West Philadelphia

West Philadelphia is a region of the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the western side of the Schuylkill River to the city line, centrally located and stretching north and south of Market Street, but not including areas south of Baltimore Ave, which is a part of Southwestern Philadelphia.

Related Topics:
City of Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - Schuylkill River - Southwestern Philadelphia

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To people outside of Philadelphia, West Philadelphia is widely known from being mentioned in the theme song to the television series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in which Will Smith sings the lyric "In West Philadelphia, born and raised", reflecting his origins in the Wynnefield neighborhood.

Related Topics:
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Will Smith

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Some prominent neighborhoods within this region include Overbrook, Wynnefield, and University City.

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