Pennsylvania State is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's biggest state with an abundance of rich history and culture. The state has a lot to offer and is known for its big cities, rolling countryside, quaint small towns, outdoor activities, educational opportunities and much more. From the vibrant energy found in Philadelphia to the ski resorts of the Pocono Mountains, there’s something for everyone in Pennsylvania State. Visitors rave about the varied attractions, friendly people and great food. The Gettysburg Battlefield is one of America's most important historical sites and it brings out lots of tourists each year. There are many different festivals throughout the year that celebrate local history as well as arts and culture. Other popular attractions include Fallingwater, Amish Country, Hershey Park amusement park and Valley Forge National Historical Park. For outdoorsy types, there are many hiking trails, mountain biking courses and water activities like kayaking or whitewater rafting. Pennsylvania State has something for every type of traveler; whether you want to experience history first hand or simply relax in nature’s serenity - it has it all!
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High cost of living, unfriendly people, fiscially - 5/5/2010
Pennsylvania has a incredibly high cost of living and it simply isn't worth it by reasonable standards. We live about 30+ miles outside of Philadelphia in Douglass Township. The cheapest possible property tax you can honestly expect for a house that is less than 20 years old is $5k. Property taxes usually fall into the $6300 (average) range to over $10k for the "most desirable neighborhoods."
The housing prices are also very expensive unless you are willing to commute a long distance. My husband works 21 miles from our house and it takes him 45 minutes to drive it on the best day which I guess isn't too bad considering the large population between home and where he works. But, due to the high cost, you can't choose to be close to work, you have to find housing that you can afford which means a long commute. You really need a $150-175k salary to live a truly middle class lifestyle here. You can live well on $100k provided you have no debt and no kids.
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Scary - 4/8/2010
Drove across the states to relocate to Schuylkill Co., PA so have experience with many state's drivers. PENNSYLVANIA IS THE WORST. OMG, NO ONE goes the speed limit, CHRONIC tailgating on a DREADFUL road system. Engineers in this state have to be the bottom of the barrel; even mall parking lots are convoluted. WHY is EVERYONE in such a HURRY?? Can't wait to relocate - IF I CAN MAKE IT OUT OF HERE ALIVE!!! Sad, sad situation. As someone mentioned earlier, school taxes are insane; SOMEONE'S getting rich while the citizens are getting the
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Birchrunville - 2/15/2010
Picturesque northern Chester County PA country village about 25 miles west of Philadelphia. Exclusive because it's expensive. Plan on buying hundreds of acres for tens of millions if you want to live in this
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Lancaster County, PA - 1/1/2010
If your not from here, don't even think of moving here. Seriously if you weren't born here, no one wants to know you. We moved here 11 years ago from Massachusetts, and most everyone we have had contact with, judge you first, make their assumptions, and then ignore you. The only people that are friendly are the Amish!
If I had known how rude everyone was out here, I never would have moved. I made the mistake of selling all we had, and settling here. Now I cannot afford to go back, or anywhere for that matter. Yes, the cost of lviving is cheaper here, but I wouldn't mind paying a little more to find non-judgemental
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Hello - 9/24/2009
Born and raised in Hreshey, Pennsylvania - home of the Hershey
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