Philadelphia, PA - Were things better back in the days ...?

Question

I want the history, and present news on Philadelphia, PA - Were things better back in the days as far as living, like was there ever less violence, or has the world always had this mis-understanding between each other ?

Answer 1

There was probably less violence - there was also war and segregation. The notion of some perfect golden era is generally a myth.

Answer 2

Of course things were better back in the day, as in the day when Americans thought like Americans. When people were hard working, law abiding, spirited people with hopes, dreams, and a vision for the future. Somewhere along to line, the Northeast came under the grip of some flavor of socialism, and you can see the results. Everything is overpriced, there are so many poor people living in crowded conditions, and job opportunities & upward mobility aren't very abundant. The state & local governments' solution to social problems is always to take more rights away from the people (stricter gun control laws, higher taxes), yet crime rates are soaring, schools are still failing, and streets become more and more dilapidated.

Answer 3

Depends on how far back you want to go. 30 years ago there really wasn't much difference in the violence levels in Philly...if anything, I think it's a BETTER town now than it was then in general. Ed Rendell really did a lot towards improving Philadelphia....John Street was kind of like going backwards.

Answer 4

I think the 70's - 80's were the most violent times in Philly. it still depends on how deep into what neighborhoods you go to. Philly is still my #1 place to visit as far as learning US history. the Art around the city alone is worth the trip. they have actually made (street art) graffiti an art...but as far as violence, any city has its good and bad. some of the southern cities( Memphis,Houston, new Orleans) are moving up in the way of violence , more so than the east coast cities.

Answer 5

actual having respectable convenience shops (Yeah, Wawa) Getting a cheesesteak at 3 interior the morning Being an hour from the shore Having 4 significant activities communities all with passionate followers Being interior the direction of the Northeast hall can get to plenty in a quick time

Answer 6

when i lived in south Philly in the late 50's/early 60's as a child there were no bars on the windows of homes and us kids just went where we wanted without fear of trouble.walked to the movies or over to 7th street to shop etc.close family ties and friendly neighbors.

Answer 7

in the 1800's things were great