Psst — I'm new here too!
New to Northern Liberties? Start here.
A short, honest guide to the businesses and basics worth knowing in your first few months — picked by someone who lives here, not paid placements pretending to be recommendations.
Pick a pin
Start with a category
Every category is part of one guide to Northern Liberties: what to set up first, who to call, and where to go.
1. The basics — set these up first
Internet & Utilities
How to set up electric, gas, water, and internet service when you move to Northern Liberties, and who to contact for each.
Read →🚗Parking & Transit
Getting a residential parking permit, reserving curb space on moving day, and getting around Northern Liberties by SEPTA train, trolley, bus, or on foot.
Read →🗑️Trash & Recycling
Find your trash and recycling collection days by address, plus the City's rules for set-out times, bins, bulk items, and illegal dumping.
Read →2. Getting to know the neighborhood
Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters
Dog walkers and pet sitters who serve Northern Liberties, with phone numbers and what each one offers.
Read →📦Movers
Movers who serve Northern Liberties, with phone numbers and what each one offers.
Read →🔧Handyman Services
Handyman services that serve Northern Liberties, with phone numbers and what each one does.
Read →🚿Plumbers
Plumbers who serve Northern Liberties, with phone numbers and what each one offers.
Read →🌡️HVAC
Heating and cooling companies that serve Northern Liberties, with phone numbers and what each one offers.
Read →🖌️Painters
Painters who serve Northern Liberties, with phone numbers and what each one does.
Read →🛒Groceries
Where to buy groceries in Northern Liberties, from full supermarkets to smaller markets.
Read →☕Coffee Shops
Independent coffee shops and cafes in Northern Liberties.
Read →🍽️Restaurants
Restaurants worth knowing in Northern Liberties.
Read →🥐Bakeries
Bakeries and pastry shops in Northern Liberties.
Read →🍸Bars & Cocktails
Bars and cocktail spots worth knowing in Northern Liberties.
Read →🍺Breweries
Breweries and taprooms in Northern Liberties.
Read →🦷Dentists
Dental offices in Northern Liberties.
Read →🩺Physical Therapy
Physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics in Northern Liberties.
Read →🏋️Gyms & Fitness
Gyms and fitness studios in Northern Liberties.
Read →💪Personal Training
Personal trainers and training studios in Northern Liberties.
Read →🧘Yoga Studios
Yoga studios in Northern Liberties.
Read →✂️Hair Salons
Hair salons in Northern Liberties.
Read →💈Barbers
Barbershops in Northern Liberties.
Read →💅Nail Salons
Nail salons in Northern Liberties.
Read →🐾Veterinarians
Veterinary practices in Northern Liberties.
Read →🐕Dog Daycare & Boarding
Dog daycare and boarding in Northern Liberties.
Read →✂️Pet Groomers
Dog and cat groomers in and around Northern Liberties.
Read →🏠Realtors
Real estate brokerages with offices in Northern Liberties, for buying, selling, or renting.
Read →📬Mailbox & Package Receiving
Mailbox rental and package receiving in Northern Liberties.
Read →🧸Childcare & Daycare
Childcare centers, preschools, and daycares in Northern Liberties.
Read →👗Clothing & Boutiques
Clothing shops and boutiques in Northern Liberties.
Read →🎁Gift & Specialty Shops
Gift shops and specialty stores in Northern Liberties.
Read →🎳Entertainment & Activities
Things to do in Northern Liberties, from bowling to cooking classes to art studios.
Read →📞Who to Call
Who to call in Northern Liberties for emergencies, police, city services, utilities, and your local representatives.
Read →🏫Schools
Which public schools serve Northern Liberties, how to look up the school for your address, and where to find charter, private, and pre-K options.
Read →The Newcomer Guide
If you only read one page on this site, make it the guide — it links to everything else.
How well do you know Northern Liberties?
Ten questions on the Liberties. Start Watered Down, finish Freeman of the Liberties.
Play Barrel ProofTakes about 3 minutes.
Snapshots
Around the neighborhood
Photos: placeholder tone blocks — swap in real neighborhood photography.
On his block
Page 2: the backstory
Hi! I'm Jason. I'm new here too.
I moved to Northern Liberties from South Jersey in January 2026 and immediately had all the normal questions that come with moving somewhere new:
- Where do I buy groceries?
- Who's a good vet?
- How does parking work?
- Who do I call when something breaks?
The answers were scattered everywhere. So I started building the thing I wanted when I got here. We can figure out the neighborhood together.
— Jason
Read the full story →Free · One page · No spam
Your first 30 days in Northern Liberties
A one-page list of everything to set up after moving to Northern Liberties: utilities, parking permit, trash day, and the places worth knowing. Plus a few short emails over your first weeks. No spam, and you can unsubscribe anytime.
- Right away
the checklist PDF and every setup link, all at once. - Day 3
what to find before something breaks — shutoff, breaker panel, detectors. - Day 7
the deadlines that started the day you moved — PennDOT, permits, insurance. - Day 12
the block's rhythm — trash slides, snow routes, recycling rules. - Day 18
how to stop being the new person. - Day 25
making it home — furniture, pet groomers. - Day 32
one month in — what did we miss?
Picks are chosen on merit
Not paid placements pretending to be recommendations.
Paid Partnerships are always labeled
Some businesses sponsor a category to meet new residents. You'll always see it marked.