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[Legal Advice] [Berks] Construction company poured engine fuel down the sewer drain causing multiple homes in the neighborhood to reek of Diseal. Mine personally was impacted for 3 days. Any legal repercussions possible?

Throwing this out into the void. Titles need to be long on this sub so I made it long. My home reeked of diesel for 3 days making me decide between exposing my 1 year old daughter to this odor or abandoning my home in 20 degree weather.

Fire department finally tracked the culprit down and if I can get the name I have 3 company witnesses that can confirm the odor. The fire department actually shut th3 street down for 3 hours on Sunday because of this.

I've never wanted to sue someone in my life until today, but I don't even know if I have any legal ground to stand on here.

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2024/12/16
23:45 UTC

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My wife and i are looking into moving to Pennsylvania from Alabama (yes, i know). Basically wanting to start over and begin a new life together.

my wife and i are from Alabama, tragic i know. we know we want to be near the east coast and out of all states we have looked into, Pennsylvania is really standing out to us. i absolutely love winter and living in alabama, we basically just have summer and slight winter with no snow. my wife is going to be graduating from nursing school in a year or so with her RN and i am working as a Pharmacy Tech and will have my national certification soon. we have seen great things about opportunities in PA, specially Philly and surrounding cities. harrisburg, poconos areas, albrightsville, pottsville, and lancaster have all been standing out so far. we want to be near Philadelphia but not directly in it as we are more used to rural life.

what are the pros/cons of PA? what areas do you recommend?

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2024/12/16
23:18 UTC

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Do court house marriages require you bring your own witnesses?

My partner and I don't want a ceremony and we're considering a self uniting marriage, but none of our family or friends are local or in PA to serve as the 2 witnesses. Honestly, I'd like as little fanfare as possible, but also don't care to ask random people to be witnesses. If we do this through a judge, using a regular marriage license/application, does the judge just sign it, or are other witnesses still needed?

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2024/12/16
21:31 UTC

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How do I buy a used car from family in Massachusetts and drive it home to PA?

A family member has offered me a used car for a great price. They live in MA. I live in PA. I am flying there for the holidays and driving the car back (I hope!). How do I get plates to drive the car home? Thank you!

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2024/12/16
19:23 UTC

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Has anyone ever started a private club in the Commonwealth?

I am looking to incorporate as a private club in PA with the intention of acquiring a Club (C) liquor license.

Has anyone ever been involved in this process?

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2024/12/16
19:19 UTC

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Is the price of my tolls I just got in the mail normal?

So I was traveling from Ohio to Philly to visit my friend who just moved there for work and she told me about the toll and how they’ll mail me my total. I wasn’t expecting it to be so expensive and I just wanna make sure that the amount is normal. I was charged 68 for between new Stanton and valley forge on my way there and back, so a total of 136. Does this seem right? Just wanna make sure before I pay it. Update: ok seems like this is accurate thanks to everyone for their help! Will definitely keep this in mind next time I travel through Pennsylvania 💀

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2024/12/16
19:16 UTC

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Van Rental in Philadelphia & Any Fun Road Trip Ideas

Looking to do a road trip from Philly allll the way to Nashville, TN with the Family. Has anyone ever rented a van in Philadelphia or close to it? If so, do you have any recommendations?

Any sights we should stop at to see on the way?

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2024/12/16
17:36 UTC

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How do I get an electronic (pdf) Certified copy of my Birth Certificate?

Hello, I need a certified copy of my birth certificate for this job I have applied to. I do have my original birth certificate however however do I go about getting a "certified copy" of it that I can send in a pdf format to the employer? Pa's vital records website doesn't have information on obtaining a certified copy. Thanks

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2024/12/16
15:45 UTC

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Moving from Fl to Pennsylvania this upcoming year

Looking for suggestions on where in Eastern PA would be a nice city to relocate to. 3 children and a dog. We are looking at Eastern PA since we have family in NJ. I am overwhelmed and not sure where to start looking. We are planning to rent then in the future purchase a home. Good schools Centerlized Not rural Summer of 2025 Thank you 😊

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2024/12/16
11:25 UTC

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Pa 511 plow tracking not working on app or website?

I have been wondering if they have removed the plow tracking from the pa511 website and app. I would use it to see how often my local roads were plowed getting to and from work during winter storms.

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2024/12/16
07:07 UTC

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I've returned to my birth state. It is so good to be home! You are such kind neighbors😊

I was born in Lancaster. My family and I moved away while I was still an infant, so I don't remember my first stint in PA. I have since lived in many different states on both coasts, but had no reason to return to Pennsylvania, until this summer when my wife and I relocated to rural Franklin County. We are next to a pretty spur of the Appalachians in the Cumberland Valley.

I just want to say how much I love living here. I've always been a suburb slicker so living in a rural area is a refreshing change. I love the trees in my vicinity. The mountains nearby are so beautiful; in October they turned technicolor. The people here are exceptionally friendly! Everyone you meet in the street is kind, and, importantly, values kindness in others.

Thanks for being such good people, fellow Pennsylvanians!

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2024/12/16
03:56 UTC

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Anybody else who grew up in Pennsylvania in the 1990’s remember Steven Courtney?

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2024/12/16
03:47 UTC

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Pennsylvania legalizing gay marriage section of The New York Times on May 21st, 2014 that was just delivered!

I just finished framing the page from The New York Times newspaper from May 21st, 2014; the day after Pennsylvania legalized gay marriage! Any suggestions for where to hang it? Next to my Pennsylvania flag? Or should I leave it where it is on top of my dresser?

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2024/12/16
03:24 UTC

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Selling car to out of state buyer- how to transfer title?

Hi all- does anyone know the process if I am selling my car (registered in PA) to an out of state buyer (GA)?

Do I need to sign the title over to them with a notary, or will a bill of sale suffice?

Thanks in advance and wishing you all a nice week ahead. Happy holidays.

6 Comments
2024/12/16
03:23 UTC

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How does logging hours for drivers permit work and do they check?

Hi guys, I am in the process of getting my dl and I am curious about this process. When I got my permit, they gave ma an app to log hours, and despite the fact I have driven a lot I have forgot to log most of the time and only have like 7 hours. I am curious if they even check or if I need to drive even more. In a bout a month I can take my test so I was curious if I just need to drive a ton or if they don’t really check. Asking around locally, none of my friends know about any logging requirements and got their dl with out it. This is most likely true but I don’t want to show up unprepared. Can anyone offer advice?!

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2024/12/16
02:37 UTC

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Is anybody else seeing drones/fighter jets flying by?

I saw news reports that there were drone sightings over New Jersey, and for the past hour or so there have been really loud ass jets flying over my house. I'm in Montgomery County near Merck. Does anybody know what the hell is going on?

15 Comments
2024/12/15
21:07 UTC

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Last night’s full Moon rising over two Reading landmarks

The Pagoda and William Penn Memorial Fire Tower

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2024/12/15
21:05 UTC

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Lancaster for Christmas Day? Please help with recs.

Hi!

Thinking of doing Christmas Day in Lancaster with a family of only adults

Please recommend any shopping, eating or sightseeing!

Thanks

5 Comments
2024/12/15
19:32 UTC

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PA drivers license expired, renewed online on 12/13. Temporary license good through 12/27, but I’ll be out of town from 12/21-12/29. What should I do?

My new drivers license is being sent to me, but I might not be back to receive it until after the temporary license expires. Since I’ll be driving quite a lot during this period, this is a bit of an issue

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2024/12/15
17:53 UTC

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What are fun things to do in Bethelem for 3 year olds?

Hi,

I'm visiting Bethelem soon with my family. What are must see places and things to do in the area?

Thanks!

7 Comments
2024/12/15
15:17 UTC

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Really cool plane landing at Harrisburg. Why so many letters

40 Comments
2024/12/15
01:33 UTC

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Getting title and tags for an out-of-state vehicle

Is there a way to get a PA title and tag issued for a vehicle purchased in another state before bringing that vehicle back to PA. The vehicle would have a VIN and title and probably a tag already issued in the state where it is located. Or must the vehicle be in PA before the title transfer can take place. It should be possible to have a local LEO fill out the PA VIN certification form.

4 Comments
2024/12/14
22:51 UTC

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