Tell me about Philadelphia and if I were to be relocating there from Chicago.

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<p>Well, my youngest leaves for school next fall, so it’s going to be a big change around here, anyway. Might as well go with the flow is what I think. Adapt or ? what? Plus, I have a few interests I have yet to really pursue. I guess I’m lucky that way.</p>

<p>What about you? Still staying in the Bay Area?</p>

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<p>Yes. Staying in the bay area. Family and friends are here. My wife’s interests are here. </p>

<p>I think sometimes I want to move, but I am not really going to move. I guess I don’t really want to leave the area.</p>

<p>I am not sure what I am going to do in the future.</p>

<p>“Plus, I have a few interests I have yet to really pursue. I guess I’m lucky that way.”</p>

<p>That’s great.</p>

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<p>Gosh, having gone to school in the Philadelphia suburbs and then lived in the city proper for 20 years (after growing up in southern Wisconsin) - I would never leave a fantastic city like Chicago for Philly. Not in a million years.</p>

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<p>Forever58, I certainly wouldn’t characterize Media or Swarthmore as “in decline”. That’s absurd. They are both VERY nice neighborhoods. Swarthmore is beautiful, and Media, surrounded by suburbs, is a lively, walkable small town (5000 pop) with a main street full of businesses, restaurants, etc. Both have very good public school districts.</p>

<p>I love Chicago, too. But there’s nothing wrong with Phila. It’s smaller than Chicago, but most places are. lol It all depends on your personal preference.</p>