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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Philadelphia suburbs have great housing stock at a lower cost than the DC area, fantastic public schools, and the regional rail system. There's a tech presence in the 202 corridor (King of Prussia, Chesterbrook, etc), pharmaceutical companies, and some finance (Vanguard), but not as much as you'd find in NYC/DC.  [/quote]

I was in Bryn Mawr and Haverford yesterday. They are not what they once were. [/quote]

I live in Old Town Alexandria and feel the same way about it. The nuisance crimes are out of control. [/quote]

I am bemused by the poster who was in  Bryn Mawr/Haverford “yesterday.” I am here every day—I live here—and it seems fine to me. If anything I think things might be better than ten years ago…a gorgeous library renovation, some good new restaurants, more independent bookstores, less of the fusty antique-store type retail on Lanc Ave. I know Philly has had an increase in crime but I am not aware of issues in my area. We go into the city often with kids.[/quote]

Haverford/BM poster here. I didn’t mean there was crime. I just thought it looked really run-down compared to years ago. Especially where the NHSL stops are.

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I agree those areas are not attractive, but were the high speed line stops ever in nice areas? The area around the Septa stations is pretty cute. A Serena and Lily store just opened by the Haverford station.[/quote]

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