I'm actually in Germantown, but I live just across Wissahickon Ave. from East Falls, and am pretty familiar with the area bounded by Lincoln Dr. on the N, Queen Lane on the S, Wissahickon Ave. on the E and Henry Ave. on the W. Most of the area is either apartments or part of Philadelphia University, with some large houses on some blocks. A lot of college students live in the area, given the proximity to Phila U., St. Joe's, LaSalle and Temple.

Queen Lane and Chelten Stations (R8 CH West) are on the G'Town side of Wissahickon Ave. From Chelten to Center City is roughly 20 minutes. East Falls Station (R6 Norristown) is on Midvale between Warden and Ridge next to St. Bridget's, and is also a 20 minute ride to Center City. The J bus makes its way west from Bridesburg via Arrott Terminal, Olney and Logan, and ends its run at Chelten and Wissahickon Aves. The K starts at Arrott Terminal, and travels through Olney and East Oak Lane before heading through Germantown, ending its run at Ridge and Midvale Aves. Other buses that run through the area are the R (Wissahickon Xfer Center to Frankford), the 26 (Chelten Station to Frankford) and the 32 (Roxborough to South Philly).

There isn't a whole lot in the area as far as businesses. There is a cafe and a dry cleaner in School Lane House, and that's about it, though Chelten Ave. and Ridge Ave. aren't too far away (15-20 min. on foot). It's a nice area...I walk through the neighborhood at night frequently, and don't fear for my safety.

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