Springfield (Delaware County) is a pleasant, leafy Philadelphia suburb with local shops, parks and everyday conveniences — a comfortable, low‑stress place to base yourself for multi‑week assignments while still feeling connected to city life.
Downtown Philadelphia — about 10 miles away — provides major cultural, dining and nightlife options, and Wilmington, DE is within roughly 23–35 miles for additional weekend activities, so you won’t be stuck with nothing to do.