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06.04.20, 22:56 PM General Topics
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Philadelphia moms, is the city safe? Which neighborhoods would you recommend? Exploring the opportunity of moving there. 51 and older kids in college, so I would be on my own. Any other tips greatly appreciated. Thanks [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.04.20, 10:56 PM Flag
 

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Part of the city are unsafe, but once you are unlikely to find yourself in those areas. Look in Rittenhouse, Society Hill, Center City, Old City, Bella Vista, Queen Village. Pretty much anything below City Hall and above Washington is safe, for the most part. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:02 PM Flag
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Also Chestnut Hill [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:05 PM Flag
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Thanks. Is it fairly easy to make friends/ meet people? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:09 PM Flag
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I posted on your other thread but I went to college in Philly. It was the most welcoming, friendly place I've ever lived! Turned me from an introvert to a social butterfly. I was dumbfounded when I then moved to SF and made *zero* new friends in 3 years - I thought every city was like Philly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:20 PM Flag
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Love this description. So true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:23 PM Flag
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My favorite neighborhoods were Chestnut Hill, Mount Airy, Rittenhouse, and Fitler. But certainly South Philly and Society Hill and Old City have their charms. I feel it's harder to meet people if you are older than your 20s, but these days there are so many groups you can find online that do meetups, or join organizations that have people with common interests, like running, film, wine tasting, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 01:09 AM Flag
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100%. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 02:30 AM Flag
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I'd look at Rittenhouse Square/ Fitler Square, if you're not on a super-tight budget (and even if you are, Philadelphia will seem crazy cheap compared to NY). Some people like Old City, and it's beautiful!, or Society Hill (I'd avoid; can get crowded with young but not dangerous hordes on weekends). Art Museum/Fairmount also an option (though it's not great for public transportation or street parking). Good luck with the move! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:14 PM Flag
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My best apartment ever was on fitler square! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:22 PM Flag
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I think you mean that Old City gets full of young ppl on the weekend? Not Society Hill. I haven't lived in Philly for many years so please correct me if things have changed! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 12:06 AM Flag
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op- thank you so much! This is all very helpful. It sounds like a great city... I had only visited a few times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 03:04 AM Flag
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I live in Mt Airy moved from NYC a year ago. It’s amazing. Great parks, friendly neighbors, liberal vibe. Yards. Check it out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 01:37 AM Flag
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op- sounds great, I will. Thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 03:05 AM Flag
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one last thing, do you need a doorman? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 04:00 AM Flag
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This is not really a thing in Philly except for some apartment buildings downtown, not common to have one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 04:04 PM Flag
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op- thanks. Just so used to it that I wonder if some places are safe anyway. I realize it's more of a NYC thing... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 04:07 PM Flag
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You will probably have a house! My SIL lives in Queen Village and I would move there in a heartbeat. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/331-Queen-St-Philadelphia-PA-19147/10180781_zpid/? for example [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 04:25 PM Flag
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