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OptimusSublime t1_jebi7gn wrote

Reply to Notes on stone by joshuaferris

Do yourself a favor[e]

Heather Please do not talk

To the wind like it's something

that cases [cares?]. You really look like

an[d] asshat

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William_d7 t1_jebhrsm wrote

Reply to comment by Chimpskibot in [Inquirer] Census data shows Philadelphia population drop in 2022 by _crapitalism

That’s why it drives me nuts when people trot out historical figures to make the point we need more high rises in Queen Village or somewhere similar.

In my neighborhood, there are literally hundreds more individual units than there were 80 years ago. If the population has shrunk, it’s entirely a result of smaller family sizes.

Therefore, historical population data shouldn’t be used as a be all end all to justify overbuilding. There’s a difference between a single house with 2 parents, 4 kids, and grandma; and four separate houses with 1.75 persons each.

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AlVic40117560_ t1_jebh61b wrote

Reply to comment by Denki in Toddler Found Alone in Locked Car Outside Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, Police Say by ActionJawnson

Maybe we’re agreeing on the same premise here. Because I definitely don’t think it should just be a decision made lightly. There are definitely downsides to gambling. Some people can’t handle it. Some shitheads leave their kids in the car for hours at a time. There are risks. Those risks can be mitigated through those programs with funds raised by gambling taxes. There should be oversight and regulation. But at the end of the day, the government shouldn’t be the ones telling people that they can or can’t gamble. People should be able to make their own decisions at the end of the day, but for the few that can’t handle it, there should be programs in place to help them.

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mennobyte t1_jebfu4k wrote

Reply to comment by kilometr in Jersey suburb recommendations? by you_stand_corrected

If you live in Jersey and work in Philly your Philly Wage tax is applied as a credit against your state income tax with NJ because of the tax agreement they have. This means you effectively JUST pay wage tax and not state income tax unless you're a pretty high net worth earner. This is different from Philly suburbs in pa where you page city and state taxes.

Property taxes can be higher, especially in some areas, but there are tradeoffs.

As for OP, NJ is competitive especially if you want walking distance to Patco (because patco is great). That being said, if you're ok being a bit off the beaten path, check the areas around the Ashland station in particular (Such as Voorhees). Also Oaklyn as others have mentioned.

Haddonfield, Haddon Township, Westmont, and Collingswood all have nice downtowns, but they're super competitive as a result.

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Prestonelliot t1_jebfs6d wrote

Reply to Parent is getting referred to Penn Neurology for suspected ALS. Anyone here have a recommendation regarding specific doctor? by pleeplious

My dad had ALS, we lost him about 17 years ago. When he was getting treatment, there was a good doctor at Hahnemann but I do know that person isn’t there anymore or possibly died? But I remember that hospital having a great department that was researching ALS. That hospital folded into Drexel I think? Might want to check them out if Penn doesn’t work out. Good luck, ALS sucks ass so I hope your parent doesn’t have it

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