People that hate hamptonroads (Waynesboro, Madison: theater, quality of life, to live)

[damian]

Originally Posted by telemonster

Black person tried to steal my radio last night. Stole all the change in the car (did a good job of looking, too :-). Damaged the dash. Damaged the nav unit pretty badly.

No good at stealing radios, but good at going after loose change from the workin' man.

and how did this relate to the topic?? (BTW, My car was broken into twice the two years I lived in Philly)

[telemonster]

Philly is a crap hole. What's your point?

[GeorgiaTransplant]

Originally Posted by telemonster

Black person tried to steal my radio last night. Stole all the change in the car (did a good job of looking, too :-). Damaged the dash. Damaged the nav unit pretty badly.

No good at stealing radios, but good at going after loose change from the workin' man.

Did you see this person doing it? Cops couldn't get there in time? Otherwise I have to wonder how you *know* with enough certainty to say 'Black person [...did it]'.

[damian]

Originally Posted by telemonster

Philly is a crap hole. What's your point?

Well, whats your point that a black person broke into your car with regards to this thread....do you think that your "idylic" Portland doesnt suffer from larcenies? they have a huge problem with homeless people and drug abuse amongst that population.

[deedee141516]

Where are the more high end neighborhoods in Virginia Beach

[telemonster]

North End.

When I came out to my car there was a random dude, presumably homeless, hanging out in front of it smoking. He was hiding in the trees sorta. I've got pictures of him. Obviously I can't prove he did it, but logically the chances of it being random are slim to none.

[Stinkyy]

I heard the Tidewater's consistently popped up in "best places to raise a family" lists.

But I don't have a family! And regardless -

It offers fewer smaller businesses, so many are just homogenized bleh.

ALSO, IT IS STRIP MALL HELL!

[telemonster]

Stinkyy - I think those lists rotate cities so gullible people will link to them and drive readership.

But if you love them lists, Forbes ranked Norfolk one of the worst cities for young professionals, and other big name (top of the list) ranked Virginia Beach very high when it comes to housing bubble / overpriced.

[cityboi757]

Next Generation Consulting Ranks Hotspots for Young Professionals to Live and Work in the U.S. | Next Generation Consulting

Midsized Magnets - Next Cities with Population of 200,000-500,000

1. Madison, Wisconsin
2. Minneapolis, Minnesota
3. Colorado Springs, Colorado
4. Atlanta, Georgia
5. St. Paul, Minnesota
6. Omaha, Nebraska
7. Cincinnati, Ohio
8. Boise, Idaho
9. Durham, North Carolina
10. New Orleans, Louisiana
11. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
12. Raleigh, North Carolina
13. Lexington, Kentucky
14. Virginia Beach, Virginia
15. Lincoln, Nebraska
16. Lubbock, Texas
17. Reno, Nevada
18. Norfolk, Virginia
19. St. Louis, Missouri
20. Orlando, Florida

[chesapeakesim]

Originally Posted by cityboi757

Next Generation Consulting Ranks Hotspots for Young Professionals to Live and Work in the U.S. | Next Generation Consulting

Midsized Magnets - Next Cities with Population of 200,000-500,000

1. Madison, Wisconsin
2. Minneapolis, Minnesota
3. Colorado Springs, Colorado
4. Atlanta, Georgia
5. St. Paul, Minnesota
6. Omaha, Nebraska
7. Cincinnati, Ohio
8. Boise, Idaho
9. Durham, North Carolina
10. New Orleans, Louisiana
11. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
12. Raleigh, North Carolina
13. Lexington, Kentucky
14. Virginia Beach, Virginia
15. Lincoln, Nebraska
16. Lubbock, Texas
17. Reno, Nevada
18. Norfolk, Virginia
19. St. Louis, Missouri
20. Orlando, Florida

Interesting, but not sure I would trust a list of young professional hot spots from a consulting company whose job it is to make a city a hot spot for young professionals. Many of the cities on that list are also their clients. And it seems their HQ is in, surprise, surprise, Madison, WI.

You can argue the merits of any list, even the ones that rank HR low, but I just can't see this area attracting or retaining young professionals. The pay is crappy compared to other metros, the cost of living is extremely high, and overall this area is pretty bland. As Stinkyy said, strip mall hell!!!