Ask a Millennial: What’s the Best/Worst Thing About Philly?

We all know Philly has some great points and some not-so-great ones. Here, Millennials weigh in on what rules—and really, really sucks—about our beloved city.

By Nick Vadala· 11/21/2013, 3:38 p.m.

What's the best/worst thing about Philly?

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Kelli Mayes, 31, Havertown

BEST: “Philly is just a really easy town to get to know. Havertown’s an awesome neighborhood, too. People are very into the community, and it’s very green and family-friendly.”

WORST: “The stereotypes people have of it.”

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Nick Moncy, 19, University City

BEST: “I say all the hidden gems. There is always something to do; you just have to look.”

WORST: “The weather.”

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Lauren Sembrot, 29, Northeast Philly

BEST: “I would say our sports teams, because I love sports. But in this case, I’m not sure that’s good to say. I enjoy our sports teams.”

WORST: “I wish we were a little cleaner.”

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Denis Wilson, 33, Northern Liberties

BEST: “It feels like a small town with lots to do. I never feel overwhelmed, and I see people I know all the time.”

WORST: “Transportation is pretty bad.”

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Alec Tuckey, 18, University City

BEST: “Center City.”

WORST: “The outskirts.”

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Kathryn Hurchla, 32, Brewerytown

BEST: “We can bike out our front door, but we can also take the bus downtown.”

WORST: “The lack of availability of a decent public-school education.”

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Dylan Jackson, 23, Rittenhouse

BEST: “The character, because it’s very no-nonsense in a good way. It’s down-to-earth.”

WORST: “We have a bit of a little-brother complex with New York.”

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Madeline Kimlin, 24, Fishtown

BEST: “The dive bars.”

WORST: “The poverty.”

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Thomas Foley, 33, Fishtown

BEST: “The affordability. I thought I’d go to New York originally, but everything’s twice as much there. It’s easier to get ahead in Philly.”

WORST: “The school system. I had my first daughter eight months ago, and I know that will contribute to us leaving the city.”

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