Most of modern day Roxborough was once part of Roxborough Township, which was incorporated into the City of Philadelphia following the passage of the Consolidation Act of 1854. The commercial spine of the neighborhood is Ridge Avenue, which as its name suggests, runs along the ridge between the Wissahickon Creek and the Schuylkill River. Most businesses are located on Ridge Avenue and most residents are within walking distance to it. In an effort to revitalize Ridge Avenue, the area has been awarded large grants. Several coffee shops and restaurants have opened recently, such as Starbucks. Boutiques and yoga studios are beginning to open, attracting a gentrified feel to the area.

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