Havertown is a suburban town approximately 10
miles west of
Philadelphia. Close enough to make use of the many advantages but far enough to enjoy space and relaxed living. So many
Irish immigrants settled in Havertown that it was said that there were more people in Havertown who claimed to be
Irish then there were in Ireland.
Havertown is a rich and colorful town with an excess of Nail Salons and Pizza Parlors, and growing venue of upscale and specialty dining establishments. The schools in Havertown are top end in academics, art, theater and social tolerance. Don't be surprised to run into suburban moms and dads building archery ranges or open fires in their back yards, or out on pub crawls with the neighbors. The police of Havertown are serious, hard working and honest. If you behave yourself then they'll ignore your
fire and public drunkenness. If you make an ass of yourself then you'll get to see the inside of a cell.
Folks who live in Havertown tend to stay in Havertown often purchasing homes on the same street where they grew up. People don't outgrow their homes and move on; they simply put additions on their houses. Children graduate from
College and move to
Philadelphia or wander the country or the world. Most come back to Havertown when they are ready to get serious and start families.
No Karen, I don't want to
go drinking in Center City. I'm staying in Havertown; my daughter's in the Haverford High School musical. We're going to
walk home after the show and
stop for beers and pizza before the entire cast comes back to my house for a bonfire.
