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Rivster79 t1_iye12a2 wrote

Reply to comment by Lunamothknits in D.C.’s police department is recruiting in Philly, offering a $20k hiring bonus. The Philadelphia Police Department isn’t worried. by redeyeblink

To be fair, we are the ones in an inverted bubble. Philly is the most affordable large east coast city, even though it doesn’t feel that way at times.

We like to complain, but we have it pretty damn good here.

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Gizz718 t1_iyedrxu wrote

nyc and dc don’t have shootouts quite like philly does

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Rivster79 t1_iyeek4n wrote

They don’t know what they’re missing

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elevatednova t1_iyeoon7 wrote

That’s how we keep the home/rent prices down! Smh,😔

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Gator1523 t1_iyex2yu wrote

Citynerd did a video about this. Crime is factored into home prices, and excessively so. Meaning you can find a great deal by moving into a safe neighborhood in a city with a reputation for crime.

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