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Old 01-26-2013, 11:57 AM
 
Location: Philadelphia
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That's so funny! I grew up in St.Andrews, and got my degrees from Glasgow. I would happily move back to Glasgow any time :P Were you in St.Andrews at the Uni?
My fiancee was going there and I was just visiting for the summer. I did love the town and the Fife Coastal path, Tentsmuir, Isle of May, etc. were just an incredible experience. I don't think anything can beat Scottish weather, either. Being on the sea and walking the beach in St. Andrews was a great daily exercise.
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Old 01-26-2013, 03:55 PM
 
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If you get rid of the Gallery on Market St. and the row houses in the downtown core, we'll take it from there.
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Old 01-26-2013, 04:52 PM
 
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If you get rid of the Gallery on Market St. and the row houses in the downtown core, we'll take it from there.
By rowhouses, are you referring to the houses in neighborhoods like Society Hill, Washington Square West, Rittenhouse Square and Fitler Square? If so, they are IMO some of the most stunning historic architecture in the city and typical of older Northeastern cities.

Your wish for the Gallery to be repurposed may actually be happening in the foreseeable future per a thread discussed here a few months ago.
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Old 01-26-2013, 05:08 PM
 
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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If you get rid of the Gallery on Market St. and the row houses in the downtown core, we'll take it from there.
Which rowhouses are you talking about? Please be specific.
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Old 01-28-2013, 09:36 AM
 
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Originally Posted by 2e1m5a;27916858I guess it's better than the 5 Philadelphians on [I
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia[/i] being portrayed as narcissistic, low-brow psychopaths. I really do like both shows though haha.

I saw some episodes of a show called 'Parking Wars'...Even tho' it shows people getting tickets and complaining about the city, I think it makes Philly look pretty hip when it shows the meter maids out walking around.
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Old 01-28-2013, 04:46 PM
 
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So that's all this is about...appearing to be hip? Kinda shallow,but what do I know about cities :-D
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Old 01-28-2013, 05:48 PM
 
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So that's all this is about...appearing to be hip? Kinda shallow,but what do I know about cities :-D

You didn't read the thread title?
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Old 01-28-2013, 06:59 PM
 
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Of course I read the title,how else would I have found it;
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Old 09-04-2013, 03:32 AM
 
Location: Macao
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Haha, yes it was and that was probably the ”realest” season of the real world. I remember the cast got in a fight at a bar in Old City because they acted as if they should be treated differently than anyone else. I'm sure they learned where they were very quickly.
Is there somewhere online to catch some of that season of "The Real World: Philadelphia"? Sounds like something I'd like to see!
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Old 09-04-2013, 05:03 AM
 
Location: Phila & NYC
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I just spent 3 weeks in the city, Northeast to be exact and I just LOVED it! I enjoyed the place SO much because SO much has evolved but it's STILL PHILLY.
Up in the Northeast I was able to walk around a bit and shop with my friends at the supermarket and just people watch. I enjoyed the multicultural aspect of the shoppers and the paced that they moved and it made me laugh a bit just seeing how animated they were and how loud they speak. (LOL That's my hometown!!)

I ate at brazilian, mexican, and domincan restaurants, enjoyed the walkability of the city and just loved seeing all the new businesses and homes in revitalized areas around town. Philly's real cool, forget the naysayers..., many of whom haven't been in town in a couple of decades as well as those that live in the city but don't get around much. Even my friend who's lived there for 18 years had NEVER been in West Philly/U-City past 30th St Station or maybe a round about visit to the area around St. Joe's when she worked just off City Ave in Overbrook. She enjoyed herself with my friends & family out there and never once did we feel unsafe.

Also we went to a screening in Manayunk and hung out in a few of the bars/restaurants on Main, visited a long time friend in Roxboro and spent a day with my relatives in Chestnut Hill. Had a blast in each place as they ALL have their own flavor. Oh, I also rented an apartment upstairs from her. lol
Just curious. Was this around the Cottman & Castor area? I have noticed it's a very diverse area with quite a bit of ethnic eateries.
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