feeling community. The Crosby should take you about 27 minutes to Two bedroom Rental: Not only does South Orange provide get to our offices downtown. Other staff members remark about $1,888 HOUSING COSTS shops and restaurants, but the the walk-ability of the downtown downtown area also has a small village Three bedroom home: area, especially Bloomfield Avenue, Two bedroom Rental: feel, complete with gas light lamps and $550,000 the amount of “creature comforts” $1,888 walkable amenities. “There’s a bunch available, entertainment and a Three bedroom home: of excellent restaurants all within college town feel around Montclair $550,000 walking distance, from American to State University.

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Manhattan Brooklyn

Manhattan! The city the never sleeps! New York, New York! This iconic city is a fairly short commute There are many staff members who make the commute from Brooklyn to Newark every day. If you from Newark, and a staff favorite as well. There is so much to do, so many sights to see, so many are looking for a slice of New York life and want to live near 2.6 million people, Brooklyn might be a bright lights, and so many neighborhoods to check out. With so much variety, there’s bound to be a good fit for you. place for you if you’re looking for some city life.

NEIGHBORHOODS WHAT OUR STAFF SAY NEIGHBORHOODS WHAT OUR STAFF SAY TO CHECK OUT KIPPsters from our Newark schools STAFF PICKS TO CHECK OUT We have staff that live or have lived STAFF PICKS The West Village - Located on the live all over Manhattan. Some note the Eats: There are a TON of neighborhoods in in Brooklyn neighborhoods all over Eats: parks in their neighborhoods. Central the borough. In Fort Greene, staff west side of Manhattan, the West Joseph Leonard Brooklyn worth checking out, but here Table 87 Pizza Village is home to many celebrities, Park is well known, but there are also members have mentioned the age 12 Chairs are a few of our suggestions. Luzzo’s Pizza brunch spots, restaurants, and small smaller parks in local neighborhoods diversity as a real selling point. There Chelsea Market Henry Public shops. The West Village is a place like the Highline in Chelsea, Riverfront Bay Ridge - The south Brooklyn are lots of people in their 20s, 30s Hibino - Sushi in Manhattan where you can find a Park on the Upper West Side, Fort Momofuku Noodle Bar neighborhood is safe, quiet, and and 40s, which gives it a different feel Minetta Tavern neighborhood feel. Added bonus, it Tyron Park in Inwood, and the last close to harborside jogging paths and than most of Manhattan. Fun: sits on the PATH line, which makes indigenous forest in Manhattan at parks. A diverse mix of communities, Fun: Barclays Center commuting to Newark much easier. Inwood Hill Park. great food scene, and more affordable Entertainment is also a huge selling Brooklyn Academy of Music Central Park rents make this neighborhood a point for Brooklyn KIPPsters. Catch a Inwood/Washington Heights - Beyond parks, Manhattan offers The Highline great choice. show at Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn Bowl Located in the northernmost parts historic, culturally diverse Broadway Shows watch a game or big-name concert Tour the Brooklyn Brewery of Manhattan, Inwood is a cheaper neighborhoods throughout all of A thousand other things. Sunset Park - Located just north of at Barclays Center, or spend the day Run through Prospect Park option while still remaining in Manhattan. Staff members in the Bay Ridge on the , exploring at the Brooklyn Flea or Fort Manhattan. Here, you’ll find access West Village have loved the historic, Drinks: Sunset Park is another quiet, Greene Park. Drinks: to bigger parks and great views of the immigrant roots in a walkable The Tippler brownstone lined neighborhood off Brooklyn Public House Palisades and the Hudson River. neighborhood close the the PATH Game the beaten path. The commute to TEAMmates in Brooklyn Heights Colonie trains to Newark, Jersey City The Marlton Newark is fairly easy by car (via the say to check out this neighborhood Roebling Inn Union Square - A smaller neighborhood and Hoboken. Analogue Verrazano-Narrows bridge) or subway if you’re looking for peace and quiet, Barcade north of the West Village. Here you’ll (via the R train). but you’re not looking to move to find more restaurants, shops, and Of course, world-class entertainment GETTING AROUND the suburbs. GETTING AROUND cool stuff to check out, plus a great is what New York City is known for, The commutes are going to Fort Green/Clinton Hill - Located Brooklyn is big. Driving, it can so plan on seeing Broadway, Off- TEAMmates in Sunset Park say the community park. vary from neighborhood to next to downtown Brooklyn and near take anywhere from 40 minutes Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway neighborhood is worth checking out neighborhood. If you live in Barclays Center, Ft. Green is a busier to well over an hour. The East Harlem - Recommended if you shows, catch live comedy at the neighborhood. With a lot of age and if you’re looking for easier commutes the northern parts of the city, average is 65 minutes by drive, this neighborhood is a little Upright Citizen’s Brigade, and catch ethnic diversity, you’ll find a lot to do to Newark and affordable rents. You’ll train and 61 minutes by car. more cost-effective than the rest of live music at any of the city’s ballrooms driving is your best bet at and a see in this neighborhood. also find a tight-knit community the city. throughout different neighborhoods. around 40 minutes. feel where neighbors look out for each other and share a cup of sugar RENTS RENTS and warn each other before they get Studio: $2,200 Studio: $2,900 parking tickets. Two bedroom: $3,200 Two bedroom: $5,400 10 11 WHERE WE ARE IN CAMDEN

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1 KIPP Lanning Square Primary 2 KIPP Lanning Square Middle 3 KIPP Whittier Middle 525 Clinton Street 525 Clinton Street 740 Chestnut Street

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Camden Cherry Hill

Camden, New Jersey is the location of our three schools: two middle schools and an elementary Cherry Hill is a suburb in New Jersey, just outside of . The area provides you access to school. Living in Camden provides you the opportunity to get to know the community of your city life whenever you want, with just a twenty-minute drive. The town of young professionals and students well, and offers a variety of cultural experiences, including food and art. It’s close to families has restaurants, shops, and parks for your enjoyment. TEAMmates agree, Cherry Hill “is Philadelphia, just ten minutes using PATCO, and has a thriving downtown area. One of our team- great if you have a family!” mates’ favorite parts about living in the area? She shares: “I love how easy the commute is to work!”

THINGS TO CHECK OUT than 15,000 aquatic species. It’s THINGS TO CHECK OUT community festival for everyone to BB&T Pavilion - This outdoor the only aquarium in the world with STAFF PICKS Timber Creek Dog Park - If you have a enjoy. There are a number of things to STAFF PICKS amphitheater, with a 25,000 seat hippos, and has the largest collection Eats: furry friend, make sure to take a trip to do that provide entertainment for kids Eats: and adults alike! Some of the activities capacity, hosts a wide range of artists of sharks on the East Coast! It’s a Sixth Street Lounge the dog park nearby! There’s a fenced, Little Tuna great way to spend a Saturday with 9 acre area in the woods for all of the in recent years have included crafting, over the course of the year. There’s The Panzarotti Spot P.J. Whelihan’s Pub access to lawn seats, outdoor, and the kids, and can be a great place to neighborhood dogs to play. On top of petting zoo, moon bounce, farmer’s Rocco’s Steaks + Restaurant covered seating. The venue has celebrate birthdays! that, there are nature trails, an outdoor market, beer garden, and live music. hosted artists across genres, including Corinne’s Place amphitheater, and fountains to enjoy. Pho Barclay Cooper’s Poynt Waterfront Park - Jake’s Place - This park is dedicated Monsoon Indian Cuisine kid friendly shows like Kidz Bop Live. Drinks: There is also an indoor theater that A 5-acre park along the waterfront, Garden State Discovery Museum - to being an all-inclusive playground The Victor Drinks: seats up to 7,000. Cooper’s Poynt is the perfect place to This museum is a great place to take and aims to be a “playground for bring the kids to play. It also has a great Starbucks your kids for a day of adventure. There everybody.” The focus is to provide Pour House engagement opportunities for Farm and Fisherman Freddy’s Restaurant - This is the view of Philadelphia! The park also Fun: are plenty of interactive exhibits for includes access to Camden’s biking, kids of all ages, including a climbing everyone, young and old, regardless of Saxby’s Haddonfield place to find authentic Puerto Rican Philadelphia and Dominican food. A favorite within walking, and running trails. The area wall, an art studio, and a theater. ability. That means it’s accessible and Fun: the community, it also brings in people also hosts annual and traveling events, provides play opportunities for people from surrounding towns and cities. such as Camden Night Gardens and Cherry Hill Mall - Get everything you with all different abilities. The park Philadelphia The owner is also a staple of the Trenton Circus Squad. GETTING AROUND need from the Cherry Hill Mall. With is community based and community Nature walks community, and provides donations to The PATCO services Camden plenty of stores for shopping and built and provides opportunities to local charities. WHERE STAFF LIVE and South Jersey to and from places to dine, you’ll be able to run all come together and build similar parks GETTING AROUND Our KIPP NJ TEAMmates live in Philadelphia. Additionally, of your errands with one stop. in other areas. There is access to NJTransit Donkey’s Place Steaks - Another an apartment complex called The The RiverLink Ferry offers buses and trains that help community favorite, Donkey’s is Victor. Situated on the Camden seasonal service between Bury the Hatchet - Find release with WHERE STAFF LIVE you get to and from the known for their cheesesteaks. Food Waterfront, it has a great view of Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia the sport that’s been growing in Our KIPP NJ TEAMmates live in city. It is helpful to have a Network agrees, placing them on Philadelphia, a dedicated parking lot, and the Camden Waterfront. popularity - axe throwing! Bury the apartments at The Grand apartment car in the suburbs. Hatchet is an indoor axe throwing complex and in Barclay Farms. There’s their list of Best Cheesesteaks in and is conveniently located close to It is helpful to have a car to Philadelphia, even though they’re on our schools. range. It’s a great place to hang out a mix of TEAMmates who rent and get around Camden and the RENTS the other side of the river! with friends, grab a drink, and release own their property. There are plenty South Jersey area. any tension. of affordable options in beautiful Studio: $1,100 Adventure Aquarium - On the neighborhoods in the area. Two Bedroom: $1,600 Camden Waterfront, Adventure RENTS Cherry Hill Harvest Festival - Every Aquarium has exhibits with more Studio: $800 fall, Cherry Hill Township holds a Two Bedroom: $1,200 14 15 PHILADELPHIA

Collingswood Fishtown/Northern Liberties

Collingswood is another suburb in New Jersey, also close to Philadelphia. Just 10 minutes from Fishtown and Northern Liberties are adjacent neighborhoods just north of Center City. Formerly Cherry Hill, and under 20 minutes to Philadelphia, Collingswood is a great place to live if you want to industrial neighborhoods, Northern Liberties was known for manufacturing, and Fishtown as a hub have access to city life without living in the center of it all. TEAMmates who live here love the area, for the commercial fishing industry, these neighborhoods have undergone revitalization in recent because, “If you do want to go to the city, you can take a 15 minute train ride!” years. The result is two trendy neighborhoods distinguished by loft-style apartments, interesting bars and restaurants, and independently owned businesses. For our teammates who enjoy live music, they “love checking out concerts at the Fillmore!” THINGS TO CHECK OUT landscaping plants, soaps, flowers, THINGS TO CHECK OUT a wonderful space for family and Collingswood Music - This is a great and pet treats! There are also STAFF PICKS The Piazza - The Piazza is an community events, as it’s full of STAFF PICKS spot for music lovers! Stop by to find occasional events within the market, Eats: 80,000ft² open air event space. It has open green spaces, picnic areas, and Eats: your favorites on vinyl. They also have including pie-eating contests, live a 400ft² LED screen that is used to playground equipment. Devil’s Creek Brewery Green Eggs Cafe music lessons and gear for rental music, and salsa contests. It’s a great broadcast sporting events (like the The Pop Shop or purchase! If you’re interested in way to spend a Saturday! World Cup!) and concerts. There is La Colombe - The La Colombe coffee El Camino Real learning a new instrument, they also Keg and Kitchen also a permanent stage space for live brand has been spreading like wildfire, Front St. Cafe provide music lessons. Collingswood Annual Book Festival Oasis music. The Piazza is often the sight of but their flagship store is in the heart Fette Sau - Calling all book lovers! Every fall, markets, fairs, and festivals. of Fishtown. This large converted Drinks: Drinks: Knight Park - This 70 acre park Collingswood hosts an annual book warehouse has ample seating, Grooveground in the center of Collingswood is a festival. In addition to the booths of Frankford Hall - Frankford Hall is delicious coffee, and a rotating menu Bottle Bar perfect place to relax outdoors. The books and authors along Haddon Ave, Devil’s Creek Brewery an indoor/outdoor German-Style that features bread baked in their Bourbon & Branch picturesque location hosts community there are special events for adults, Revolution Coffee Roasters beer garden, located in the heart of wood-burning oven. La Colombe is Urban Village Brewery events (like concerts and movies), teens, and children. In preparation for Fishtown. They offer tons of beers a great place to meet catch up with Fun: and wedding ceremonies. It’s also a the event, you can also participate in on tap, and a fun variety of German friends or hunker down and get some Fun: popular spot for athletic leagues, from their range of contests for poetry and Cooper River Park foods. In summer they open up the work done. Barcade little league to recreational. even neologism! Philadelphia big garage doors to let the breeze Garage through, and in the winter they bring WHERE STAFF LIVE North Bowl Annual May Fair - Every year WHERE STAFF LIVE GETTING AROUND out heat lamps and light the fire pits. Many of our KIPP NJ TEAMmates Keystone Mini Golf Collingswood hosts over 200 artists Our KIPP NJ TEAMmates either rent There is access to NJTransit They’re known for their ping pong live in apartments or townhouses and crafters at the May Fair on Haddon or own apartments and townhouses. buses and trains, PATCO, and foosball tables, as well as their in Fishtown and Northern Liberties. GETTING AROUND Avenue. The day includes stages The Parkview at Collingswood and Amtrak, and Greyhound that Jenga sets. The Oxford Mills building, located in Both neighborhoods are for live music, food vendors, and a The Collings At The Lumberyard are help you get to and from the Fishtown, is a renovated garment dye accessible by SEPTA’s KidZone with pony rides, carnival a couple of affordable complexes in city and other NJ destinations. Penn Treaty Park - Penn Treaty Park factory that has beautiful loft-style Market-Frankford El, and are games, and children-friendly crafters. is a 7 acre waterfront park on the the area. It is helpful to have a car in apartments that feature exposed brick also serviced by buses and River. According to legend, and original wooden floors, but the the suburbs. trolleys. Both neighborhoods Farmer’s Market - The Farmer’s this park is the site where William best part is that this building provides Market happens every Saturday Penn met with Native Americans discounts to educators! are car, bicycle, and from May through November. While RENTS to create a peaceful agreement pedestrian friendly. you can pick up your fresh produce Studio: $1,200 for co-habitating in this part of the for the week here, you can also find Two Bedroom: $1,700 . Today, the park is RENTS Studio: $800 Two Bedroom: $1,400 16 17 Fairmount South Philly

Also referred to as the “Art Museum Area”, Fairmount is home to several world-renowned museums South Philly has a little bit of everything: art, restaurants, gardens, shopping, and markets. There including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Franklin Institute, and the Rodin and Barnes are plenty of neighborhoods in the area to live in and explore. South Philly is also a hot-spot for Foundation. Fairmount is an eclectic neighborhood known for beautiful green spaces, and a summertime activities, like beer and food festivals! Teammates mention that they “love how hopping restaurant scene. many great restaurants there are on the ave!”

THINGS TO CHECK OUT animals, including giraffes, zebras, THINGS TO CHECK OUT lakes will take you out of city-life for The “Rocky” Steps - The steps of and kangaroos. The zoo is open STAFF PICKS The Magic Gardens - Philadelphia’s just a while, and provides you with STAFF PICKS the Philadelphia Museum of Art are year-round and features Zoo360, a Eats: Magic Gardens is an artistic experience opportunities to partake in different Eats: affectionately called “The ‘Rocky’ unique animal trail system that allows that showcases a large mosaic piece activities such as: fishing, golfing, Sabrina’s Birra Steps,” after they were featured in the animals to explore the zoo and roam by Isaiah Zagar. It spans across three and . Kite and Key first “Rocky” movie. A statue of Rocky to different enclosures from above. city lots that includes both indoor The Tasty at the bottom of the steps is a major Pizza Vitri galleries and an outdoor labyrinth. It’s The Miracle on South 13th Street Barcelona attraction, and the steps are often Kelly Drive - A popular biking and Urban Saloon a must-see in Philadelphia! - During the winter holidays, this Bing Bing the site of festivals, outdoor fitness running path for city-dwellers, portion of 13th street, between Tasker Drinks: Drinks: classes, and contests. this nine mile loop runs along the The Italian Market - The Italian St and Morris St, is tastefully covered Bar Hygge Schuylkill River and brings you down Market is a curbside market in with beautiful holiday decorations and Pub on Passyunk East Fairmount Park - Fairmount park to Boathouse Row. While you’re here, Bishop’s Collar the Bella Vista neighborhood. The lights. People from all over the city Second District is a 9,200 acre park within the city you might see rowers, other runners, St. Stephen’s Green area includes grocers, restaurants, come to either drive or walk through Brewing Company limits of Philadelphia. The park is and even some great nature views. OCF Coffee House bakers, and cheese shops, all heavily the winter wonderland. You’ll hear Chhaya Cafe home to miles of trails for horseback influenced by Italy. There’s even a holiday classics playing as you stroll Devil’s Den riding, biking, and jogging. Other Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Fun: bakery dedicated to providing solely leisurely down the sidewalks and, if activities include tours of the historic - This historic site is home to beautiful The Franklin Institute gluten free goods! you’re lucky, you might even get to Fun: mansions located in the park, and landscaping and art that reflects Philadelphia Museum of Art meet Santa! The Heinz Wildlife Refuge outdoor concerts. Japanese history and culture. The 17th Passyunk Ave - Check out Passyunk Theaters on Broad Street century style Japanese fenced garden GETTING AROUND Ave for a range of shops, bars, and WHERE STAFF LIVE Eastern State Penitentiary - Eastern includes contemporary paintings, a Both neighborhoods are restaurants. The street crosses Many of our KIPP NJ TEAMmates GETTING AROUND State Penitentiary is no longer an beautiful waterfall as well as a koi accessible by SEPTA’s through the neighborhoods of East live in apartments or townhouses in The neighborhoods in South operating prison, however, it was once pond—don’t forget to feed them Market-Frankford El, and Passyunk and Passyunk Square. Lit Queen Village and Passyunk Square. Philly are accessible by the most notorious prison in the world. before you leave! area also serviced by buses up in a way that makes you feel like Some rent and some own, but either SEPTA (Broad Street) and The prison is now open for tours of old you’re on Main Street, Passyunk Ave and trolleys. Both neighbor- way, you’ll find affordable housing in a area also serviced by buses cells and abandoned guard towers. WHERE STAFF LIVE feels like the center of city. See a few great neighborhood! hoods are car, bicycle, and In the fall, the penitentiary becomes Many of our KIPP NJ TEAMmates staff picks for places to eat and drink and trolleys. Neighborhoods a spooky haunted house, which is live in apartments or townhouses in pedestrian friendly. land on this street. are car, bicycle, and always very scary and very fun! Fairmount. The Collonade is a popular pedestrian friendly. choice, as are the townhouses that line RENTS FDR Park - A great place to relax and The Philadelphia Zoo - The the quiet streets of the neighborhood. Studio: $800 enjoy being outdoors is FDR Park, RENTS Philadelphia Zoo is the country’s first Two Bedroom: $1,400 located at the southernmost point Studio: $800 zoo! The zoo is home to over 1,300 of South Philly. The greenery and Two Bedroom: $1,500

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