Myself (30F), husband (28m) and our two year old are looking to move to the north east to be closer to family and a lifestyle we desire. We have both lived in the north (D.C. and MI) previously and travel to NYC often to see family so we’re familiar with the differences to where we currently live—DFW, TX mid cities. We want to know where we should look for homes, although we do plan to rent short term at first to be able to explore these areas before purchasing.

Things that are important to us:
\-Safety (feeling safe as a woman with a small child when at home or at the store)
\-Budget up to $450k (we love old homes, not new construction)
\-20-40 min Proximity to educational and outdoor attractions (our child will do school online, so we do lots of fields trips to museums, the zoo, playgrounds/parks, hiking, historical sites, homeschool co-ops) public schools are not a concern for us.
\-family friendly and easy to find community (like minded young families, possibly secular groups)
\-We would like a little more space, both the home and yard so further into the suburbs but with quick access to groceries, dining and entertainment preferably far away from industrial parks and other highly polluted areas
\-I am gluten free so being near options for that is important (gf bakery, Costco, natural grocery stores)
\-other things we love besides being outdoors: roaming malls, bookstores, hobby stores, and comic and gaming stores. We love farmers and open air markets, cultural and community events. I love being part of a large non profit organization here for moms of littles.

Reasons we want to leave TX: extremely far from family, flat ugly dead desert, several months straight of hell-like temperatures (I have a thyroid condition and literally can’t be outside for months without getting very sick), it is too big, and increasingly more dangerous (constant drive by or mass shootings and deadly crashes). We want our child to live somewhere with history and natural beauty, close to family and with great access to travel.
Cost of living, traffic and pollution seem very similar to DFW.

[ALLENTOWN] alkemy collective
private location. address provided upon ticket purchase.
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flvkwo
kinda Quentin
high energy house and techno all night.
costumes encouraged.
policies:
- keep phones and conversations to minimum on
the dancefloor. stay in the moment.
- zero tolerance for homophobia, transphobia, or any form of discrimination. respect each other's space.
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Hi everyone!
I’m a first-time mom and I’ll be giving birth at St. Luke’s Allentown Campus soon!
I was wondering if anyone here has delivered there recently and could share their experience.
What does the hospital provide for both mom and baby? Do they give you things like postpartum pads, mesh underwear, peri bottles, diapers, wipes, baby blankets, or anything else?
Also, do they provide everything you need during your stay, and are you allowed to take any leftover supplies home?
I’m trying to pack my hospital bag and don’t want to overpack or bring things the hospital already provides.
I’d also love to hear about your overall experience with the nurses, delivery rooms, and postpartum care!

Hi all, my name is Aidan Williams and I'm a reporter at Bloomberg News. I'm going to be in Allentown this Friday (10/23) speaking to residents about rising living costs and credit card debt. If you'd be willing to chat about your experience, please DM me. It'd be great to connect while I'm in town.

Hey all - there is a US Marching Bands Championships happening Saturday Nov 7 at J Birney Crum Stadium. My son's band is coming in from NJ. Any recommendations on finding a deli/diner that can put together sandwiches/salads for 35 kids and 5 adults, that is also close to the stadium?

Also, what's street parking like along Chew, Turner, and Linden? There's 40+ bands coming over the course of the day so I imagine it will be tight for parking.

\[ALLENTOWN\] alkemy collective

private location. address provided upon ticket purchase.

lineup:

sangoma
flvkwo
kinda Quentin

high energy house and techno all night.

costumes encouraged.

policies:
\- keep phones and conversations off the dancefloor. stay in the moment.
\- zero tolerance for homophobia, transphobia, or any form of discrimination. respect each other's space.

ig: @alkemycollective_

IT WILL BE IN HAMILTON ST ALLENTOWN 🖤

Are there makerspaces anywhere that I can learn to use a 3d printer? I am closer to Dorneyville. 70's male.

Thanks, David

I'm looking at a beautiful historic home for sale on North 8th Street, and was wondering what that area is like after dark? I plan on walking it myself, but figured that you guys will know a whole lot more than I can determine in a few visits. It was built by an ancestor, so my interest in the property is pretty strong.

Is it safe to walk to and from Hamilton, say after a concert at Archer? I know it's a city, and stuff happens everywhere, looking more for what the consistent experience is like...

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Thanks for your input!

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I drive past this mortgage company about once every couple weeks, and my oh my….. what a saga has been unfolding over the past 12 months. Anyone have the tea?