TheAdamist
TheAdamist t1_jecew64 wrote
Reply to Transferring septa funds by zjheyyy88
If it's registered on septa key, its an easy process. Add new card, report previous card expired/lost and transfer balance.
If the numbers have worn off so you can't register it, i think they can transfer balance for you at septa hq 1234 market, unsure of the hours.
Be sure to register your new card! https://www.septakey.org/
TheAdamist t1_jdxjax4 wrote
Reply to comment by Altruistic_Ice_1666 in Moving Mondays - New Resident Questions by AutoModerator
It gets crowded and rowdy when it starts to get warm in the evenings on south street. If the atvs show up makes things out of control. There was a mass shooting at 4th and south, and others nearby.
I would personally not live on south im too old for the summer shenanigans there. If you were several floors up, and away from any bars, maybe its worth it.
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/tag/south-street-shooting/
TheAdamist t1_jdx2ggq wrote
Reply to Double rainbow in Collingswood! by cheneyk
Saw this myself, seemed weirdly close and low to the ground. But very brilliant!
TheAdamist t1_jdvoypa wrote
Reply to comment by No_Committee4 in Moving Mondays - New Resident Questions by AutoModerator
Monks cafe is the #1 spot to get a beer in philly and happens to be right nearby Rittenhouse. They are also known for their mussels and frites. I prefer the duck.
Other spots to checkout in Rittenhouse: jose pistolas, black sheep, good dog, fado, misconduct. Fado clientele will vary greatly depending when you go, im told its a college bar in the evening, but i usually meet European soccer fans there earlier on the weekends.
TheAdamist t1_jdkbmq1 wrote
Reply to Where to go for a long weekend from NJ? by stickybluerug
Portland is cool, and lots of nature nearby, but a 6-8 hour drive. Its pre season, so you might be able to get a reasonable rental on the beach in old orchard beach and have a nice relaxing but chilly walk along the beach. I saw whales way in the distance when i was there in November.
TheAdamist t1_jcffrp8 wrote
Some of the north jersey total wines claim to have aguila in stock per their website.
TheAdamist t1_jb9q67h wrote
Wheres simon to school us all on flags?
TheAdamist t1_janhajj wrote
Reply to What’s your PGW Bill Like? by [deleted]
Is it actually through pgw or a 3rd party "supplier"? That will affect things greatly. Id check all the charges in detail.
TheAdamist t1_ja8vov5 wrote
Not really, its mainly for commuters http://www.dougandadrienne.info/njbus/ has all the bus routes on a couple regional maps, youll see that mass transit is setup to get you to/from new york city, Philadelphia, and Atlantic city and their surrounding suburbs.
If you pick the right town you can mostly get away without a car.
TheAdamist t1_j9p0irw wrote
Reply to Do Attend Thursday Thread (Upcoming Events, Small Businesses, Local Artists) by AutoModerator
Philadelphia german society bierfest is this Saturday, always a fun fest! Spring garden & 7th.
Tickets: https://german-society-of-pennsylvania.ticketleap.com/philly-bierfest-2023/details
TheAdamist t1_j9cjtkp wrote
Reply to comment by redeyeblink in Delco residents can get free condoms mailed to them as part of effort to reduce STIs by redeyeblink
Sizes seem self evident, shapes im weirdly more curious about? Oddly only thinking about Tetris.
TheAdamist t1_j9cjm5z wrote
Reply to comment by anonymous_lighting in Delco residents can get free condoms mailed to them as part of effort to reduce STIs by redeyeblink
I think that's the behavior they are trying to change /sarcasm
TheAdamist t1_j8udwni wrote
Reply to Localish weekend getaways by heretocuckspiders
If you like craft beer, Richmond is a great weekend trip, several world class breweries, some history, a nice art museum. Scotts addition is the main brewery/nightlife area
5 hours by amtrak, 2 to dc, 1hour engine swap in dc, 2 hours to Richmond.
Driving is highly variable, my record is 3.5 hours, but its been over 6 as well.
Unfortunately a driving city, so prepare to uber a bunch.
TheAdamist t1_j8u1fp4 wrote
Reply to Localish weekend getaways by heretocuckspiders
Dc is a nice weekend, quick train ride too
TheAdamist t1_j86sez2 wrote
Reply to comment by sundog5631 in E by tastycakebiker
If i go out tomorrow i will be wearing my dallas sucks t-shirt, which is about the beer of course
TheAdamist t1_j85g5z2 wrote
16th and chestnut, Saturday 3pm, just saw a table
TheAdamist t1_j6mf9uk wrote
Philadelphia distilling (bluecoat gin) does tours that are pretty interesting. You need reservations. I think you can even get private tours but that costs a bit more unsure whats involved.
Then theres the usual fishtown stuff to do after.
TheAdamist t1_j6i2sf8 wrote
Reply to comment by Weastie37 in Moving Mondays - New Resident Questions by AutoModerator
Buses are cleaner and more incident free in my experience, but they can be infrequent, depending on the route. They also have to deal with traffic. In the septa app you can use the transitview option to see where buses are on the route live.
I take the broad street line and El because they are much faster to get around and fairly frequent. Just be aware of your surroundings for people who might cause trouble. Yeah youll find some addicts on the train but they keep to themselves in my experience.
Your experience will depend where in the city you move to, center city gets more frequent service than far flung neighborhoods.
TheAdamist t1_j576ezb wrote
Reply to Best way to research for records by mundotaku
Maybe try finding the white pages/phonebook for that year, people's addresses used to be listed. Although its possible thats too early for them to be published or phones were too luxury at the time.
If there still is one, the research/reference desk at a Philadelphia library is where i would start.
You could also check the 1940 or 1950 full census data.
TheAdamist t1_j4naipd wrote
Reply to comment by tlc37 in Moving Mondays - New Resident Questions by AutoModerator
Brewerytown can change greatly, especially north of Girard or as you head west. 27th & girard near crime & punishment is nice when i visit.
Coming from nj if you need parking thats something you'll want to be very concerned with as well.
TheAdamist t1_j4na4fc wrote
Reply to comment by Mother_Tangerine4398 in Moving Mondays - New Resident Questions by AutoModerator
2nd Street is fine from spring garden to girard, super gentrified, if you are south of spring garden im not as familiar. There isnt much south other than one condo building and crazy intersections.
Many nightlife places to checkout, standard tap has been around forever, the abbaye over on 3rd, urban village brewery up towards girard, heritage, etc.
I would be aware of your surroundings at the 95 overpass at spring garden station, sometimes people hangout there. Also for spring garden station itself, exit on the south side where the entrance is. The north side exit has a blind uturn that people relieve themselves or hangout in and you can't see them from the top of the stairs.
TheAdamist t1_j4e0wf0 wrote
Red! Janeway! Love her.
TheAdamist t1_j472fsi wrote
No, not an earthquake
TheAdamist t1_j448lj2 wrote
Reply to New car inspection process in MVC by krramnik
Inspection in nj is emissions only, check engine light needs to be off and the emissions cycle as ready (so you can't just reset the computer right before the check), they just plugin to obd2.
Takes 5-10 minutes if theres no line.
Its free at state inspection places.
License registration insurance
https://pweb.nj-cleanair.com/waitqueue/pages/facility/home.jsf has webcams to show the line at all the locations.
Oh yeah, they also pressure test your gas cap.
TheAdamist t1_jegap96 wrote
Reply to Hot take: bus rapid transit on the boulevard would be better than a subway by avo_cado
Sandra bullock in speed on the boulevard no less than 100 to keep up with traffic.
Tuck and roll when you exit!