I have friends who live there and I have spent Shabbosos there. It is also referred to as the Northeast. Yes, there is a frum community there with at least two major Orthodox shuls (one more yeshivish, more like Young Israel) and at least one shtieble. Kosher food is available in the major supermarkets but many people go to Lakewood for better selection and prices. The neighborhood is a mix, mostly lower-class whites and some minorities, and there are not a lot of choices of schools. Younger people and those who can afford it move to suburbs such as Elkins Park, but real estate from what I understand is still pretty affordable. Best to contact the rav of the Ahavas Torah shul, who can give you more insights.
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