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“Riddly Creek State Park and French Creek State Park have nice trails less than an hour outside the city, Yellow & Orange trails…”
A middle class family stretches its budget below their means to afford private Montessori schooling.
“It's so bad families who would be considered “middle class” live way below their means to send their kids to $20-30K per year Montessori schools”
From 6 resident comments about meeting people and the social scene.
One resident says Ardmore Music Hall is the best venue in the Philly area, with The Fillmore, Foundry, and Brooklyn Bowl in Fishtown also being great.
“Ardmore Music Hall is the best venue around the Philly area (imo). The Fillmore, Foundry, & Brooklyn Bowl in fish town are great too. The Met is...”
Read the full commentOne resident lists local venues like The Fillmore, Johnny Brenda's, Kung Fu Necktie, and Underground Arts, and mentions the Philly Discord community.
“Local venues like The Fillmore, Johnny Brenda's, Kung Fu Necktie, Underground Arts, etc. Special shout-out to philaDiscordia (Philly Discord).”
Read the full commentOne resident recommends Meetup Philly for finding groups, even something as simple as a walking group, as a starting point.
“Try Meetup Philly, there's always different groups there, even if it's just a walking group to join, it's a start. Maybe there's a more social...”
Read the full commentOne resident suggests finding a hobby with meetups in the city or attending events at a social club like Saika Cafe in Callowhill.
“I suggest finding a hobby that has meetups in the city, or potentially attending events at a social club. Saika Cafe in Callowhill is a good...”
Read the full commentOne resident says that after living in Philly for almost a year, they have not made a single friend and feel their options are limited.
“I’ve lived here for almost a year now and unfortunately I haven’t made a single friend, no hyperbole. I feel like my options are kind of limited.”
Read the full commentOne resident says Philly is super friendly and advises getting involved in a local community group since most neighborhoods have associations.
“Yes. Philly is super friendly. Just get involved in a local community group. Most neighborhoods have neighborhood associations that you can...”
Read the full commentOne resident describes dating in Philly as surprisingly bleak, noting the median age of singles in the city.
“Dating in Philly is actually very bleak surprisingly. somewhat of a large social following. The median age of singles in the actual city...”
Read the full commentOne resident says Philadelphia is a great place to be single with a nice variety in the dating scene.
“I consider Philadelphia to be a fairly prime place to be in the single's scene. Philly has a nice bit of everything. meaning the singles will...”
Read the full commentOne resident noted the city is affordable overall except for car insurance and certain real estate, and is walkable and bikeable, though drivers can be a hazard to cyclists.
“Really good food, not an expensive city (except for car insurance and some real estate), very walkable, rideable (but people will hit you and...”
Read the full commentThe job market feels terrible right now, with even service industry jobs being competitive for newcomers.
“The job market is terrible right now. Even service industry jobs up here are competitive if you are lacking experience. find six jobs worth...”
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The job market feels terrible right now, with even service industry jobs being competitive for newcomers.
“The job market is terrible right now. Even service industry jobs up here are competitive if you are lacking experience. find six jobs worth...”
Read the full commentOne resident mentioned a job fair and suggested looking into sales support jobs with a lot of work from home options.
“The PA and Philadelphia gov are ・ there's a job fair coming up. You could also look into sales support jobs, also alot of wfh and you just...”
Read the full commentA healthcare worker with 15 years experience found job offers in Philly paid insultingly low wages.
“I have 15 years experience in a fairly specialized healthcare field. I was offered a few jobs in Philly and the pay was insulting so I ended up...”
Read the full commentA middle class family stretches its budget below their means to afford private Montessori schooling.
“It's so bad families who would be considered “middle class” live way below their means to send their kids to $20-30K per year Montessori schools...”
Read the full comment“The job market is terrible right now”