In West Philadelphia Born And Raised

Did you know that West Philadelphia was the first "streetcar suburb?" Or that the Lenape tribe once settled in the area? Worry not, apparently no one did.

According to a Penn press release, the history of West Philly is largely untold — something Penn students are trying to change. An academically-based community service class in the College has put together the West Philadelphia Community Center website, a virtual online history of the 'hood. Call it more Penntrification of sorts, but the site is pretty legit. We feel that the Fresh Prince would approve.