OT: Moving to Philadelphia - Basketball Forum : Professional and College Basketball Forums

Charlottefan49 · 07-17-2012, 01:56 PM

Alright everyone I am moving to the Philadelphia area for the fall semester to work as an intern with the Philadelphia Union (which is actually located in Chester, PA).

I was wondering if any had any recommendation on where to live. Note that I am graduate school student and this in an unpaid internship so I will be living on a budget (trying to stay under $1,000 per month for a 6 month lease). I had been looking at a studio apartment in Wilmington, DE but unfortunately someone else go it before I could.

If anyone has recommendations (where to stay and where to stay away from) or knows of places I would greatly appreciate it.

Guster · 07-17-2012, 02:04 PM

Stay out of Chester, Marcus Hook & Trainer.

For a youngster Media would be an excellent location, ensure you are near State Street. State Street has a ton of bars and restaurants and a 15/20 minute commute to PPL. Wilmington is not a bad choice either. Cant go wrong with either.

Viva le Frogs

Guster

SDW · 07-17-2012, 02:43 PM

Start gambling a ton at Harrah's in Chester, PA and then ask for comped rooms at the casino. It's right next to the penitentiary.

ccummings_20 · 07-17-2012, 03:16 PM

A lot of St. Joes students & recent grads live in Manayunk. Its a section of Phila. 15 minute train ride to Center City. Also has its own Bar/Resturant Area.

Other Neighborhoods for young professionals:

Northern Liberties
Fairmount/Art Museum Area

JHG722 · 07-17-2012, 04:42 PM

Interning with the Union?

Charlottefan49 · 07-17-2012, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHG722

Interning with the Union?

Yes I am.

Looks like when I edited the first post I accidentally deleted that part...I will edit it back in.

Charlottefan49 · 07-17-2012, 05:10 PM

Thanks everyone for the advice so far (and keep it coming please). I will have to check those areas out. It would be a lot easier to do if I wasn't all the way down here in North Carolina.

JHG722 · 07-17-2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlottefan49

Yes I am.

Looks like when I edited the first post I accidentally deleted that part...I will edit it back in.

Awesome. You'll definitely meet a ton of people from Temple. I know a bunch of people who intern/interned with the Union. If I move to the Triangle, I'll be sure to ask you for help

AH · 07-18-2012, 06:56 AM

Stay out of Wilmington and Chester. Wilmington has a very nice business district but after hours and on the weekends the place is deserted.

Downtown West Chester has come a long way. I would recommend living there because of the many bars, shops, restaurants and students your age from West Chester University. It's about a 30 min commute to the Union stadium.

belocki · 07-18-2012, 03:12 PM

Ridley park is a nice little area for a 6 month stay , easy commute to chester and a train stop in town to get into center city.

media is also a decent location. maybe swarthmore might help you find a 6 month deal as they are used to dealing with students

Charlottefan49 · 07-19-2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHG722

If I move to the Triangle, I'll be sure to ask you for help

Yeah just send me a PM and I will see what I can do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by belocki

Ridley park is a nice little area for a 6 month stay , easy commute to chester and a train stop in town to get into center city.

I stayed in Ridley Park when I interviewed I will have to check into that. Thanks!

JHG722 · 07-20-2012, 08:26 PM

Thanks man. If you ever need restaurant recommendations or anything, feel free to PM me.

07-17-2012, 01:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Charlottefan49 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	OT: Moving to Philadelphia Alright everyone I am moving to the Philadelphia area for the fall semester to work as an intern with the Philadelphia Union (which is actually located in Chester, PA). I was wondering if any had any recommendation on where to live. Note that I am graduate school student and this in an unpaid internship so I will be living on a budget (trying to stay under $1,000 per month for a 6 month lease). I had been looking at a studio apartment in Wilmington, DE but unfortunately someone else go it before I could. If anyone has recommendations (where to stay and where to stay away from) or knows of places I would greatly appreciate it. Last edited by Charlottefan49; 07-17-2012 at 05:07 PM.

07-17-2012, 02:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Guster Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: lily pad Posts: 511 Rep Power: 427	Re: OT: Moving to Philadelphia Stay out of Chester, Marcus Hook & Trainer. For a youngster Media would be an excellent location, ensure you are near State Street. State Street has a ton of bars and restaurants and a 15/20 minute commute to PPL. Wilmington is not a bad choice either. Cant go wrong with either. Viva le Frogs Guster

07-17-2012, 02:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
SDW Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,412 Rep Power: 2128	Re: OT: Moving to Philadelphia Start gambling a ton at Harrah's in Chester, PA and then ask for comped rooms at the casino. It's right next to the penitentiary. __________________ Spider Fever...it's spreading.

07-17-2012, 03:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
ccummings_20 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	Re: OT: Moving to Philadelphia A lot of St. Joes students & recent grads live in Manayunk. Its a section of Phila. 15 minute train ride to Center City. Also has its own Bar/Resturant Area. Other Neighborhoods for young professionals: Northern Liberties Fairmount/Art Museum Area Last edited by ccummings_20; 07-18-2012 at 05:00 AM.

07-17-2012, 04:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
JHG722 Star Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wynnewood, PA/Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,599 Rep Power: 6196	Re: OT: Moving to Philadelphia Interning with the Union? __________________ Temple Owls football and basketball BU Terriers hockey

07-17-2012, 05:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Charlottefan49 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Re: OT: Moving to Philadelphia Thanks everyone for the advice so far (and keep it coming please). I will have to check those areas out. It would be a lot easier to do if I wasn't all the way down here in North Carolina.

07-18-2012, 06:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
AH Benchwarmer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: PA Posts: 145 Rep Power: 208	Re: OT: Moving to Philadelphia Stay out of Wilmington and Chester. Wilmington has a very nice business district but after hours and on the weekends the place is deserted. Downtown West Chester has come a long way. I would recommend living there because of the many bars, shops, restaurants and students your age from West Chester University. It's about a 30 min commute to the Union stadium.

07-18-2012, 03:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
belocki 6th Man Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 389 Rep Power: 1920	Re: OT: Moving to Philadelphia Ridley park is a nice little area for a 6 month stay , easy commute to chester and a train stop in town to get into center city. media is also a decent location. maybe swarthmore might help you find a 6 month deal as they are used to dealing with students

07-20-2012, 08:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
JHG722 Star Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wynnewood, PA/Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,599 Rep Power: 6196	Re: OT: Moving to Philadelphia Thanks man. If you ever need restaurant recommendations or anything, feel free to PM me. __________________ Temple Owls football and basketball BU Terriers hockey

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode