Franklin, Pennsylvania

About Franklin

Franklin is a close-knit town in northwestern Pennsylvania, home to 5,933 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Franklin is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.68 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,268 residents per square mile.

📰 Franklin News Today

• Franklin County reports seven measles cases as Pennsylvania total climbs to 1,078 LocalNews1 · Oct 8
• Wayne G. Ludlow Obituary | Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home | Franklin, PA Tribute Archive · Oct 6
• America’s Hidden Tiffany Treasure in Franklin, PA Atlas Obscura · Sep 30
• What is the unemployment rate in Franklin County, PA right now? USAFacts · Sep 30
• Jackie S. Dolby Obituary (2026) - Franklin, PA - Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory Legacy | Obituary · Oct 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Pennsylvania headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Franklin Unique

• One of 30 places in the US named Franklin — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,933.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Franklin

• Eat'n Park — american
• The Runway Ristorante & Lounge — italian
• 4 Stars Pizza
• Bella Cucina
• Benjamin's Roadhouse
• Country Grub
• Iron Furnace Coffee (café)
• Kings — regional
• Leonardo's
• Pizza Hut — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Coria Jacobs Gallery LLC · Art gallery
• DeBence Antique Music World · Museum
• Gameland · Arcade

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Franklin

• 11th Street Park reviews ★
• 14 Street Park reviews ★
• 15th Street Park reviews ★
• 3rd Steet Park reviews ★
• Bandstand Park reviews ★
• Fort Franklin Park reviews ★
• Fountain Park reviews ★
• Historic Franklin Garrison Monument reviews ★
• KFC Memorial Garden reviews ★
• Miller-Sibley Park reviews ★
• Riverfront Park reviews ★
• Robert Brown Memorial Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Franklin

• Central El Sch
• Franklin Area JSHS
• Rocky Grove JSHS
• Sandycreek El Sch
• Valley Grove El Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Franklin

🏘️ Nearby Communities