Monthly Archives: April 2013

Pros and Cons of Moving to Philadelphia, PA

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Devie Lin

I think the pros and cons of Philadelphia are represented well by the city’s famous cheesesteak.  One one hand, the city is very affordable.  However, on the other hand, it has terrible crime and is subject to arbitrary beer laws. Wait, … Continue reading →

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The Pros and Cons of Moving to Cleveland, OH

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Devie Lin

Listen, every American city, including Cleveland, is livable.  Even the cities with the worst reputations in the world have good aspects to them, and Cleveland’s own reputation just keeps getting better. For example, Cleveland is fast creating a foody and … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Moving to Orlando, FL

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Devie Lin

Ah, the center of Florida, a land of swamps, sinkholes, sweltering heat, stagnant humidity, mosquitos, fire ants, sawgrass, storms and gators. And Orlando. Sure, Orlando’s surroundings can be, erm, discomforting at times, but at least it’s not cold there. Also, the … Continue reading →

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The Pros and Cons of Las Vegas, NV

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Devie Lin

Big city, bright lights, cruel, cruel dice. We all know about Las Vegas, the City of Sin. We know that is the epicenter for gambling, which is both a positive and a negative, but we don’t all know about Las … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of New York City, NY

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Devie Lin

New York (yeah, just New York for this post) is the epitome of the big city. I mean, it’s so big, people get lost in it for decades. When asked about where they’ve been, they often remember taking a trip to … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Indianapolis, IN

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Devie Lin

Indianapolis is kind of like a cream-filled donut. It looks bland until you bite into it. Or maybe it’s more like vegan cheesecake, which looks like cheesecake, but is really bland. … I don’t know – whatever it is, it involves some … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Boston, MA

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Devie Lin

Beantown is one of the most educated places on earth. Think Harvard. Think MIT. Think Boston College. And its residents get all the benefits (great healthcare and wild sports) and negatives (pompous attitudes, fake Boston accents) that they could possibly want. And nor’easters … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Tucson, AZ

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Devie Lin

Ever want to bask in 100-degree heat while eating tamales and counting palm trees? Then Tucson is your type of place. And if that sounds too hot, you can cool off in one of the city’s gorgeous pools, or go for … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Baltimore, MD

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Devie Lin

Bawlamer has what we like to call “dichotomy.” It’s a two-faced place, a real dilemma of aspirations. On one hand, it harkens back to its heyday, a time when its brick rowhouses were built and its industry was vibrant. However, that … Continue reading →

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The Pros and Cons of Moving to Minneapolis, MN

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Devie Lin

Every city has its benefits, whether it’s low rent, great weather or fun attractions.  The Minneapolis-St.Paul metro is no different.  It is a bustling with the good, the bad and the ugly.  Here are just a couple examples: Minneapolis has … Continue reading →

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