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billstrash t1_ixznb73 wrote

Personally, I think it's a mistake. Sure, it's fun and all, but paying the City Wage tax and then having to deal with the awful parking and snow situation would piss me off. I can understand wanting to live in the city and have a cool neighborhood, but Manayunk is rough living (I think crime is fine there btw, not my issue). At the very least get closer to the Wissahickon stop. But, I think you'd be better off in Fairmount or out in Conshy (or some lively burb).

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alittlemouth t1_ixzokq6 wrote

Does it not snow in Fairmount or the burbs? Wild!

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billstrash t1_ixzum7v wrote

When it snows, the municipality can clear the roads and get people mobile again inside of 12 hours. Doesn't happen in Manayunk. And the burbs are way better for snow and parking. Sorry if I hurt your sensitivities and sense of home...

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Dryheavemorning t1_ixzodtl wrote

> (or some lively burb).

Yeah, those are really tough to name...

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JBizznass t1_ixzp3jp wrote

Ardmore, media, Conshohocken, collingswood…

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Dryheavemorning t1_ixzpem0 wrote

Lol, I work in Conshohocken, it's boring and bland as fuck. Collingwood, media and Ardmore are nice but none are "lively" like good neighborhoods in the City.

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JBizznass t1_iy45cg7 wrote

I guess it depends on what you definition of lively is. All of those places have a downtown with many bars, restaurants, coffee shops, stores (including small business), gyms, salons, and other services. They have parks and other recreation areas. Also good access to regional rail.

I go out to happy hour in Ardmore with friends and have great conversations with others while there. We go out to brunch and chill sipping bloody Marys. You can go to a show at Ardmore music hall. Go see a independent movie at Bryn Mawr movie theater. In summer there’s multiple farmers markets that are always swarming with people. My neighborhood has a block parties a few times a year and all the neighbors come and hang out. At this point in my life this is the liveliness I’m looking for. It may not seem lively if you are 22, but a place like Ardmore is in fact really awesome and full of life.

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