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gsp137 t1_j5rag9k wrote

Reply to What would you miss most about NJ if you went elsewhere? by joe_digriz

I love the small towns, each with its own unique downtown, bars, restaurants, mom and pop shops all within a walkable area. I live two block from such a treasure. Walk to the movie, train to NYC, post office, barber, dinner and cocktails. Love NJ’s diversity, ethnically, geographically and culturally, but our small “cities” are True Jersey

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gsp137 t1_j29ylhh wrote

Reply to Menlo Traffic Rant by johnyhojnsh

  1. the most rude drivers are the one cutting the line on the parkway getting off on rte 1 2) the most clueless drivers are the one who enable this bad behavior by allow gaps 3) the most useless party in the cluster are the driver going south on rte 1 by the parkway that crawl along in the right lane magnifying the parkway backup. This is NJ …..let’s get it together, knuckleheads
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gsp137 t1_irretpm wrote

Reply to Considering moving to either North Jersey or DC suburbs (Maryland/Virginia), anyone lived in both? by Aflatune

Moved from Midwest to NJ, to DC (lived in DC, Md, and Va) and back to NJ. Here goes

Traffic sucks everywhere. DC area has the worst drivers, and traffic in DC is bad even in non rush hour. Not so much in NJ Cost of living is high in both areas Food is MUCH better in NJ. More genuine, less homogenized, DC has ethnic cruise, but more showcase and less real ethic (think Ironbound, Portuguese or Edison, Indian) DC has good museums and nightlife, but NJ has access to NYC and Philly.
NJ has access to mountains, shore, metropolitan areas…DC has access to the Chesapeake The real win for NJ is small towns, built on the commuter rail lines. Each has its own vibe, pros and cons, but that’s what makes NJ. Most walkable with bars, restaurants, theaters…etc.

DC area is great and I enjoyed it….but after time the focus on Government and politics make it feel a bit like a political version of Disney World….a bit plastic and artificial.

Move to NJ

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