@@889976889 In some ways, it is. Reading is one of the poorest cities in the entire country and has a high crime rate. Plus, I live in Reading and trust me, you will not find much to do here. The thing that is really bad here are the people lurking around who are possible criminals. On Penn Street, there are a lot of businesses on that street, but there are also a lot of scammers and weird street punks who try to kidnap children or do stupid and disgusting things. Of course, some other cities have similar situations like this, but there is a lot of this that you would find here in Reading. Plus, there is a lot of abandoned homes and buildings, littering on natural environments, and many issues with a spotted lanternfly.
Reading also has had many riots at the intermediate high school in 3 years and is known for the clown story where Christian Torres was stabbed by someone who had a clown mask on. Reading is kind of boring to with lack of recreational events.
From PA, can confirm that Reading is in a lot worse shape that Philly. At least Philly is still growing, Reading has been down and out for a couple decades now.
I agree, I lived in PA for twenty-two years, and never once got an "earful" for calling it a "state." But one might still get an "earful" for badmouthing the state or even a particular part of it. I have noticed that a lot of people in PA seem more defensive about their state than people in most others. I have even noticed something about Lancaster. It doesn't seem to be a big deal with people in that city, but there are some people in nearby rural and suburban communities who are picky about the way Lancaster is pronounced. There is even one Lancaster County suburbanite who posted a meme about it on Facebook. In the words of Briggs, "I kid you not."
Fierce I agree not once have I ever heard anyone call Pennsylvania a commonwealth and I've lived here for 26 years with a short 4 year stint in Cherry Hill NJ area., couldn't wait to get out of New Jersey.
@@michaelb.8953 lol I'm from western PA north of Pittsburgh and now live in northern NJ. I like having plenty of stuff around now, but the taxes are unbelievable.
I live in central Pennsylvania and have since I was born. I am now 61 yrs old and retired. I have been saying for years that I'm going to VIRGINIA BEACH when I retire and get out of Pennsylvania!!! Well I'm still here but I'm still dreaming !!! Some day!! Pennsylvania is beautiful and mostly peaceful if you live in the smaller towns like I do. But getting older I can't take these cold winters anymore.
Hamza artist To start to the founder of PA, was William Penn. Hence the name of the state. So, of course in Philadelphia was the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and constitution. Philadelphia used to be the capitol of the US, but then we switched it to Washington D.C. some monuments in PA, is independence hall (where the Declaration of Independence was signed and kept for many many years. There’s the constitution center where the constitution was signed. There’s the liberty bell, which I have actually touched before (there was an old lady attendant who was in charge of the lines and she saw me with my son and brought us to a side door where we were allowed to touch it because there was no line). There’s many more USA monuments but those are the big ones kept in PA. Culture: the state used to be mostly quakers, including William penn himself. Any other more specific questions you have I would love to answer.- cheers
Pennsylvania loves her Amish. They’re-without a doubt-hands down-the most peaceful, humble people. And the Amish here in PA have been through a lot... that said: be nice, dude!
Everything you just said is wrong. A family friend lives next to an Amish family here in PA. Shadiest people you'll ever have the misfortune of meeting. They wanted this woman to sell them land that she didn't want to sell. They didn't take kindly to her refusal to sell, and responded by entering her property with firearms and shooting all her animals. They then told her they'd shoot her and her family next if she didn't reconsider. Local police were completely ineffective and unhelpful (shocking, I know), and these people are still terrorizing her family to this day. It's appaling that these people are not held to the same laws that the rest of us are. They should all be lined up and shot.
I, too, love the Amish - the Plain Dutch - who reside in and around Lancaster. The people who reside in and around Reading are known as the Fancy Dutch.
@@tiny5500 it's not that great, they abuse their religious organization status in any and every way they can, they're quite rude to non-amish, and theres horse crap ("road apples") EVERYWHERE.
@@rachelmummert5747 just remarking on the goods. I don't live near them so I can say different from what you state. Not an authority on this subject in the least. Thanks A better America is when people speak truth and when you don't know admit it!! Merry Christmas to all👍❤️🇺🇸
Rookies. I found PA to be fantastic. Norfolk, VA; DC; Chicago all have bigger a$$hole$. Even NYC has nicer people than the places I listed. That says a lot.
I've lived in Pennsylvania almost my entire life. These things are either inherently not true or just opinion. I've never seen anyone being anti-Halloween here for one. We celebrate Halloween for at least a month! And we're home to Field of Screams, top rated Halloween attraction for the entire United States. You rarely see the Amish even in Lancaster, hunting only matters in rural areas, and it's really not hard to find your way around. And it's pronounced "Lankisster", not "Lan-caster".
Exactly, that Halloween part was a huge wtf to me ! We have so many haunted trails, we have Fright Nights at Kennywood, just all kinds of Halloween fun, & this dude makes it sound as if we scowl at treat or treaters, & begrudgingly throw candy at them 😂 Like what ?? The adults enjoy Halloween as much as ( or maybe more than ) the kids around here. We celebrate the hell out of Halloween 👻
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs it's really not though. We're as close to NE as we are to Canada and Dixie and the Midwest, depending on where you are in the state. Not trying to be nitpickey but we're definitely different.
Pennsylvania is original. Because the Declaration of Independence was signed in Pennsylvania, so maybe think again about what you say, to be honest a lot of presidents have been here and soon you will realize how famous Pennsylvania will be. A lot of American symbols belong there, like the liberty bell. Rethink...
Grew up living in PA and still currently live here. Negatives of Living in PA. Harsh winters, terrible roads!!!!! Mean people, (people like to keep to themselves) Laws, high Taxes, Traffic, Not many things to do in PA. Positives- 4 seasons. Fall, winter, spring, and summer! Beautiful scenery, rural areas , a lot of history/ haunted areas with a lot of urban myths
We have the third highest gas tax in the country the roads suck the weather sucks half the year certain areas the property taxes through the roof especially Philadelphia suburbs certain areas the people have attitude problems there is some cool things to do though in this state you have skiing in the winter time a lot of places you can camp plenty of state parks a lot of historic places to see the only thing you have to watch driving through local municipalities they like to give tickets out to generate revenue a lot of the small towns are good for that the other thing that sucks about PA annual car inspection that's the biggest scam to generate revenue for the state.
Yeah, it's nice to see the seasons change from one day to the next. Sometimes in the same day(especially spring, hoodie in the morning, sweating by noon)...
@@barrybleich3455 you’re dead on! It’s November, and we are still waiting for potholes to be filled from last winter! Road signs( including speed limit signs) are hidden by trees. Cyclists like to blend in with their surroundings, then yell and curse when you almost hit them. They are also very rude, whether in the city or country. Sharing the road only applies to motorists. Stop light cameras have shortened yellow lights, so the city can make more money. Also, a lot of illegals and refugees come to our state and sanctuary cities that we have here. In Phila, cops enforcing the law get prosecuted while the crooks go free. We are among the top 5 cities for murder.
@@jordanp5283 it depends on what part of Pa you live in. Living in south east Pa is far different than living in the north central part of PA Or north western part. Also considering states in the south the winters you have highs in 50s-60s typically at the coldest winter in PA is harsh to that. And also get real look it up what do people complain about living in PA for the cold harsh long winters. Bozo have fun in north Dakota where nobody lives
I've lived in PA for 35 years. The Amish are loved and honored for their work ethic, moral strength and family values. I know quite a few personally and they would do anything for you if you needed assistance. One family has 12 kids, all born at home. When I drop by, unannounced, to buy eggs, the kids are squeeky clean, doing some chore, ie, yard work or taking care of the family's animals.
Definitely anyone that still hard-working with love in their heart is what the world needs! ♥️ I appreciate everyone that helps me throughout my town every day.
don198769 that comes at a price because Pennsylvania has the lowest state tax in the nation that is more than 0%.I lived there and only payed 3% in state taxes.
I live in California. Highest gas prices in the nation. And our mounting gas taxes are imposed by Jerry Brown. And if that isn't bad enough, the idiots who live here will vote for more taxes on us.
Nah Pa is the worse place to live to some houses there are expensive and totally FILTHY. I am glad I am not from Pa I am from North Carolina. I call NC my home. Jersey and PA suck!!!
The Phila. region has another positive going for it: It has been spared many "acts of God" except for the occasional tornado or mega-snowstorm which I don't count. I'm talking primarily about killer tornados and hurricanes which tend to hit the midwest and the south, respectively, and wildfires, mudslides, and other disasters seen in the west. We've been very fortunate in this respect. I don't think the winters here are excessively cold, either (but Pittsburgh and its environs are another story!)
@Will Smith bullshit. If he doesn’t live in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, then yes it’s a shit place. The rest is a barren wasteland especially in the winter.
This video is ridiculous and absurd. I’ve lived in Pennsylvania my whole life and the only statement that is remotely true was the caution about taxes. Hunting season is not that big of a deal. I’ve never seen fireworks are off for hunting season. Kids always celebrate Halloween on October 31, I never take public transportation except the regional rail lines and would not recommend public transport as a means of avoiding traffic delays because you will still be stuck in the traffic you are trying to avoid. I have never once EVER been stuck behind a horse drawn Amish buggy and have only seen about 10 buggys in active traffic in my entire life. This video seems to have been made by someone with a very narrow range of experiences in Pa.
SenShe Live I don’t know about not moving to Pennsylvania but don’t move to Philly if you want your life or money. I’ve lived in Philadelphia all my life trust me. And it’s not because I’ve been shot before.
Well depending on where you live in PA, you won't get stuck behind a buggy. Take it from someone who lived in Lancaster County. You WILL get stuck behind one. It's just a matter of time. Pray its never going up Buck Hill on Rt. 272 near Quarryville.
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Raymond Juancito Chris exerchos' boy stabbed my sister's friend in the neck with chair leg and killed him. but he's still trying to get us to vote for him.
Pennsylvania is politically a purple state. Both the PA Dems and the PA GOP are functionally the same here-- not quite liberal but not quite conservative. I mean, they play lip-service to their parties' respective ideologies occassionally and have a few outlying candidates here or there, but functionally? The same. Both are irredeemably corrupt, almost no legislation ever gets passed and for that reason nobody here cares about commonwealth politics. Hell, township and borough politics have more of an impact than those crones in Harrisburg.
I'm from northwestern PA, born and raised. I love my home state. It's a beautiful place, there's a lot to see and do, and I'm proud to be from here. The fact that we have to share it with Philadelphia is, unfortunately, beyond my control. 😂
The roads should be number one by far! If they’re not in horrendous shape, they’re lined with cones for 5 miles yet no one is ever working on them! The PA turnpike maybe the worst, most outdated road in the country and the tolls are absolutely outrageous! Gas is also far higher in PA then the neighboring states. Also, I have family in the Pittsburgh area, I’ve been told that public transportation is not much in that city and they’ve cut a lot of it. It’s essential to have a car in that city! Don’t know what the situation is with public transportation in Philly, flown out of the airport a few times, which is usually terrible, but in Pittsburgh you’re SOL if you don’t have a car. Don’t even get me started on the two obnoxious NFL fan bases 😑 Still, I will admit that PA has some gorgeous countryside and some really good microbrews!
Born and raised in Philadelphia. Never in my life heard it strictly referred to as a Commonwealth! So sad he forgot to mention we have some of the top hospitals in the country right in Philly. I now live in a very small town, with its own post office and all, but I still go to center city Philadelphia for my medical care. This guy dissed the Amish, that wasn’t cool. When people want really good food, furniture, or even a hand made quilt, they seek out “Amish Products”. A friend has a custom made table that’s about 60 years old, passed down and it still looks brand new. Yes, parts of the city are drug ridden and also many homeless, just like in Portland (only they call them transients - whatever - they are homeless human beings). Anyway, if the power goes out, or worse, the Amish wouldn’t even know the difference! They actually live in a community, as we were meant to really live in family groups, seeing our families often, if not daily. This is the main reason each generation across the globe, has a rise in depression and other mental illness (because we are not living like we were designed too). We’ve all just gotten so far ahead of ourselves and forgot what’s really important- family and community! Pennsylvania is one of the most beautiful states in the country. I love his top ten small cities video.
I live in Bucks County, not too far from the Delaware River into NJ. We have a Farmer's Market here in Newtown where the Amish come all the way from Lancaster to sell food and sometimes handmade items like wooden rocking chairs. They come here (by car, not horse and buggy) every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in all kinds of weather. Very industrious, polite people.
I’m from Pennsylvania, born and raised in Pittsburgh and currently live in Ohio. Pennsylvania is literally the best place to live, I might be biased since Pennsylvania is my home state, but Pittsburgh is an incredibly beautiful city to visit, just stay out of certain neighborhoods and you’ll be fine
@@chizorama no you’re being tooo simple. Cut off half of it so republicans still win the state popular vote every time but we keep as many electoral votes as possible
@@anonymousanonymity2815 Half will still keep the most miserable people of the state & the funding black hole. They'll still vote for the most corrupt mayor they can & keep their stupid soda tax. Worth giving up the electoral votes.
This state is great! Many beautiful places, mountains and rivers. Pittsburgh is the only city I've been in but all the others look very nice too. I recommend PA to everybody. Come visit.
My mother and her family were from the area and people there are very nice, for the most part. I was born and raised on the other side of the state in the Phila. region, and people are more standoffish here.
I’m from Pennsylvania and I’ve lived here my whole life and I have never heard a single person collect the Commonwealth. Also you’re only find the Horse and buggy is on designated side roads in the counties that have the majority of the Amish population. Also the Amish are very kind and caring people they’re not weird and freaky like you described in your video.
I've lived here in PA most of my life & the worst things about this place are the ungodly humidity (it can be like living in the tropics, but without the benefits of having a beach!), the opiate epidemic. Heroin is literally everywhere here these days. Lastly, we have a high concentration of racist groups headquartered here as well, mostly in the outskirts of Cumberland, Perry & York counties. Lots of good reasons to live here though, we're within a few hours drive of NYC, Washington DC, Baltimore, etc... Pittsburgh & Philly are both amazing cities with lots of things to see & do, especially for history buffs. Gettysburg, Lancaster & Hershey are all really nice smaller cities with many sites to check out. We've got an abundance of beautiful forests, mountains, nature trails, lakes, state parks & other natural wonders, many of which are very quiet & secluded. The new national park at Shanksville is an awesome sight too.
I agree with you. Yes Pennsylvania has a lot to offer . The school taxes and poor roads are keeping me from retiring there . People between Hanover and Gettysburg’s are some of the nicest people in the entire USA.
Yeah I'm from Pennsylvania and it has a lot to offer it really does beautiful scenery wonderful Forest good hunting. The taxes are too high the roads are in bad shape. We're too close to New York City Baltimore and a cesspool called Washington DC. But we've got our own shitholes to Philadelphia Pittsburgh and the Altoona Area, to name a few of the areas where the majority of the population idiot liberal socialists. And that explains the shity excuse we've got for a governor, a guy that shouldn't even be allowed to be a dog catcher.
Lmaooooo I just moved to Philly from Indiana and trust me that is exactly how I pronounced it too at first, lol thank God for GPS Navigator it taught me the correct pronunciation 😭😂
I wish I knew what you were talking about, and I wish you did too....It must be wonderful to be an expert on things which you know nothing about.. I listened to your video and being a Pennsylvania resident for over 60 years,I can say,, you were only close on The traffic issue, and that only applies to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, during rush hour.. Which can be rough if you live on one side of town and work in the other side of town. I guess you have never driven in rush-hour traffic in Los Angeles or San Diego or Washington DC or New York City or Boston or San Francisco. I worked in Pittsburgh, right by the football stadium for 40 years, I lived 15 miles from there, and my commute was 24 minutes, five red lights, and a handful of stop signs. No problem You don’t know what you’re talking about with Halloween, or the Amish, or the hunting, I have never heard anyone referred to the state as a commonwealth except for you, I never heard of the United States being referred to as the 49 states and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Halloween, not hall oh ween is on October 31. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Friday or a Wednesday, kids go out and trick-or-treat. The only day changes I’ve ever heard of were because of some sort local towns high school football games being on the same day at times, they may change the day in that event so the kids and parents can go to the football games and have Halloween trick-or-treating the next day or the day before.That way the parents can be home to give out the candy, and the kids don’t miss going trick-or-treating because they went to the football game either to watch, or be in the game, or they’re in the band or they are a cheerleader. I’ve lived here all my life, over 60 years, I know three hunters. That’s it, and I live surrounded by hunting area/woods that can be hunted. Your video implies that half the population of Pennsylvania walk around with hunting rifles on the streets during hunting season. That’s not so.I wish they would come and get the deer that eat all my bushes & shrubs.. I see deer pretty much every day. I have heard coyotes, but I’ve never seen one. When a bear is cited, it makes the local television news. I live 15 miles north of Pittsburgh. Heavily wooded, wooded all the way up to Lake Erie.. in fact, Pennsylvania has trillions of trees. Pittsburgh alone has more trees within city limits than any other city of its size in the United States. I believe your headline and story is just click bait. You can’t really give any true specific information about the state to fill your video so you make stuff up. You should work for CNN...I do not live in Oregon, so I guess that qualifies me equally as an expert on Oregon.
Actually, there are parts of PA that have their trick or treat night on a night that isn’t October 31st. I grew up in North Central PA. I grew up trick or treating on the 31st. Then I moved to the Lehigh Valley where every town has their trick or treat night on a different night. We had so many trick or treaters at our house the first year that I had to run to the store halfway through to buy more candy because we had run out. It turns out that people would trick or treat in their town on their date, then go and trick or treat in neighboring towns on additional evenings. So odd...
@@rach41484 is right about the trick or treating also a lot of areas are very big on hunting maybe not to the extent this video makes it out to be but for example my school always had off the first day of deer season a lot of people hunt around here lol and as far as bear go i see them quite often especially in certain areas never once saw a bear on the local news that would just be rediculous lol
Trick or treat nights are on different dates for every surrounding town where I live they rarely ever have a trick or treat on the 31st. Hunting is huge in my area people have off from work and schools are closed. Just cause you lived in your area for over 60 years doesn't mean that's the way the whole state is. PA is pretty damn big and he was on point with almost everything he said except the " Commonwealth " part.
I gotta drive from pa thro jersey to west Windsor every night. I swear jersey deer are worst. They have a jersey attitude and I swear as it was rolling over my hood it called me "Brah"
I live here a couple other things not to move here is 1. Highest gas taxes , PA turnpike toll prices are priced to high just going a hour away is $9.00 all together really.
There is a way to get around shitty pa turnpike. And the toll booth's as well. Yes the back roads do take longer but it beats paying our shitty communist state 9$ just to pass lol.
Yea true but if im going somewhere that is 2 hours or more away no way im taking back roads though lol. At times if I can get somebody to ride with me we split the cost.
Connecticut also has the highest gas tax and they're looking at toll roads back they used to have it and that it was a big accident 95 in 1985 so they got rid of the toll roads here we go again I guess
"Freakin' Amish" really? They have a right to live the way they want. If you don"t want to get stuck behind them, stay out of their neck of the woods. I live near Lancaster Pa and find them charming. It probably wouldn't hurt you to slow down anyway.
Don't forget about construction crews tearing down woods then pushing all the animals into a small town and the borough then has to call for "animal control" because their is now not enough woods and too many house with 400$ bushes being eating and they don't like it.......so they call for animal control because they had their house built where animals once lived!
A commonwealth is a place where it's common for government to take your wealth. There's 4 commonwealths in the USA. They are Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, and Massachusetts.
A) Drivel is a nice word compared to what I would have written. B) I have to use left coaster because it is the best play on words I have seen. For a while.
Thanks Briggs for the splendid video on The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I am a retired aerospace engineer from southern California. I am also a Navy Viet Nam vet. I've lived in southern California since 1973. The social and economic trends I've witnessed over the years, living here have been nothing short of horrendous. I am originally from the south hills part of Pittsburgh, I will be moving back with in the next couple of years to the same area , probably Mt Lebanon or Upper St Clair township. Pennsylvania has no state tax on pensions or social security and housing is reasonable. For the price I sell my house for in California I can buy three for cash and rent them all out and live very comfortably. Enough said!!
Philadelphia should not be the number one reason not to move to Pennsylvania. Philly for the most part is a great city with a lot to see and do. Granted it has poor crime infested neighborhoods primarily in North Philly, Kensington, and scattered spotty areas in South Philly but most of the city is prosperous and doing quite well despite the urban problems. The city's population increased somewhat in the 2010 census and recent estimates have shown a continued population increase. So dont be so down on Philadelphia. Hey there are a lot of small towns and rural areas that are not all that great.
I live in PA about an hour outside of Philly chester springs. Philadelphia is not bad there are bad sections in the city just like any other big cities there's a lot of history there and some great restaurants. Reasons why I love Pennsylvania it's great for the Outdoorsman as it's a gun-friendly state, there's tons places to go kayaking, camping, boating, hiking biking, fishing. There's many historical places to visit such as Gettysburg, Valley Forge, the museums and history in Philadelphia
And there is the Rodin Museum. The second largest collection of Rodin outside Paris. And its FREE! However, don't leave anything in your car whilst parked in Philly, it will get stolen. And then the Philadelphia Parking Authority will ticket your car for an expired out of state registration tag or out of state inspection tag, really for any reason. Philly is a great place to visit and then get the hell out of by 10pm.
I'm live in Pennsylvania born and raised. You are so wrong about us it's said you can put down the best state every I lived in 5 other states and they are more messed up than us I LOVE MY STATE YES ITS A COMMONWEALTH STATE . the most beautiful state in the U.S.A. THE BEST PEOPLE AND STOP PUTTING DOWN THE AMISH PEOPLE THEY ARE WHAT MAKE PENNSYLVANIA GREAT.
I'm so tired of hearing LAN caster every time some foreign weirdo from out west tries to talk about where the Amish are from that I've started just yelling LANKISSTER every time they do it.
It's a state that is a Commonwealth. It's a type of state. We are not in New England, Mid Atlantic guy. Hunting season is a reason to move to PA if you ask me.
I've lived in the Pittsburgh area for ten years and have explored much of the state. Some of the small towns (Franklin, Hollidaysburg, Bellefonte, Gettysburg, Bedford, Carlisle, Jim Thorpe, Columbia, etc.) are really lovely places full of history and charm. Of course, we have the two bigger cities, Pittsburgh and Philly on both ends of the state. Both of these cities are gorgeous in the historic districts and business districts, and depressed in the outlying neighborhoods. Pittsburgh in general has extremely poor suburbs like Wilkinsburg, Mt. Oliver, McKees Rocks, and Duquesne. Philly is either exquisitely gorgeous or depressed, depending on your location in the city. Philly has unsurpassed urban beauty in some spots, ugliness in others. Pittsburgh has the gorgeous mountains, rivers, and bridges. Both cities have great architecture. Philly has preserved neighborhoods from the 1700's. After the two big cities, you have a large number of smaller cities, like Harrisburg, Reading, York, Allentown, Erie, Williamsport, Scranton, Altoona, Johnstown, and Lancaster. In my opinion, the small cities in this state are extremely fascinating! They are all historical places. Some are more depressed than others (Chester and McKeesport are the most depressed, and worth a visit if you are interested in urban ruins and problems as I am). Reading is very poor, but has tremendous architecture, as does York. Harrisburg is the capital. It is a river city and has an awesome river park adjacent to the beautiful downtown historic districts. Erie is one of the nicest small cities in PA. There is a lot of tourism to Presque Isle on Lake Erie in the summer. Johnstown is one of the most interesting small cities. It's famous for the 1889 flood that took 2000 lives. It seems like a haunted place.
Grew up in Harrisburg and you've summed well some of Pennsylvania's uniqueness, which can be challenging to grow accustomed to. A few tips to be aware of: 1). The county seat of Lancaster County is spoken with emphasis on the first syllable, not the second. Locals will immediately notice if you pronounce it like it is anywhere else; and probably subtly correct you by repeating it in the preferred manner. "Lank-ah-stur" is probably the simplest way to write out how the locals pronounce it. 2). A general rule of thumb with Sales Tax: If it's unprepared and vital for human survival, it's probably not taxed. If it's prepared or otherwise a "luxury", it's taxed. This is why you can buy the ingredients for a sandwich and not pay tax; but pay tax if you buy a prepared sandwich from a deli counter. 3). Hunting season is indeed a big thing, but when I was a kid it was typically done as a way to feed families and prevent the deer from overpopulating. As such, rule number one about Autumn in PA: if one is in a wooded area, wear bright colors, so hunters don't mistake you for a deer. 4). Diners in rural/agricultural areas have some of the best PA food, at often very reasonable prices. 5). If you're in a town with an established Farmer's Market, they're usually open weekends and often well worth a visit. Amish Markets in particular often carry a great array of regional foods and other delights. 6). In winter, expect to have at least one good snowstorm, hopefully sometime around the Holiday Season.
I'm an hour away from the Atlantic ocean and I'm an hour away from the mountains.... In 10 minutes I can have my canoe in the Delaware river and be catching catfish within 20 minutes... I get Winter, Spring summer and fall... Not just one season... I have four professional sports teams to enjoy... The restaurants and diners here are innumerable and excellent... There are museums and zoos all close by... There is a waterfront with events all through the summer months... Actually where I live in northeast Philadelphia, I could walk to anything I ever needed... Supermarkets, restaurants, laundry mats, Convenience stores... Even some department stores are all within walking distance of my home... Craving a chili cheese dog at 2:00 in the morning? 7 eleven is a block away and open 24/7...even Christmas... The only thing I hate about my city is people talking about it that don't know anything...
@@kenjohnson1041 ... after standing up for Philadelphia for 58 years. I moved to Florida this year... not because there's anything wrong with Philly, but because my son moved to Clearwater and I had nobody left in the city...
I live in the suburbs of Allentown, Lehigh Valley has alot of nice areas. Drive one hour north to the Poconos, few hours to the beach. Where I live, NYC is 2 hrs away and 1 hour away from Philadelphia. New Jersey is half an hour away in Phillipsburg.
I lived in PA for 2 years, specifically the Philadelphia area. I loved it! It's on a very short list of places to live once the wife and I retire. Many of the things in this list are things we enjoyed about PA. However, it's the soft pretzels I miss the most. They are so much cheaper in PA than anywhere else in the country. As for hunting, I'd rather go out west to Utah (my home state), Wyoming, Idaho, etc. And, compared to Chicago (where I lived prior to Philly), the crime isn't that bad.
@@b.romero6846 As a former Philadelphian, I know. "Philadelphia consistently ranks above the national average in terms of crime, especially violent offenses. It has the highest violent crime rate of the ten American cities with a population greater than 1 million residents as well as the highest poverty rate among these cities."
Traffic is a problem everywhere, all the time in Pennsylvania. Online traffic maps usually do not show local construction (only PennDOT projects), never show utility work areas, and are unreliable for showing crash obstructions. Signage is inadequate, and on state roads, signs that are in place are often covered by overgrown trees. Post-shutdown online shopping made it worse, because now, even semi-rural areas have groups of delivery vehicles moving through them on days when several disposal services are collecting in the same townships. Count on every trip taking twice as long as you think it should if you drive in Pennsylvania.
The Amish make a pretty damn good apple cobbler and peach cobbler!. You know they have good cooking if they can get me to eat a peach cobbler because I'm honestly not a fan of peach 😂
Again coming to you “live from the the 215” With the #1 most important fact about this video. One city or small town is no reason not to move into an entire state.
It's a pretty big state with different "cultures" and personalities spread throughout, but you're so right that one little area does not define a state the size of PA.
Moved out of TAXAVANIA in September 2018 to retire no more high property tax no more poop smells no more snow to remove no more stink bugs #1 reason I moved the nut bag GOV. WOLF MISTER TAX AND SPEND !
The Amish live mostly in central and western Pennsylvania, but yes, traffic can be awful, and the potholes are evil. Philadelphia can be pretty bad but has some great history and the zoo which is amazing.
Omg I live in Pennsylvania and none of this stuff ever happens and NO ONE CALLS IT A COMMON WEALTH!!!!! And nothing is wrong with the Amish and everyone should move to Pennsylvania!
Hell, they worship the Steelers east of Harrisburg! Lebanon County is 200 miles from Pittsburgh, 100 miles from Philly and only 90 miles from Baltimore. You don't seriously get into Eagles country until at least Berks County.
If you want to take a day trip and see something unique to the state and simultaneously baffling; go check out Centralia. It’s a ghost town outside of Shamokin; the ground underneath the old town is on fire-literally. It used to be an old coal town, before someone set an open vain on fire by accident. When holes started opening up under people and people started getting sick from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning; the State started buying people out to condemn the land. Some residents refused and the State claimed Eminent Domain. Here’s the baffling part though: Some people still live there; the population’s under 15, last I checked.
Traffic is worse due to unsustainable population growth. When you take in 1,000,000+ immigrants a year the quality of life and infrastructure becomes worse.
As a lifetime Erie, PA resident I thought it was really funny when you said “some places can get 45 inches of snow!” When Erie regularly can get 45 inches over 1 bad week
If you have ever received a court summons it says The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs whoever the defendant is. But state police are called Pennsylvania State Troopers.
I remember driving into Filthy-Delphia crossing the Walt Whitman bridge from NJ. It was an automated toll bridge, you just toss the coins in and drive thru. When I did that the gate came down and lights and alarms went off. Thoughtless me, I had the nerve to pass a Canadian dime and you would think it was the end of the world.
You forgot Reading in Berks County. Even we people who live around it make fun of how terrible it is. The police are afraid to patrol the streets. There are close to NONE bike cops there. I had a teacher once who talked about someone she knew and said that he became a bike cop in Reading, and everyone understood what she meant, that he was in a very dangerous situation. Also, the town of Hamburg is kind of out of control when it comes to teens doing drugs. It's, quite special.
Word of advice. If you think Honesdale will be a northeastern Utopia by the time you move there, cease the illusion now. It’s already going downhill. Best thing to do is choose a place and be prepared to make compensations. Whether you trade off security for culture or vice versa, everyone in this world is learning to do this now.
Lived in philly for two years. It was just as rough as NYC and if you make a wrong turn in a place like fishkill or south or north philly you might not make it out
You left out west Philly. I lived in Philly for many years. I moved to Oakland CA in 1998. They said it was a dangerous city...it had nothin' on North Philly. I felt safe in Oakland.
Also, if you thought Philadelphia was depressing, man you have not seen Reading.
Reading is not worse then philly stop it lol
@@889976889 In some ways, it is. Reading is one of the poorest cities in the entire country and has a high crime rate. Plus, I live in Reading and trust me, you will not find much to do here. The thing that is really bad here are the people lurking around who are possible criminals. On Penn Street, there are a lot of businesses on that street, but there are also a lot of scammers and weird street punks who try to kidnap children or do stupid and disgusting things. Of course, some other cities have similar situations like this, but there is a lot of this that you would find here in Reading. Plus, there is a lot of abandoned homes and buildings, littering on natural environments, and many issues with a spotted lanternfly.
Reading also has had many riots at the intermediate high school in 3 years and is known for the clown story where Christian Torres was stabbed by someone who had a clown mask on. Reading is kind of boring to with lack of recreational events.
What about Chester? That place looks pretty bad from the freeway.
From PA, can confirm that Reading is in a lot worse shape that Philly. At least Philly is still growing, Reading has been down and out for a couple decades now.
Nobody here says “commonwealth” we call it a state 😂
I agree, I lived in PA for twenty-two years, and never once got an "earful" for calling it a "state." But one might still get an "earful" for badmouthing the state or even a particular part of it. I have noticed that a lot of people in PA seem more defensive about their state than people in most others. I have even noticed something about Lancaster. It doesn't seem to be a big deal with people in that city, but there are some people in nearby rural and suburban communities who are picky about the way Lancaster is pronounced. There is even one Lancaster County suburbanite who posted a meme about it on Facebook. In the words of Briggs, "I kid you not."
Fierce I agree not once have I ever heard anyone call Pennsylvania a commonwealth and I've lived here for 26 years with a short 4 year stint in Cherry Hill NJ area., couldn't wait to get out of New Jersey.
@@michaelb.8953 lol I'm from western PA north of Pittsburgh and now live in northern NJ. I like having plenty of stuff around now, but the taxes are unbelievable.
I live in VA And it’s a commonwealth
Nobody in Philly does unless you're in the legal profession.
If you want to destroy your car move to PA the roads are garbage
Facts you mind as well purchase a hoopty lol
Sung to the tune 'I left my heart in San Francisco' I left my axel just outside Scranton! I feel you malaska91, take care.
They are way better than NJ
I wouldn't know. I dont go to north Jersey. It's disgusting compared to south Jersey where I live.
malaska91 EXACTLY
I’m from PA and I’m reading the comments. I’m so glad that everyone/mostly everyone from PA agrees with the taxes and the roads being ridiculous 😂
I live in central Pennsylvania and have since I was born. I am now 61 yrs old and retired. I have been saying for years that I'm going to VIRGINIA BEACH when I retire and get out of Pennsylvania!!! Well I'm still here but I'm still dreaming !!! Some day!! Pennsylvania is beautiful and mostly peaceful if you live in the smaller towns like I do. But getting older I can't take these cold winters anymore.
Should see Michigan roads!
Hamza artist hey, I’m a PA resident all of my life. What would you like to know?
Hamza artist
To start to the founder of PA, was William Penn. Hence the name of the state. So, of course in Philadelphia was the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and constitution. Philadelphia used to be the capitol of the US, but then we switched it to Washington D.C. some monuments in PA, is independence hall (where the Declaration of Independence was signed and kept for many many years. There’s the constitution center where the constitution was signed. There’s the liberty bell, which I have actually touched before (there was an old lady attendant who was in charge of the lines and she saw me with my son and brought us to a side door where we were allowed to touch it because there was no line). There’s many more USA monuments but those are the big ones kept in PA. Culture: the state used to be mostly quakers, including William penn himself. Any other more specific questions you have I would love to answer.- cheers
@Keep Rocking! I was just about to comment that!👍
Pennsylvania loves her Amish. They’re-without a doubt-hands down-the most peaceful, humble people. And the Amish here in PA have been through a lot... that said: be nice, dude!
G. Mac they have a lot of nice stores
AND the Amish make their own pies.Shoe-fly pie lol it is called
My only concern is they have amazing buffets with delicious comfort food
Everything you just said is wrong. A family friend lives next to an Amish family here in PA. Shadiest people you'll ever have the misfortune of meeting. They wanted this woman to sell them land that she didn't want to sell. They didn't take kindly to her refusal to sell, and responded by entering her property with firearms and shooting all her animals. They then told her they'd shoot her and her family next if she didn't reconsider. Local police were completely ineffective and unhelpful (shocking, I know), and these people are still terrorizing her family to this day. It's appaling that these people are not held to the same laws that the rest of us are. They should all be lined up and shot.
I, too, love the Amish - the Plain Dutch - who reside in and around Lancaster. The people who reside in and around Reading are known as the Fancy Dutch.
Take everything he says with a grain of salt. I’m from Pennsylvania and it’s nowhere near as bad as he makes it sound.
Il Y Aura Du Soleil I live in Philadelphia and there’s nothing but crack heads
I wish I had that 6
mins. of my life back.
So am I. It's far worse than he makes it sound.
Besides the dear
@reality check Well it's definitely in the top three, Wisconsin, or California would be the other two.
What the hell is your problem with the Amish? They are a unique part of PA history and culture.
Cr B The Amish like to instigate fights. 😝
Would be great to live near them!!! Best cheese, bread and meats!! I wish!
@@tiny5500 it's not that great, they abuse their religious organization status in any and every way they can, they're quite rude to non-amish, and theres horse crap ("road apples") EVERYWHERE.
@@rachelmummert5747 just remarking on the goods. I don't live near them so I can say different from what you state. Not an authority on this subject in the least. Thanks
A better America is when people speak truth and when you don't know admit it!! Merry Christmas to all👍❤️🇺🇸
Amish are going to be responsible for keeping the Caucasian race from being bred out of existence or otherwise extirpated
Did this guy have some traumatic experience in PA or something?
Well, I did.
Lol
Wango Mango lol sounds about right
Rookies. I found PA to be fantastic. Norfolk, VA; DC; Chicago all have bigger a$$hole$. Even NYC has nicer people than the places I listed. That says a lot.
@@domin8ss New York is awesome!!
I've lived in Pennsylvania almost my entire life. These things are either inherently not true or just opinion. I've never seen anyone being anti-Halloween here for one. We celebrate Halloween for at least a month! And we're home to Field of Screams, top rated Halloween attraction for the entire United States. You rarely see the Amish even in Lancaster, hunting only matters in rural areas, and it's really not hard to find your way around.
And it's pronounced "Lankisster", not "Lan-caster".
The Lankisster comment got me 🤣 So true
Get real. I've Never hear it called like that and I'm 51 from Pa. Hear your Own area talk.
You'uns are crazy😁
@@kennnuthatch5724 Everyone says Lank-ister
Exactly, that Halloween part was a huge wtf to me ! We have so many haunted trails, we have Fright Nights at Kennywood, just all kinds of Halloween fun, & this dude makes it sound as if we scowl at treat or treaters, & begrudgingly throw candy at them 😂 Like what ?? The adults enjoy Halloween as much as ( or maybe more than ) the kids around here. We celebrate the hell out of Halloween 👻
I live in Pennsylvania like if ur watching in 2019
King of prussia area
Berlin, PA
The Poconos
@@lynnharwood1391 Me, too.
Karen Huller which casino you visit
Someone from Pennsylvania should make an Anti-oregon video
Is that where he is from
@@donnelladams163 no, that's where he lives
I’m on it
We should all work together to do that
I moved to WA from PA, I'd love to see a WA video too
PA IS NOT NEW ENGLAND sorry I had to yell that cause it's really true. Also, no one calls it a Commonwealth except to mock ourselves
Liam Tahaney You never yelled, you wrote caps.
Mid atlantic, right again Liam. We can always appreciate a sharp mind such as yourself. Keep it up!
Didn’t say it was. I did say it was in the New England area. Which it is.
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs it's really not though. We're as close to NE as we are to Canada and Dixie and the Midwest, depending on where you are in the state. Not trying to be nitpickey but we're definitely different.
We due say Commonwealth
No reason to go in on the Amish like that my guy.
Yes there is. It’s called comedy
The left wing? What's that? What's its URL (website)? Anyway, the Amish are among the nation's best farmers (Ok, I'd better stop typing.)
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Dont let the Amish fool you. Many of them are big time drug dealers lol
Elijah Mumford that’s BS... drug addicts do 🤷🏻♀️
Pennsylvania has world famous potholes enough said 😁😁🚧🚧😰😠
ChesterWolf The Griffin Wilkes Barre and Johnstown are notorious for potholes. Altoonas roads and State Colleges roads are well maintained
Pennsylvania is original. Because the Declaration of Independence was signed in Pennsylvania, so maybe think again about what you say, to be honest a lot of presidents have been here and soon you will realize how famous Pennsylvania will be. A lot of American symbols belong there, like the liberty bell. Rethink...
Not been to WV I see
Driving can be like walking throuhh a WWII minefield. Kiss your alignment goodbye...
@@chizorama Well only in the spring, summer and fall. During the winter the potholes are filled with snow and lessens the blow.
Grew up living in PA and still currently live here. Negatives of Living in PA. Harsh winters, terrible roads!!!!! Mean people, (people like to keep to themselves) Laws, high Taxes, Traffic, Not many things to do in PA.
Positives- 4 seasons. Fall, winter, spring, and summer! Beautiful scenery, rural areas , a lot of history/ haunted areas with a lot of urban myths
We have the third highest gas tax in the country the roads suck the weather sucks half the year certain areas the property taxes through the roof especially Philadelphia suburbs certain areas the people have attitude problems there is some cool things to do though in this state you have skiing in the winter time a lot of places you can camp plenty of state parks a lot of historic places to see the only thing you have to watch driving through local municipalities they like to give tickets out to generate revenue a lot of the small towns are good for that the other thing that sucks about PA annual car inspection that's the biggest scam to generate revenue for the state.
Yeah, it's nice to see the seasons change from one day to the next. Sometimes in the same day(especially spring, hoodie in the morning, sweating by noon)...
@@barrybleich3455 you’re dead on! It’s November, and we are still waiting for potholes to be filled from last winter! Road signs( including speed limit signs) are hidden by trees. Cyclists like to blend in with their surroundings, then yell and curse when you almost hit them. They are also very rude, whether in the city or country. Sharing the road only applies to motorists. Stop light cameras have shortened yellow lights, so the city can make more money. Also, a lot of illegals and refugees come to our state and sanctuary cities that we have here. In Phila, cops enforcing the law get prosecuted while the crooks go free. We are among the top 5 cities for murder.
I grew up in PA and moved to North dakota because the winters weren't hard enough. They really aren't, an average 30 F isn't harsh get real
@@jordanp5283 it depends on what part of Pa you live in. Living in south east Pa is far different than living in the north central part of PA Or north western part. Also considering states in the south the winters you have highs in 50s-60s typically at the coldest winter in PA is harsh to that. And also get real look it up what do people complain about living in PA for the cold harsh long winters. Bozo have fun in north Dakota where nobody lives
“Some areas can get 45 inches per year.”
Erie, Pennsylvania: Hold my beer
Thomas Horsemanko State Trooper right behind you: Hold my breathalyzer
Thomas Horsemanko omg YES
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Give me that beer
45 inches??? Harrisburg can top that no problem, let alone Erie lol.
Pittsburgh gets the shit end of PA 😭 when the rivers FREEZ UP we get at least enough snow to cover some car's.
I've lived in PA for 35 years. The Amish are loved and honored for their work ethic, moral strength and family values. I know quite a few personally and they would do anything for you if you needed assistance. One family has 12 kids, all born at home. When I drop by, unannounced, to buy eggs, the kids are squeeky clean, doing some chore, ie, yard work or taking care of the family's animals.
Definitely anyone that still hard-working with love in their heart is what the world needs! ♥️ I appreciate everyone that helps me throughout my town every day.
Paused it right away, first should be taxes and the way they are misused! Highest state gas tax, nation's worst roads!
don198769 that comes at a price because Pennsylvania has the lowest state tax in the nation that is more than 0%.I lived there and only payed 3% in state taxes.
I always thought Indiana had the worst roads in the USA.
Other than Alaska.
don198769 The roads are fine in Pennsylvania.
Toll roads and pot holes, PA gets you coming and going don198769.
I live in California. Highest gas prices in the nation. And our mounting gas taxes are imposed by Jerry Brown. And if that isn't bad enough, the idiots who live here will vote for more taxes on us.
I lived in Pennsylvania for 14 years, I loved it, it is a beautiful state, don’t let people telling you not to move to Pennsylvania.
@@OneSleeve878 idk about that. I think Virginia is worse.
A tornado went over here/Pennsylvania
What part u live
Im living in texas rn and moving to pennsylvania tommorow and i cant wait, ive never been up north
Nah Pa is the worse place to live to some houses there are expensive and totally FILTHY. I am glad I am not from Pa I am from North Carolina. I call NC my home. Jersey and PA suck!!!
i’ve lived in PA basically my entire life, it’s pretty great actually
Why do other people say bad things about PA?
The Phila. region has another positive going for it: It has been spared many "acts of God" except for the occasional tornado or mega-snowstorm which I don't count. I'm talking primarily about killer tornados and hurricanes which tend to hit the midwest and the south, respectively, and wildfires, mudslides, and other disasters seen in the west. We've been very fortunate in this respect. I don't think the winters here are excessively cold, either (but Pittsburgh and its environs are another story!)
I’ve lived in pa my entire life and no it’s not pretty great
@Will Smith bullshit. If he doesn’t live in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, then yes it’s a shit place. The rest is a barren wasteland especially in the winter.
Because coming from SW Fl and Atlanta it is bass ackward.
This video is ridiculous and absurd. I’ve lived in Pennsylvania my whole life and the only statement that is remotely true was the caution about taxes. Hunting season is not that big of a deal. I’ve never seen fireworks are off for hunting season. Kids always celebrate Halloween on October 31, I never take public transportation except the regional rail lines and would not recommend public transport as a means of avoiding traffic delays because you will still be stuck in the traffic you are trying to avoid. I have never once EVER been stuck behind a horse drawn Amish buggy and have only seen about 10 buggys in active traffic in my entire life.
This video seems to have been made by someone with a very narrow range of experiences in Pa.
So true. I agree completely
SenShe Live I don’t know about not moving to Pennsylvania but don’t move to Philly if you want your life or money. I’ve lived in Philadelphia all my life trust me. And it’s not because I’ve been shot before.
Well depending on where you live in PA, you won't get stuck behind a buggy. Take it from someone who lived in Lancaster County. You WILL get stuck behind one. It's just a matter of time. Pray its never going up Buck Hill on Rt. 272 near Quarryville.
In Crawford nearly all the kids in my school and their family and mine love hunting.
@@simplemanchannel3318 people in Lancaster dont get stuck behind them we drive around them out of state people don't know wtf to do
*wtf you should be thankful for Pennsylvania, it found this damn country*
Silent Gacha preach
J Tass Thank you. Uwu
Yesss. America's birthplace
Philadelphia is America's Birthplace!!!
The native Americans would beg to differ.
You forgot to mention about political corruption, and cronyism
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@@PedalToTheMetal61888 Dude what the hell is with your typing? It's almost like you're stuttering and forgetting what you're going to say but you wanna represent it in real time. Are you trying to be edgy?
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Raymond Juancito Chris exerchos' boy stabbed my sister's friend in the neck with chair leg and killed him. but he's still trying to get us to vote for him.
Pennsylvania is politically a purple state. Both the PA Dems and the PA GOP are functionally the same here-- not quite liberal but not quite conservative. I mean, they play lip-service to their parties' respective ideologies occassionally and have a few outlying candidates here or there, but functionally? The same.
Both are irredeemably corrupt, almost no legislation ever gets passed and for that reason nobody here cares about commonwealth politics.
Hell, township and borough politics have more of an impact than those crones in Harrisburg.
I'm from northwestern PA, born and raised. I love my home state. It's a beautiful place, there's a lot to see and do, and I'm proud to be from here.
The fact that we have to share it with Philadelphia is, unfortunately, beyond my control. 😂
I've lived in pa my entire life and literally no one calls it a commonwealth
Just like to say...
Pennsylvania is *AMAZING*
No no no
Were you stoned when you typed this?
Comment Cop i lived in PA 90% of my life and gotta say its not as bad as everyone say it is at least its not Florida, californa, or Illinois
@@shaunm4208 ,I grew up in Pasadena Maryland, left Baltimore in 1983 and have lived in Philadelphia ever since!
i agree
The roads should be number one by far! If they’re not in horrendous shape, they’re lined with cones for 5 miles yet no one is ever working on them! The PA turnpike maybe the worst, most outdated road in the country and the tolls are absolutely outrageous! Gas is also far higher in PA then the neighboring states.
Also, I have family in the Pittsburgh area, I’ve been told that public transportation is not much in that city and they’ve cut a lot of it. It’s essential to have a car in that city! Don’t know what the situation is with public transportation in Philly, flown out of the airport a few times, which is usually terrible, but in Pittsburgh you’re SOL if you don’t have a car. Don’t even get me started on the two obnoxious NFL fan bases 😑
Still, I will admit that PA has some gorgeous countryside and some really good microbrews!
I live in Ohio and it's the same thing here. Way too much construction going on the roads and they are never fuckin working on them.
Not even at night
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That happens here in New Mexico too! I hate construction. We get it year round cause our winters are tame 😡
M F Rhode Island has the word roads
Public transportation in and near philly is pretty good, but it becomes nearly non existent the further out you go.
Born and raised in Philadelphia. Never in my life heard it strictly referred to as a Commonwealth!
So sad he forgot to mention we have some of the top hospitals in the country right in Philly. I now live in a very small town, with its own post office and all, but I still go to center city Philadelphia for my medical care. This guy dissed the Amish, that wasn’t cool. When people want really good food, furniture, or even a hand made quilt, they seek out “Amish Products”. A friend has a custom made table that’s about 60 years old, passed down and it still looks brand new. Yes, parts of the city are drug ridden and also many homeless, just like in Portland (only they call them transients - whatever - they are homeless human beings). Anyway, if the power goes out, or worse, the Amish wouldn’t even know the difference! They actually live in a community, as we were meant to really live in family groups, seeing our families often, if not daily. This is the main reason each generation across the globe, has a rise in depression and other mental illness (because we are not living like we were designed too). We’ve all just gotten so far ahead of ourselves and forgot what’s really important- family and community! Pennsylvania is one of the most beautiful states in the country. I love his top ten small cities video.
Exactly. I'm from Pennsylvania. You are completely right
I live in Bucks County, not too far from the Delaware River into NJ. We have a Farmer's Market here in Newtown where the Amish come all the way from Lancaster to sell food and sometimes handmade items like wooden rocking chairs. They come here (by car, not horse and buggy) every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in all kinds of weather. Very industrious, polite people.
no bap bro they talk all this shit bout us buh forget to include that if it wasn’t no philly or pennsylvania there wouldn’t even be a country😭
I’m from Pennsylvania, born and raised in Pittsburgh and currently live in Ohio. Pennsylvania is literally the best place to live, I might be biased since Pennsylvania is my home state, but Pittsburgh is an incredibly beautiful city to visit, just stay out of certain neighborhoods and you’ll be fine
I used to have lived in Pennsylvania and I'm just gonna say it. The state itself is awesome even tho the government is terrible.
Gov Wolf sucks ...
@@Prophezora yup, and he’s in office
Because of Philadelphia
@@anonymousanonymity2815 Philadelphia is a tumor that kills PA. Can't we just redraw the map & give it to Jersey, where it belongs.
@@chizorama no you’re being tooo simple. Cut off half of it so republicans still win the state popular vote every time but we keep as many electoral votes as possible
@@anonymousanonymity2815 Half will still keep the most miserable people of the state & the funding black hole. They'll still vote for the most corrupt mayor they can & keep their stupid soda tax. Worth giving up the electoral votes.
This state is great! Many beautiful places, mountains and rivers. Pittsburgh is the only city I've been in but all the others look very nice too. I recommend PA to everybody. Come visit.
Noooo it's a trap !!!
@@christiansimmonsoversixers3688 Pittsburgh is a very nice place.
My mother and her family were from the area and people there are very nice, for the most part. I was born and raised on the other side of the state in the Phila. region, and people are more standoffish here.
I’m from Pennsylvania and I’ve lived here my whole life and I have never heard a single person collect the Commonwealth. Also you’re only find the Horse and buggy is on designated side roads in the counties that have the majority of the Amish population. Also the Amish are very kind and caring people they’re not weird and freaky like you described in your video.
True
I've lived here in PA most of my life & the worst things about this place are the ungodly humidity (it can be like living in the tropics, but without the benefits of having a beach!), the opiate epidemic. Heroin is literally everywhere here these days. Lastly, we have a high concentration of racist groups headquartered here as well, mostly in the outskirts of Cumberland, Perry & York counties.
Lots of good reasons to live here though, we're within a few hours drive of NYC, Washington DC, Baltimore, etc... Pittsburgh & Philly are both amazing cities with lots of things to see & do, especially for history buffs.
Gettysburg, Lancaster & Hershey are all really nice smaller cities with many sites to check out.
We've got an abundance of beautiful forests, mountains, nature trails, lakes, state parks & other natural wonders, many of which are very quiet & secluded. The new national park at Shanksville is an awesome sight too.
Humidity?? Lol come down here to Louisiana...the swamp has ALL the humidity you want
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@BornToRunBarefoot I'm from pa as well, in my town it got to 116 because of the humidity back in 2016
I agree with you. Yes Pennsylvania has a lot to offer . The school taxes and poor roads are keeping me from retiring there . People between Hanover and Gettysburg’s are some of the nicest people in the entire USA.
Yeah I'm from Pennsylvania and it has a lot to offer it really does beautiful scenery wonderful Forest good hunting. The taxes are too high the roads are in bad shape. We're too close to New York City Baltimore and a cesspool called Washington DC. But we've got our own shitholes to Philadelphia Pittsburgh and the Altoona Area, to name a few of the areas where the majority of the population idiot liberal socialists. And that explains the shity excuse we've got for a governor, a guy that shouldn't even be allowed to be a dog catcher.
You dont need to be in a passing lane to pass a horse n buggy just pass em
Lancaster Pennsylvania is pronounced 'lang-kiss-ter' not 'lang-cast-er'. That is a big pet peeve from many people who are from Lancaster Pa.
Lmaooooo I just moved to Philly from Indiana and trust me that is exactly how I pronounced it too at first, lol thank God for GPS Navigator it taught me the correct pronunciation 😭😂
I wish I knew what you were talking about, and I wish you did too....It must be wonderful to be an expert on things which you know nothing about.. I listened to your video and being a Pennsylvania resident for over 60 years,I can say,, you were only close on The traffic issue, and that only applies to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, during rush hour.. Which can be rough if you live on one side of town and work in the other side of town. I guess you have never driven in rush-hour traffic in Los Angeles or San Diego or Washington DC or New York City or Boston or San Francisco. I worked in Pittsburgh, right by the football stadium for 40 years, I lived 15 miles from there, and my commute was 24 minutes, five red lights, and a handful of stop signs. No problem
You don’t know what you’re talking about with Halloween, or the Amish, or the hunting, I have never heard anyone referred to the state as a commonwealth except for you, I never heard of the United States being referred to as the 49 states and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Halloween, not hall oh ween is on October 31. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Friday or a Wednesday, kids go out and trick-or-treat. The only day changes I’ve ever heard of were because of some sort local towns high school football games being on the same day at times, they may change the day in that event so the kids and parents can go to the football games and have Halloween trick-or-treating the next day or the day before.That way the parents can be home to give out the candy, and the kids don’t miss going trick-or-treating because they went to the football game either to watch, or be in the game, or they’re in the band or they are a cheerleader.
I’ve lived here all my life, over 60 years, I know three hunters. That’s it, and I live surrounded by hunting area/woods that can be hunted. Your video implies that half the population of Pennsylvania walk around with hunting rifles on the streets during hunting season. That’s not so.I wish they would come and get the deer that eat all my bushes & shrubs.. I see deer pretty much every day. I have heard coyotes, but I’ve never seen one. When a bear is cited, it makes the local television news. I live 15 miles north of Pittsburgh. Heavily wooded, wooded all the way up to Lake Erie.. in fact, Pennsylvania has trillions of trees. Pittsburgh alone has more trees within city limits than any other city of its size in the United States.
I believe your headline and story is just click bait. You can’t really give any true specific information about the state to fill your video so you make stuff up. You should work for CNN...I do not live in Oregon, so I guess that qualifies me equally as an expert on Oregon.
Harry Lime 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Actually, there are parts of PA that have their trick or treat night on a night that isn’t October 31st. I grew up in North Central PA. I grew up trick or treating on the 31st. Then I moved to the Lehigh Valley where every town has their trick or treat night on a different night. We had so many trick or treaters at our house the first year that I had to run to the store halfway through to buy more candy because we had run out. It turns out that people would trick or treat in their town on their date, then go and trick or treat in neighboring towns on additional evenings. So odd...
@@rach41484 is right about the trick or treating also a lot of areas are very big on hunting maybe not to the extent this video makes it out to be but for example my school always had off the first day of deer season a lot of people hunt around here lol and as far as bear go i see them quite often especially in certain areas never once saw a bear on the local news that would just be rediculous lol
@@rach41484 moon doesn't do trick or treating on Friday because of moon tiger football games
Trick or treat nights are on different dates for every surrounding town where I live they rarely ever have a trick or treat on the 31st. Hunting is huge in my area people have off from work and schools are closed.
Just cause you lived in your area for over 60 years doesn't mean that's the way the whole state is. PA is pretty damn big and he was on point with almost everything he said except the " Commonwealth " part.
Deer
Everywhere. You'll hit 3 to miss 2
I gotta drive from pa thro jersey to west Windsor every night. I swear jersey deer are worst. They have a jersey attitude and I swear as it was rolling over my hood it called me "Brah"
@@1985donaldschuster 😂🤣😂🤣
I live here a couple other things not to move here is 1. Highest gas taxes , PA turnpike toll prices are priced to high just going a hour away is $9.00 all together really.
And for that matter, the fact that PA roads are still in abominable shape despite the high taxes.
There is a way to get around shitty pa turnpike. And the toll booth's as well. Yes the back roads do take longer but it beats paying our shitty communist state 9$ just to pass lol.
Yea true but if im going somewhere that is 2 hours or more away no way im taking back roads though lol. At times if I can get somebody to ride with me we split the cost.
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Connecticut also has the highest gas tax and they're looking at toll roads back they used to have it and that it was a big accident 95 in 1985 so they got rid of the toll roads here we go again I guess
The Amish are awesome, and some of the best builders ever
facts
the Amish repaired the roof on my parent's house. they did an amazing job. love our Amish neighbors
And some of the fastest builders to
Grew up in Ohio. Almost all my friends were Amish. No problems at all. Kind people.
"Freakin' Amish" really? They have a right to live the way they want. If you don"t want to get stuck behind them, stay out of their neck of the woods. I live near Lancaster Pa and find them charming. It probably wouldn't hurt you to slow down anyway.
Yuppie. Are you from Pennsylvania?
You find Inbreeding Charming? Lmfao
I would also add deer on the road and humidity/bugs
Don't forget about construction crews tearing down woods then pushing all the animals into a small town and the borough then has to call for "animal control" because their is now not enough woods and too many house with 400$ bushes being eating and they don't like it.......so they call for animal control because they had their house built where animals once lived!
Ah yes, I've read that motorists kill more deer there than hunters.
MJ NYC a dead deer on the road is known as a Pennsylvania traffic cone
Hot Cosby humidity is alot worse in Florida
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im from pa and never heard of the conmonwealth thing lol
Bao Nguyen Any government sent document would say “commonwealth of Pennsylvania”
Bao Nguyen lived forever never heard anybody call it anything other then state. This clown has no idea as probably lives on left coast.
Pretty sure that’s only a cop word.
A commonwealth is a place where it's common for government to take your wealth. There's 4 commonwealths in the USA. They are Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, and Massachusetts.
OK, I watched this drivel. I've lived in Pennsylvania most of my life and this left coaster has no idea. Can't even correctly pronounce Lancaster.
Do you mean west coaster?
@@ryanmclaughlin9041 No.
A) Drivel is a nice word compared to what I would have written.
B) I have to use left coaster because it is the best play on words I have seen. For a while.
@Hardy Harhar by watching them throw their garbage out the vehicle window...just like anywheres else, you'uns know what I'm talkin bout.
Don't get your panties in a bunch.
I lived in Reading for two years, it’s very depressing there. Nothing to do and a failing economy. Live near Philadelphia or Pittsburgh!
@Hardy Harhar The Outlets hardly have any stores. The declined started around the mid to late 90s.
What about Al's Diamond Cabaret? Haven't been there about 18 years. Always had a great time there. BYOB with some T&A!
Philadelphia is an amazing city!!!
Exactly, are you from Pennsylvania?
@@michaelgartner5918 I grew up in Philadelphia and lived there for a very long time.
@@doloresgounley2824 Nice one. Can we be friends?
Don’t do it Dolores
Philadelphia is my heart
Thanks Briggs for the splendid video on The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I am a retired aerospace engineer from southern California. I am also a Navy Viet Nam vet. I've lived in southern California since 1973. The social and economic trends I've witnessed over the years, living here have been nothing short of horrendous. I am originally from the south hills part of Pittsburgh, I will be moving back with in the next couple of years to the same area , probably Mt Lebanon or Upper St Clair township. Pennsylvania has no state tax on pensions or social security and housing is reasonable. For the price I sell my house for in California I can buy three for cash and rent them all out and live very comfortably. Enough said!!
Philadelphia should not be the number one reason not to move to Pennsylvania. Philly for the most part is a great city with a lot to see and do. Granted it has poor crime infested neighborhoods primarily in North Philly, Kensington, and scattered spotty areas in South Philly but most of the city is prosperous and doing quite well despite the urban problems. The city's population increased somewhat in the 2010 census and recent estimates have shown a continued population increase. So dont be so down on Philadelphia. Hey there are a lot of small towns and rural areas that are not all that great.
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@@kyrab24 no its not. Pittsburgh is a beautiful city for the most part. You want to see shitholes than check out Altoona, Harrisburg, and Allentown.
Philly is a sanctuary city..don’t go there unless your an illegal
@Bbabybear02 What??What you smoking? Philly is bigger and better than Pittsburgh 😂😂🤣🤣🤣!!!!
I live in PA about an hour outside of Philly chester springs. Philadelphia is not bad there are bad sections in the city just like any other big cities there's a lot of history there and some great restaurants. Reasons why I love Pennsylvania it's great for the Outdoorsman as it's a gun-friendly state, there's tons places to go kayaking, camping, boating, hiking biking, fishing. There's many historical places to visit such as Gettysburg, Valley Forge, the museums and history in Philadelphia
And there is the Rodin Museum. The second largest collection of Rodin outside Paris. And its FREE! However, don't leave anything in your car whilst parked in Philly, it will get stolen. And then the Philadelphia Parking Authority will ticket your car for an expired out of state registration tag or out of state inspection tag, really for any reason. Philly is a great place to visit and then get the hell out of by 10pm.
#1 reason not to move to Pennsylvania at the time of this post... Governor Tom Wolf
Yeah. On the “top 10 worst governors of 2020”, he’s number 5. He’s not the best.
Shapiro us waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay worse
I'm live in Pennsylvania born and raised. You are so wrong about us it's said you can put down the best state every I lived in 5 other states and they are more messed up than us I LOVE MY STATE YES ITS A COMMONWEALTH STATE . the most beautiful state in the U.S.A. THE BEST PEOPLE AND STOP PUTTING DOWN THE AMISH PEOPLE THEY ARE WHAT MAKE PENNSYLVANIA GREAT.
I'm from Elkins Park, Pennsylvania.
'Up to 45 inches of snow'
FYI, Some places in Pennsylvania average over 100 inches per year.
Philly gets 6 inches and everything stops. Some winters are worse than others in Philly. Sometimes winter is pretty mild there.
Philly side isnt super snowy
I’m from pa and I say state and I’ve heard no one say “Commonwealth”
This is why I love living in Pennsylvania. We celebrate hunting season like the 4th of July. You should try it
It’s pronounced “Lang-kiss-ter” (and say it as if it were one syllable) thank you very much
Let's all move to Centralia! ☠
I'm so tired of hearing LAN caster every time some foreign weirdo from out west tries to talk about where the Amish are from that I've started just yelling LANKISSTER every time they do it.
@@chrismanuel9768 but nothing beats Intercourse, Pa. Lol
I usually say it like Lank-ister. I've lived about 40 minutes away from Lancaster my whole life btw.
Morgan The same
I live in PA and I love it here! I live in the mountains and it’s so beautiful.
I did not know PA has mountains. My dad told me that.
It's a state that is a Commonwealth. It's a type of state. We are not in New England, Mid Atlantic guy. Hunting season is a reason to move to PA if you ask me.
I live in Pennsylvania and I love the mountains😍
They have mountains there?
@@jenniferbullett7254 poconos and some other mountain range
@@Prophezora 🙌🏾🙌🏾
I've lived in the Pittsburgh area for ten years and have explored much of the state. Some of the small towns (Franklin, Hollidaysburg, Bellefonte, Gettysburg, Bedford, Carlisle, Jim Thorpe, Columbia, etc.) are really lovely places full of history and charm. Of course, we have the two bigger cities, Pittsburgh and Philly on both ends of the state. Both of these cities are gorgeous in the historic districts and business districts, and depressed in the outlying neighborhoods. Pittsburgh in general has extremely poor suburbs like Wilkinsburg, Mt. Oliver, McKees Rocks, and Duquesne. Philly is either exquisitely gorgeous or depressed, depending on your location in the city. Philly has unsurpassed urban beauty in some spots, ugliness in others. Pittsburgh has the gorgeous mountains, rivers, and bridges. Both cities have great architecture. Philly has preserved neighborhoods from the 1700's. After the two big cities, you have a large number of smaller cities, like Harrisburg, Reading, York, Allentown, Erie, Williamsport, Scranton, Altoona, Johnstown, and Lancaster. In my opinion, the small cities in this state are extremely fascinating! They are all historical places. Some are more depressed than others (Chester and McKeesport are the most depressed, and worth a visit if you are interested in urban ruins and problems as I am). Reading is very poor, but has tremendous architecture, as does York. Harrisburg is the capital. It is a river city and has an awesome river park adjacent to the beautiful downtown historic districts. Erie is one of the nicest small cities in PA. There is a lot of tourism to Presque Isle on Lake Erie in the summer. Johnstown is one of the most interesting small cities. It's famous for the 1889 flood that took 2000 lives. It seems like a haunted place.
You didn't mention New Castle
Do you think there are good outer suburbs of Pittsbugh? What do you think of BeechView or Chalfant areas?
@@BudgetWeddingPlanningWithJacob Beechvue is a city neighborhood, it is a good one. Chalfant is an eastern suburb and also pretty decent.
Grew up in Harrisburg and you've summed well some of Pennsylvania's uniqueness, which can be challenging to grow accustomed to. A few tips to be aware of:
1). The county seat of Lancaster County is spoken with emphasis on the first syllable, not the second. Locals will immediately notice if you pronounce it like it is anywhere else; and probably subtly correct you by repeating it in the preferred manner.
"Lank-ah-stur" is probably the simplest way to write out how the locals pronounce it.
2). A general rule of thumb with Sales Tax: If it's unprepared and vital for human survival, it's probably not taxed. If it's prepared or otherwise a "luxury", it's taxed. This is why you can buy the ingredients for a sandwich and not pay tax; but pay tax if you buy a prepared sandwich from a deli counter.
3). Hunting season is indeed a big thing, but when I was a kid it was typically done as a way to feed families and prevent the deer from overpopulating. As such, rule number one about Autumn in PA: if one is in a wooded area, wear bright colors, so hunters don't mistake you for a deer.
4). Diners in rural/agricultural areas have some of the best PA food, at often very reasonable prices.
5). If you're in a town with an established Farmer's Market, they're usually open weekends and often well worth a visit. Amish Markets in particular often carry a great array of regional foods and other delights.
6). In winter, expect to have at least one good snowstorm, hopefully sometime around the Holiday Season.
I'm an hour away from the Atlantic ocean and I'm an hour away from the mountains.... In 10 minutes I can have my canoe in the Delaware river and be catching catfish within 20 minutes... I get Winter, Spring summer and fall... Not just one season... I have four professional sports teams to enjoy... The restaurants and diners here are innumerable and excellent... There are museums and zoos all close by... There is a waterfront with events all through the summer months... Actually where I live in northeast Philadelphia, I could walk to anything I ever needed... Supermarkets, restaurants, laundry mats, Convenience stores... Even some department stores are all within walking distance of my home... Craving a chili cheese dog at 2:00 in the morning? 7 eleven is a block away and open 24/7...even Christmas... The only thing I hate about my city is people talking about it that don't know anything...
Sitting in a canoe catching catfish sounds amazing.must admit,I’m jealous 😏
@@kenjohnson1041 ... after standing up for Philadelphia for 58 years. I moved to Florida this year... not because there's anything wrong with Philly, but because my son moved to Clearwater and I had nobody left in the city...
@@vincentzito3933 you’ll always have the philly in you.
I for one love snow, so I don't care about that point. Pennsylvania is still a beautiful place!
It is indeed, TheGhostOfTheMind. Keep on appreciating!
...you must be from ..CARMEL-Pa.,...
Nope, UK!
My wife is from Pennsylvania...no one calls PA a Commonwealth...incorrect.
Agreed...Many people that I know call it a state
Born and raised in Levittown, Pa. loved it, only reason I don’t live there anymore is I joined the the Marines.
I live in the suburbs of Allentown, Lehigh Valley has alot of nice areas. Drive one hour north to the Poconos, few hours to the beach. Where I live, NYC is 2 hrs away and 1 hour away from Philadelphia. New Jersey is half an hour away in Phillipsburg.
I lived in PA for 2 years, specifically the Philadelphia area. I loved it! It's on a very short list of places to live once the wife and I retire. Many of the things in this list are things we enjoyed about PA. However, it's the soft pretzels I miss the most. They are so much cheaper in PA than anywhere else in the country. As for hunting, I'd rather go out west to Utah (my home state), Wyoming, Idaho, etc. And, compared to Chicago (where I lived prior to Philly), the crime isn't that bad.
Philly is AWESOME
Particularly old town..
Crime and impoverished areas?
Hey, that's as AMERICAN as it gets..
R.D Bergman
I agree.
Philly is the shit!
It's still fucked up there
@@b.romero6846 As a former Philadelphian, I know. "Philadelphia consistently ranks above the national average in terms of crime, especially violent offenses. It has the highest violent crime rate of the ten American cities with a population greater than 1 million residents as well as the highest poverty rate among these cities."
Not a single person I’ve ever met refers to this state as a commonwealth
I love Pa...and I’ve been to most of the lower 48. It’s beautiful
Traffic is a problem everywhere, all the time in Pennsylvania. Online traffic maps usually do not show local construction (only PennDOT projects), never show utility work areas, and are unreliable for showing crash obstructions. Signage is inadequate, and on state roads, signs that are in place are often covered by overgrown trees. Post-shutdown online shopping made it worse, because now, even semi-rural areas have groups of delivery vehicles moving through them on days when several disposal services are collecting in the same townships. Count on every trip taking twice as long as you think it should if you drive in Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia is so magical! EAGLES AND PHILLYS, FLYERS PENN STATE!
E A G L E S !!!!
A lot of my favorite places are in Pennsylvania!
Philadelphia is the armpit of Pennsylvania
The Amish make the best food! Actually, Philly has the best food too!
The Amish make a pretty damn good apple cobbler and peach cobbler!. You know they have good cooking if they can get me to eat a peach cobbler because I'm honestly not a fan of peach 😂
Definitely!!!! The best food in America by far.
FLY EAGLES FLY!
there's no place better than philly. GO BIRDS!
Diablo Six YESSS
Again coming to you “live from the the 215”
With the #1 most important fact about this video. One city or small town is no reason not to move into an entire state.
It's a pretty big state with different "cultures" and personalities spread throughout, but you're so right that one little area does not define a state the size of PA.
Moved out of TAXAVANIA in September 2018 to retire no more high property tax no more poop smells no more snow to remove no more stink bugs #1 reason I moved the nut bag GOV. WOLF MISTER TAX AND SPEND !
I live in Philadelphia in the south part. The most dangerous is west and north. Especially Kensington. I go up there to play hockey
Yeah, Filthy does suck...glad I moved.
South Philly sucks
The Amish live mostly in central and western Pennsylvania, but yes, traffic can be awful, and the potholes are evil. Philadelphia can be pretty bad but has some great history and the zoo which is amazing.
The amish keep the pot holes filled on their treks.
I would argue that they live mostly central and EASTERN instead of western PA.
The number one reason do not move to Pennsylvania should be the state control over alcohol purchases.
I might move to Pennsylvania in a year so I'm excited
So did you move and from where and how
Please it’s awesome
What part u moving to ?
Did you move?
one year more and i will be there 😍
I'm from Philly and the traffic is bad but you definitely exaggerated a bit.
Yeah. Honestly Pittsburgh traffic is worse.
@@jeffreyhodgson5172 No, it's not. Pittsburgh's traffic is statistically better, especially with like 1 mil less people.
Omg I live in Pennsylvania and none of this stuff ever happens and NO ONE CALLS IT A COMMON WEALTH!!!!! And nothing is wrong with the Amish and everyone should move to Pennsylvania!
What should be a 1.5 is the way Western PA people worship the bloody Steelers. I'm one of the few who hate sports.
Hell, they worship the Steelers east of Harrisburg! Lebanon County is 200 miles from Pittsburgh, 100 miles from Philly and only 90 miles from Baltimore. You don't seriously get into Eagles country until at least Berks County.
The eagles fans tick me off. Sports, what a waste.
@@codyminecrack248 Explain how sports is a way when half the people who play them are making way better money than a good 50% of the comment section
True. I'm proud of my howntown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Where are you from?
@@michaelgartner5918 I'm near Pittsburgh, one county east of it.
South Philly here, (Yo Adrienne)!!!!
What's good - hello from Mt Airy
You know he's not from Pennsylvania when he says L A N C A S T E R.
Literally search Lancaster dictionary and press the sound button.
Hardy Harhar though he isn’t talking about Massachusetts
If you want to take a day trip and see something unique to the state and simultaneously baffling; go check out Centralia. It’s a ghost town outside of Shamokin; the ground underneath the old town is on fire-literally. It used to be an old coal town, before someone set an open vain on fire by accident. When holes started opening up under people and people started getting sick from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning; the State started buying people out to condemn the land. Some residents refused and the State claimed Eminent Domain. Here’s the baffling part though: Some people still live there; the population’s under 15, last I checked.
I love how 5 months later...Pennsylvania became number 1 in places to live lol..except Philadelphia....
The PPA is reason enough NOT to live in PA🤣🤣
True! Too bad Parking Wars was not renewed on tv. It hasn't changed too much, though, in the years since that show was filmed.
Traffic is worse due to unsustainable population growth. When you take in 1,000,000+ immigrants a year the quality of life and infrastructure becomes worse.
Said the Native Americans. Oh wait, there aren't any left since we butchered them all and took their land.
I can as a philadelphia, pa resident our traffic is just freaking awful here in the city.
We get school off for 1st day of hunting season so that's actually a plus
That has to be in the middle of the state bc I never had an off day in Bucks County bc of that
Some schools get the first two days off especially since it falls on Thanksgiving vacation
@@TheDel4873 no, it’s no where near
As a lifetime Erie, PA resident I thought it was really funny when you said “some places can get 45 inches of snow!” When Erie regularly can get 45 inches over 1 bad week
I have lived in Pennsylvania my whole life and nobody calls it the commonwealth
If you have ever received a court summons it says The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs whoever the defendant is. But state police are called Pennsylvania State Troopers.
I remember driving into Filthy-Delphia crossing the Walt Whitman bridge from NJ. It was an automated toll bridge, you just toss the coins in and drive thru. When I did that the gate came down and lights and alarms went off. Thoughtless me, I had the nerve to pass a Canadian dime and you would think it was the end of the world.
haha
You forgot Reading in Berks County. Even we people who live around it make fun of how terrible it is. The police are afraid to patrol the streets. There are close to NONE bike cops there. I had a teacher once who talked about someone she knew and said that he became a bike cop in Reading, and everyone understood what she meant, that he was in a very dangerous situation. Also, the town of Hamburg is kind of out of control when it comes to teens doing drugs. It's, quite special.
Nobody:
This guy: *C O M M O N W E A L T H*
I think some of this videos are made to discourage people to move to this state.
Pa literally sucks. There's NOTHING to do and nothing ever changes.
When you hear about good wholesome food though, its always from Pennsylvania. Where else can you get Pennsylvania Dutch baking?
Missing my shoe fly pie. Reading has a great Greek population as well. OMG getting hungry!
Moved to PA from Europe almost a year ago.. I think the Amish are fascinating and they make the best food/cookies if you have a chance try it!!
They make awesome furniture too.
To late, I moved to the Pocono mountain 4 years ago. No regrets kinda.
Word of advice. If you think Honesdale will be a northeastern Utopia by the time you move there, cease the illusion now. It’s already going downhill. Best thing to do is choose a place and be prepared to make compensations. Whether you trade off security for culture or vice versa, everyone in this world is learning to do this now.
Lived in philly for two years. It was just as rough as NYC and if you make a wrong turn in a place like fishkill or south or north philly you might not make it out
You left out west Philly. I lived in Philly for many years. I moved to Oakland CA in 1998. They said it was a dangerous city...it had nothin' on North Philly. I felt safe in Oakland.
@@Orcinus1967 west philly is safe haha i lived out in wynfield will smiths old neighborhood it was like living in the suburbs .