Crap, I slept over there in 2020 right before the pandemic hit and now my skin is crawling thinking about mice running past me. 😂 They still haven't brought back the sleepover since then, even though other museums have, including the Academy of Natural Science. When I asked why, they said they didn't have enough employees to run them, but at $60/head times hundred of kids and chaperones, it seems like it was a profitable endeavour and would be worth finding a few more employees, even if they had to pay them a bit more. Heck, they may even be able to recruit volunteers to run them like the Battleship NJ and Adventure Aquarium do. 🤷

I'm going to bet suicide by cop.

I did and it's not clear, it just says "The rideshare driver told police that the gunman was driving by them in another vehicle when they opened fire."

It would be relevant if the driver had opps and was targeted. It also could be they are a crappy driver and it was road rage. It sounds like the car was targeted and not caught in crossfire, but this article is light on details.

I'm not a guy and $10/hr is better than zero, I guess. I've worked jobs that pay less as a supplement to my full time gig. If you're on unemployment and it's about to run out, it's probably better than nothing if rent need to be paid.

I get the highlighting and agree. Sadly lots of people do waste employers time just to satisfy their "work" requirement for benefits. You have to be actively looking for work and many people will just keep applying with NO intention of taking the job if offered, so they don't even interview. Often times they just collect business cards and photocopy them saying they visited those business inquiring, but some benefits reviewers want more.

I'll still take it over "I hate Steven Singer" any day.

Which is still half the price of SEPTA's KOP rail project. 🤦

The potential lack of access to a bathroom for over an hour on a bus while drinking coffee gives me anxiety. LOL I often think about SEPTA drivers and conductors that don't get regular access to bathrooms and how much that must suck if your tummy isn't feeling great one day.

Healthcare facilities are trying to urge the feds to declare a healthcare emergency so they can get "access to emergency funding" to fight RSV and flu. They got used to the declaration during covid and want to get it renewed.

There are degenerate monsters everywhere. You really never escape it.

Grounds for Sculpture near Trenton is lovely. Nature and art combined.

I'm still missing several lunch spots that closed during the pandemic. I haven't seen many restaurants (especially quick service options) opening up.

Good list, and I'll add that the drive thru lights at Shady Brook Farm are worth it. Also check out the walk thru lights at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, and further away, a trip to Koziers Christmas Village is worth it. Don't forget about the amusement parks, too, as Sesame Place, Dutch Wonderland and Storybook Land are all decked out in lights and super fun for toddlers.

I never understood why people ever go off of auto, but then I valet parked my car during the day and they turned my lights from auto to off. Took me a while that evening to notice and switch the lights on.

Different strokes for different folks. Yes, I'm biased, just like those biased to the city and calling the suburbs boring and full of drugs for teens? I've lived in the city a lot longer than the burbs, but at least I have the experience of both to offer my biased insight. Some are too afraid to try one over the other.

r/Philadelphia says it's for in and around the Philadelphia area. I lived in the city for 20 years and just moved out a few years ago. I still pay a lot of wage tax, yet have no voting rights in the city. If I can't pick who gets paid with my taxes, I would at least like some input in the Philly sub. 😉 I have only mentioned things to take into consideration though, as everyone should when making such a big decision. I bought in 2009 at the height of the market and took a loss when selling my house. I think the advice to rent in the area you want to live in first is solid, so you can make sure it's a forever home and not potentially lose a boatload of money like me if you find your situation changes.

Right, but would PPD act on the video? Likely not.

That's great! That wasn't my experience when I lived in the city. I think the 9-1-1 problem is still an issue though. I would much rather be a crime victim in the burbs (because crime is still an issue here) where I can get help and clearance rates are much better. Suburban police even pursue reckless ATV drivers because they have the time and resources to do so.

I never said it was sunshine and rainbows, nor did I say fentanyl doesn't exist there. 🤣 I said it worked better for me and listed some considerations for OP to take into account. That is all.

Sure, I did it for a few years and it wasn't for me. I didn't have great neighbors in the city, though, so that is one positive you have that I didn't. Bonus of the suburbs is that I get trash picked up twice a week on time, 9-1-1 calls answered immediately and police dispatched quickly for anything. Just throwing out considerations.

Not sure why this is downvoted, but just want to add that you get more in the burbs for your taxes, too, like twice a week trash collection that always comes on time. 9-1-1 calls answered immediately and police dispatched quickly for any small issue. Traffic laws enforced so you don't have people running red lights around you. Just something to consider.

Also going to pitch for considering the long range goal if you want to have kids. You will rely on a car a lot and need be able to have parking near your house to load baby in and take places. Having a driveway would be a must for me. There's also a lot to be said for having a large yard for kids to play in. They love spending time outside and you don't always want to have to go to a park. It's nice to have ample grass to kick a ball around, add a swing set, ride some power wheels around, etc.

This is a few years old, but if you scroll to the bottom of the chart, there is an excel file download with all of the PA local income tax rates.

8% in Philadelphia, so again, stay away from Philly 🤣