You're just lucky. I went with Comcast rather than Fios, and that lasted about 2 weeks. Had a couple boxes where the audio would dip out and I'd have to reset the box, constant internet outages, it was just horrible. It amazes me how shitty their service is here in Philly.
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I think Comcast has different aged infrastructure in different parts of the city. Where I live now in the house that I own their infrastructure is probably old and poor. But when I first moved to the city I lived in a new apartment building and at that place I never had internet outages.
Soapbox Killer
Grand Nagus
Are you opposed to living in Center City? For 1200 you can live pretty comfy if you're single. 1500 with a roommate and you can live like a king on 60K.
Via Purifico
Banned
You get them too? it happened to me last night when I was playing Black Desert. Talk about a buzz kill.
Hey guys, if anyone is interested in a PVM CRT monitor, I picked up a 14 inch model in Moorestown today. The guy knows his stuff and was able to demo the unit for me.
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/vgm/5491331492.html
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/vgm/5491331492.html
Via Purifico
Banned
Thanks, I know someone who might be interested so will link this to them.
Yes! like 2-3 times a month. I swear Comcast is trying to save money.
Gotta pad the funds for building a 2nd skyscraper in center city.
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
This is such an amazing deal
Every game in April but the home opener for $50. Standing room only, but they'll give you seats if available. I am so tempted to do this just for the hell of it, even if I only want to a couple of the games.
Every game in April but the home opener for $50. Standing room only, but they'll give you seats if available. I am so tempted to do this just for the hell of it, even if I only want to a couple of the games.
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
WTF? What reason did he give? SEPTA workers are the worst. "I can't make change." Why do they even bother to have people manning the booths on the subway?
No reason given. Kicked everybody out. Put on the off duty lights and left.
I'd definitely report that.
How do you report that?
There's probably a better way but you can't go wrong with Twitter.
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
(215) 580-7800 is their number.
@SEPTA_SOCIAL for twitter, if you want their customer service.
Others have got you covered but I'll also add this: if you don't have the bus ID number/driver name then you should let them know the bus route number and schedule. Get as accurate as you can. I think SEPTA should have a record of what scheduled routes have which drivers
I've had to make more than one call about buses when I was commuting to West Chester
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
Not me. I'm probably getting a Vive.
StevieWhite
Member
Jimmy G's Steaks at about Broad and Fairmount has my endorsement, for what that's worth.
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
Given how close it is to my house and the dangerous things it's done to my cholesterol... I guess that's a type of endorsement. They were better when they first opened though. They've changed a lot of stuff. They used to use only fresh sliced rib eye and they didn't chop their steaks. They've since switched to frozen rib eye and started chopping their steaks. I prefer unchopped. They are still good, and they are open until 3:00am on weekends so I am invariably there late nights on Fridays/Saturdays.
So, two big items I found out today!
Septa is doing an early adopter program for Septa Key. [Link]
Septa is also creating a new bus line that will create a route from Fairmount to University City, which I am sure is going to be an insanely popular line.
Soapbox Killer
Grand Nagus
It's some pretty good eats between Fairmount and Girard ave on Broad St. I used to live on 20th and Girard many moons ago (can't afford it now) and all that used to be hood, like hood hood. Now its so much better with so many nice little spots to grab a bite. Color me impressed.
smokeandmirrors
Banned
Refried beans you say
I guess this isn't the personalised one.
the walnut-locust station smelled like a used diaper this morning
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
What's the chicken and donuts place called? Federal? Isn't there another one that's recommended?
I'm coming in June for my 20th high school reunion. Going to hit it up on a Friday.
I'm coming in June for my 20th high school reunion. Going to hit it up on a Friday.
Federal Donuts on 16th and Sansom.
Soapbox Killer
Grand Nagus
There are a few Federal Donuts around town. I always bring them to work after the last Thursday of the month. I'l also be there Friday.
BronsonLee
Member
Shit that reminds me I should get Federal Donuts tonight
smokeandmirrors
Banned
Never had federal. I should try it shouldn't I. There's that one around the corner from me here at work
BronsonLee
Member
Fishtown is nice
NoLibs you'll like
South Street is overrated
Old City is awesome
Art Museum area/Francisville is what you want. In before Walrus talking it up
Also Seattle can kiss my ass
No libs would be your best bet based on what you want.
too bad the 101 trolley takes way too long from where I am to get in to the city. Plus... hey, i watched a guy get shot around 56th st stop taking the El late to 69th st. That was fun, but a long time ago. It only kept me off of that line for a day, but it was... interesting to say the least.
I'm stuck on a RR now, oh well
Your right, almost all the locals that I talk to hate south street. But the neighborhoods surrounding South street are usually really nice IMHO.
BronsonLee
Member
South Street has a few good things.
Farmer's Market
That CeX (sometimes)
Ishkabibble's 1 & 2
TLA
Some really good Mexican taqueria which I can't remember
Another good pizza spot
Beyond that..fight me
you are even pushing it to include all of that.
From the posters request, definitely nolibs / fishtown
Stay far away from AWF
BronsonLee
Member
I think positive when it comes to my city!
Jim's Steaks too.
I already gave you that argument. I am not a fan of "south street" as a location.
But the South Street area's on both the east and the west sides of center city (above and below south street) are some of the nicest areas of the city IMHO. They have a lot going on. Don't have time for a long post.
IMHO, my favorite "artsy, hipster type diverse neighborhood" in the city is the area above and below south street on the east side, traditionally called Bella vista and a little bit lower down it's called Passyunk Square.
Miles Table is my favorite lunch spot in the city. Besides that Ramen place on ~12th and Chestnut.
BronsonLee
Member
Trash place
They ok.
Never had either.
That's the one with the big ass slices right, if so yes
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
For artsy types I am going to recommend in this order:
Fishtown
Bella Vista
Northern Liberties
Callowhill/Eraserhood
Old City
University City
Notes: As much as I love Art Museum/Francisville it's just not the best neighborhood for the arts culture. It's a lot of young professionals and DINKs. It's more of an office oriented crowd than an art crowd. It's one of my gripes with the neighborhood actually, in some regards.
Fishtown is where you can get huge spaces at ridiculously low prices. You can rent art studio space here cheaply. Lots of artists live in this area.
I'm recommending Bella Vista over Northern Liberies mostly because No Libs is getting really crowded and expensive compared to Bella Vista, but it's not necessarily a more arts oriented area.
Callowhill/Eraserhood is the area David Lynch lived in when he was studying film, and it inspired Eraserhead. There is actually a good arts crowd and lots of arts organizations in that area, but it LOOKS like a rough neighborhood. It's actually got pretty low crime and such, but it looks dirty and industrial.
Old city is great, and probably the most established art oriented area in the city. The first Friday of every month they have the "First Friday" event and all of the numerous art galleries in that neighborhood hold their openings on that day. It's also got really great boutique shopping. It's actually a really fun monthly event to go to. That said, the area is pricey so artists tend not to live there, rather they just show works there and maybe have studio space. This is probably the safest of the neighborhoods on this short list.
University City is where Penn and Drexel's campuses are. Where students are you can find arts related stuff. It's a pretty nice area but you also have the problem of being surrounded by college kids, and since I'm an old that gets less appealing on a yearly basis.
Final note: You mentioned a budget of $1300 a month for a 1BR or Studio. With that sort of budget you can essentially afford ANY neighborhood in the city. Take a look at craigslist, or hotpads and you'll see you can find 1BR or Studios on Rittenhouse Square in that price range.
Also, I know this is probably unrealistic, but you may want to consider a trip up here for PIFA next month. As an artist you'll probably really enjoy it.
Also also, check out this blog: Streets Dept.
Serpico is good. Very good food.
Lorenzo's is good for a late night slice.
Tattooed Mom's is great
Isaiah Zagar's Magic Gardens is great
South Street does indeed sort of suck though. It's mostly the crowds of drunk college kids and New Jersey bros going to the lame bars around there. There are some really good spots but they can get ruined by the crowd. I used to really like Fluid night club though. Such a cool space.