Me too. People are just saying this because of rowhomes, besides that they couldn’t be more different.

Having lived in DC, Baltimore, and Philly - Baltimore is not much like either DC or Philly. The ONLY thing in common with Philly is rowhomes. Bmore is beautifully situated on a harbor with many hills. It’s also half deserted (downtown especially), and feels quite sleepy.

Philly is huge, chaotic, vibrant, and has a ton of foot traffic along with one of the best downtowns in the country. There is significantly more wealth in Philly. Baltimore has no comparison to Rittenhouse Square (closest thing being Mount Vernon but no), Old City, Fishtown, University City, Fairmount, etc.

Baltimore is like Norfolk, VA combined with Richmond.

Damn I always got the question "Aren't you afraid you will get shot in baltimore" when I went to visit family in west Virginia. I hate Philly side streets compared to Baltimore that's about it.

Grew up in Philly first eighteen years of my life, lived & worked in Baltimore next 25-plus.

They’re the same city. Anyone can’t see it just doesn’t want to.

It will be again.

Imo it’s like brothers having a rivalry with each other. You’re so similar that you know the most small criticisms of each other that will really hurt

Well, baltimore does literally mean “big town” in Irish

Wilmington

This is the perfect spot.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/uVBeRG4EzBGS24bE6?g_st=ic

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Detroit

If you do stop by my Seafarers Center and say hi. Just before the gate to Ft. McHenry, turn left and park. I’m the executive director of the short little squat building with all the vans parked out front. I’d gladly give y’all a tour of the port if you’re interested, but I need about 24 hr notice.

I’m also u/wuguwa, but I’m trying to be better about using this account for port related stuff. Let me know if y’all have any questions!

I find it funny Philadelphia natives don't think they are similar to Baltimore at all but Baltimore natives on the other hand sort of want to be more like Philadelphia than like Baltimore. Sort of explains the big brother little brother vibe.

You can see the harbor lol. You can see the key bridge up there.

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My thoughts exactly! The only difference is the lack of “row” houses in STL. Urban blight- check! Corrupt officials-check! Rampant crime-check! Im from the Lou(🤫) and choose to call Bmore home. You can enjoy vastly different terrain and cities almost instantly here❤️

Arn?

Philly is waaayyyy more alive imo.

Memphis isn’t “east” but it’s a similar city.

Purchase prices In Philly average over 300k. But aiight bro

If we had a hockey team, a basketball team, and a Chinatown we would be liked more too.

Topside is in mount vernon and the harbor is not visible. Great view of the Washington monument though.

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Philly is a ruder Baltimore.

Baltimore is a dirtier, kinder Philly.