How do the natives feel about the transplants here in Philly

[123noname321]

Would this supposed "east kensington" be fishtown???

[Fern Rock]

No, they would know Fishtown to be Fishtown. They probably mean the "White Irish" part of Kenzington when they say it.

[thwanko]

Philly was perfectly willing to elect Ed Rendell twice even though he's originally a New Yorker. John Street is from MontCo too if that's far enough to count as a transplant to the city proper.

[ElijahAstin]

Originally Posted by thwanko

Philly was perfectly willing to elect Ed Rendell twice even though he's originally a New Yorker. John Street is from MontCo too if that's far enough to count as a transplant to the city proper.

Ed Rendell has continuously lived in the region since he was 18. John Street's (many) other faults aside, I wouldn't call someone from Norristown a transplant.

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by thwanko

Philly was perfectly willing to elect Ed Rendell twice even though he's originally a New Yorker. John Street is from MontCo too if that's far enough to count as a transplant to the city proper.

When Rendell first showed an interest in running for mayor Frank Rizzo started calling him Fast Eddie, alluding to his NY & Jewish background. After Rizzo botched the bicentennial, that actually helped Rendell when he eventually ran.

[MissFormaldehyde]

My only quip is the ones who have an air to them or complain about somewhere they chose to move to because of differences/quirks.