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Philadelphia is like a bigger Baltimore, in terms of blue collar, pace and way of life.
Not exactly.
While both cities certainly share a strong industrial past, Philadelphia is in significantly better shape economically, has a lower crime rate, and has a much more viable and vibrant urban scene -- particularly in its downtown -- that is easily on par with DC's. Where I will agree with you, however, is that it's not nearly as globally prominent as DC.
DC is very nice though and it's great for families. So many free things to do in DC. The city feels a lot bigger than it really is as well. The transit system is much better than Philly's. METRO covers just about every important place, and is expanding as we speak (out to Dulles on the new Silver Line). Plus, you have two different commuter rail services (for the Virgina suburbs and Maryland suburbs).
But that METRO system is something else. Really top notch. I'd say best in America (how clean it is, service, etc.). I plan on moving to DC for graduate school.
Because of my family connections in Philly I would choose Philly.But if i took my family out of the eqaution,I would choose D.C.Its overall a little "cleaner" and less rundown.It has enough influences from the South where I feel more comfortable.Even though overall it has a lot tied with the Northeast as well.Philly feels like a mini-NYC,without the night life.That said the nightlife is a TAD..just a tad bit better in D.C.I also think the restaurant scene is also a tad better.D.C. also has some better neighborhoods.Its also a little cheaper(not the suburbs).
Philly does feel more like a big urban city though.Philly has better architecture,but more is better preserved in D.C.
That's a bit of a stretch. While I am in no way defending the actions of the swim club, I believe the story was blown out of proportion by the media. Were there racial motivations? It wouldn't doubt it, but the situation certainly did not ensue like that -- not to mention, as johnstarks noted, it happened in a white bread suburb outside of the city. That obviously doesn't make it any better, but my point is that we should all get our facts straight before making baseless accusations, (i.e.," all white philadelphians are racist.")
Woah! You're getting personal. I never said that "all white philadelphians are racist" so keep my name out of that. I read this in the news, google it. I'm explaining what I read. I specifically wrote "there were reports of" that means that's what was reported. I was not there so I can't say xyz happened I can only say what was reported.
While both cities certainly share a strong industrial past, Philadelphia is in significantly better shape economically, has a lower crime rate, and has a much more viable and vibrant urban scene -- particularly in its downtown -- that is easily on par with DC's. Where I will agree with you, however, is that it's not nearly as globally prominent as DC.
By being closer to DC B'more does have lower unemployment.
Because of my family connections in Philly I would choose Philly.But if i took my family out of the eqaution,I would choose D.C.Its overall a little "cleaner" and less rundown.It has enough influences from the South where I feel more comfortable.Even though overall it has a lot tied with the Northeast as well.Philly feels like a mini-NYC,without the night life.That said the nightlife is a TAD..just a tad bit better in D.C.I also think the restaurant scene is also a tad better.D.C. also has some better neighborhoods.Its also a little cheaper(not the suburbs).
Philly does feel more like a big urban city though.Philly has better architecture,but more is better preserved in D.C.
Well architecture is very subjective. I can call what you would say the ugliest building in the world the most beautiful and we'd both be right.
DC proper has influences from the south? I guess I see what you're saying. "I'm in the north now!" was the first thing I said when I got to Alexandria, VA. Yes VA has schools and roads named after confederate soldiers but that seems to be about it. DC city proper doesn't even have that. So yeah what influences does DC have that are southern besides the odd southern transplant such as myself?
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I never said that "all white philadelphians are racist" so keep my name out of that. I read this in the news, google it. I'm explaining what I read. I specifically wrote "there were reports of" that means that's what was reported. I was not there so I can't say xyz happened I can only say what was reported.
I guess I see what you're saying. "I'm in the north now!" was the first thing I said when I got to Alexandria, VA. Yes VA has schools and roads named after confederate soldiers but that seems to be about it. DC city proper doesn't even have that. So yeah what influences does DC have that are southern besides the odd southern transplant such as myself?
