Support NeoGAF

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

Isn't philly a plurality black city, not majority, since it's under 50%? Or am I completely misunderstanding the usage of plurality?

Majority doesn't necessarily mean over 50% of something, it just means the largest portion, it's all contextual. It's all sort of semantics. One common measure in the US is majority-minority, in which less than 50% of the population is white. Philadelphia is a majority-minority city with the majority of the majority being black. It's just easier to acknowledge that the single largest racial/ethnic group in Philly is black and call it a majority black city.

Another example would be congress. If a party has the most seats, but not 50% (supposing a third party or independents) they would still get the "majority leader" positions.

In fairness, the census bureau does indeed use "plurality" for situations like this. I think it overcomplicates things. This is entirely opinion based to me.

Edit: Researching this, apparently plurality is the appropriate word to use when the objects you are referring to are "countable" such as poulations. TIL.

 

[Blunoise]

Had one yesterday.

Chipotle on notice



It actually isn't. Philly is only 43% Black, 41% white, with the rest being latino/other. basically 50/50 between the two largest, but blacks are a minority if we're talking in comparison to every other group combined. It doesn't SEEM that way a lot of the time though because a lot of the white population has segregated itself into the "great" northeast.

Atlanta in comparison is 54% Black, 33% white, with the rest as latino/other. no idea if its as heavily segregated (philly is one of the worst in the country about this) but I doubt it.

as for interracial dating- extremely common, no one cares.

To answer your questing Atlanta is pretty segregated but also very integrated amongst a certain amount of group of people, since it's almost a 50/50 with blacks and whites but it's still the south.

And I'm getting tired of the south. So I'm really debating to move back up North or try the west side of the country :/ I'm so indecisive right now

Edit: how safe is the city. I'm looking into fishtown and northern liberties

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

To answer your questing Atlanta is pretty segregated but also very integrated amongst a certain amount of group of people, since it's almost a 50/50 with blacks and whites but it's still the south.

And I'm getting tired of the south. So I'm really debating to move back up North or try the west side of the country :/ I'm so indecisive right now

Edit: how safe is the city. I'm looking into fishtown and northern liberties

They are pretty safe. It's still a city so you need to keep your wits but they are neighborhoods safe to walk generally. I'd also recommend Bella Vista/East Passyunk. When I am not drink I'll link you a map that ranks neighborhoods

 

[The Llama]

They are pretty safe. It's still a city so you need to keep your wits but they are neighborhoods safe to walk generally. I'd also recommend Bella Vista/East Passyunk. When I am not drink I'll link you a map that ranks neighborhoods

I lol'd, especially after looking at the post time.

 

[Deku Tree]

What's Philly gonna be like during the DNC on July 25-28 2016?

I gotta take two flights one arriving in Philly on July 28, the other leaving Philly on July 29 OMG. Wonder what I should do....

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Accepted a job offer in Center City. Finally.

 

[McLovin]

Got family near Frankford area, it sucks balls there.

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

They are pretty safe. It's still a city so you need to keep your wits but they are neighborhoods safe to walk generally. I'd also recommend Bella Vista/East Passyunk. When I am not drink I'll link you a map that ranks neighborhoods

I... have no memory of making this post.

What's Philly gonna be like during the DNC on July 25-28 2016?

I gotta take two flights one arriving in Philly on July 28, the other leaving Philly on July 29 OMG. Wonder what I should do....

You're screwed. I think the city will be fun that week, but I wouldn't want to be travelling.

Accepted a job offer in Center City. Finally.

Hooray. No more suburbs for you?

 

[BronsonLee]

Hooray. No more suburbs for you?

What's wrong with suburbs ya flop?!

I forgot that the DNC is in Philly. I might just wander down each day just to see what's what since I'm off on Fridays in the summer

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

What's wrong with suburbs ya flop?!

I forgot that the DNC is in Philly. I might just wander down each day just to see what's what since I'm off on Fridays in the summer

Suburbs are so lame even old people are fleeing them.

 

[BronsonLee]

Suburbs are so lame even old people are fleeing them.

I despised living in Philly but I love coming down since I live in the suburbs now. I pop in, do whatever, then bounce

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

I despised living in Philly but I love coming down since I live in the suburbs now. I pop in, do whatever, then bounce

Except drink, since you have to drive. Or you can take the train, but then you have to leave by like 10:00. Sucks. Also, you spend a half hour or more driving in. I spend less than that on my total commute times for the night, including walking! Urban living da best.

 

[BronsonLee]

Except drink, since you have to drive. Or you can take the train, but then you have to leave by like 10:00. Sucks. Also, you spend a half hour or more driving in. I spend less than that on my total commute times for the night, including walking! Urban living da best.

I DON'T DRINK EVERRRRRR

I thought I loved walking everywhere, but it severely limited where I would go. Now I just go wherever in Philly and don't care.

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

I DON'T DRINK EVERRRRRR

I thought I loved walking everywhere, but it severely limited where I would go. Now I just go wherever in Philly and don't care.

I pay less to taxi/uber when I don't feel like walking than it costs you to park.

 

[BronsonLee]

I pay less to taxi/uber when I don't feel like walking than it costs you to park.

I pay 7$ to park in Center City, anywhere else I don't pay

I RUN THESE STREETS

 

[andthebeatgoeson]

What's wrong with Uber? Drink as much as you want to, then get someone to pick you up. Extra points if you are brown, like me. Hard for them to drive past you.

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

What's wrong with Uber? Drink as much as you want to, then get someone to pick you up. Extra points if you are brown, like me. Hard for them to drive past you.

Uber has this awesome habit of starting to drive off before I am actually inside the vehicle.

Other than that, not many complaints.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Hooray. No more suburbs for you?

after i get some affairs in order (like paying off a decent chunk of student loans) i am definitely high tailing it outta here. fuck this place

 

[psylah]

Goddamnit does everyone else come across human feces in the city as often as I do?!

 

[esms]

Dog shit is the top spot for me. What neighborhood are you in?

 

[psylah]

Dog shit is the top spot for me. What neighborhood are you in?

I work in center city, and I am frequently west as far as 20th street or east as far as 5th.

I have to play hop scotch over human logs.

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

Goddamnit does everyone else come across human feces in the city as often as I do?!

Honestly I think I've only seen it maybe once. I see urine puddles far more often.

 

[esms]

I've never had that problem before and I work in 20th and Market.

The balls on the people shitting in the street, though, whew.

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

Six homicides last night. Hot weather = crazy people.

 

[BronsonLee]

Six homicides last night. Hot weather = crazy people.

When I worked for the City, I'd do the gunshot reports every day, and summarize the week on Monday.

Hot weather is freaking dangerous.

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

When I worked for the City, I'd do the gunshot reports every day, and summarize the week on Monday.

Hot weather is freaking dangerous.

Yup. This time some dude went on a random stabbing spree too. Totally fucked.

 

[iamBlkpleAsedoNt]

Been to most majority cities in US and international ones too but nothing compares to my hometown. Really sorry to hear about the shootings

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

Mashable: The Cult of Wawa

Good write up about Wawa and why we all love it.

I actually can think back and remember tons of good memories involving Wawa. Whenever my dad would take us to work with him when we were kids we always looked forward to going to Wawa. He'd take us to Wawa and we'd get chocolate milk and butterscotch krimpet tastykakes. I can remember winning my wife's (then girlfriend) heart in part by bringing her Wawa sandwiches when she was super stressed and upset during finals. I remember all of the drunken late night Wawa runs, how Wawa sustained me during college when all I had were like 15 minutes of time to eat between getting out of class and driving to Best Buy for work.

 

[psylah]

They moved the LOVE statue to Dilworth Plaza while they renovate JFK Plaza.

 

[vypek]

Six homicides last night. Hot weather = crazy people.

Jeez :/ I'd be less surprised if this was during some sweltering heat but not at this point.


Somewhat related note, I have been loving the weather this week.

 

[esms]

Somewhat related note, I have been loving the weather this week.

Finally getting use out of the balcony again. I love Springtime here.

 

[StevieWhite]

Just got a new job. I'll be working in Old City now. Looking forward to a whole new bunch of places to eat lunch.

 

[Ryuukan]

It's starting already, mobs of aimless PA plates clogging 76 east and 42 on my way home

 

[Aurizen]

I graduate from CCP next month I really hope I get this IT job in City Hall!

 

[BronsonLee]

I graduate from CCP next month I really hope I get this IT job in City Hall!

Oh my god be careful, I worked at the City for years

You've got a team of like 20 and you have to support 10k users

 

[Ryuukan]

Oh my god be careful, I worked at the City for years

You've got a team of like 20 and you have to support 10k users

How many of those 10k were "contractors" for Mayor Street

round to nearest hundred

 

[Soapbox Killer]

I graduate from CCP next month I really hope I get this IT job in City Hall!

What's your degree in. We need people were I work.

 

[yankeehater]

What's your degree in. We need people were I work.

You guys need any physicists?

 

[BronsonLee]

How many of those 10k were "contractors" for Mayor Street

round to nearest hundred

9000

What's your degree in. We need people were I work.

Network this shit!

 

[RandomDancing]

What's your degree in. We need people were I work.

I know someone looking in the IT field as well. No 4 year college degree though, just certificates and experience.

 

[Aurizen]

What's your degree in. We need people were I work.

Computer information systems. It's IT pretty much. its an associates

Oh my god be careful, I worked at the City for years

You've got a team of like 20 and you have to support 10k users

Really? I really wanted to work there since its close to me and I can get my feet in the door. I know someone who works there I'll have to wait when they have a spot open. He says it isn't too bad.

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

Tech scene in Philly isn't as good as elsewhere, but hot damn there are a ton of jobs in the field. It's constant harassment from recruiters, and if I meet another person in tech it feels like they all say they need more workers.

 

[BronsonLee]

Tech scene in Philly isn't as good as elsewhere, but hot damn there are a ton of jobs in the field. It's constant harassment from recruiters, and if I meet another person in tech it feels like they all say they need more workers.

I know I'll never be concerned about a job in IT in Philly, that's for sure

 

[Pepiope]

I graduate from CCP next month I really hope I get this IT job in City Hall!

Congrats!

I have a year left for my CS degree. Can't wait.

 

[ruxtpin]

What's your degree in. We need people were I work.

Finishing off my MS in IT this year. Where are all of the IT jobs in Philly?

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

You know I don't know much about IT jobs because I am a software dev. I do know that technically philly has a job board that's locally focused though. I only really track software development jobs though.

 

[Aurizen]

Congrats!

I have a year left for my CS degree. Can't wait.

Thanks! Nice! you go to CCP?

 

[The Llama]

My condo got a $50 fine for having trash (which wasn't ours) in the sidewalk.

lol appealing the crap out of that

 

[Deku Tree]

My condo got a $50 fine for having trash (which wasn't ours) in the sidewalk.

lol appealing the crap out of that

I know that's the law but people near me put their garbage out way too early (days early if they go away) etc. or leave its out if they don't realize their was a holiday that week and collection got pushed back. Sometimes they'll leave it out until next week, and it's disgusting. And the cops never do anything. And I love in a good nghbd.

 

[Pepiope]

Thanks! Nice! you go to CCP?

Just down the street at Temple for me.