A fall and winter beach in South Carolina can look empty, but there may be a lot going on just offshore. South Carolinians walking the shore this time of year might never guess that a rare whale may be passing by. Here’s what right whales do off the coast each winter. Note: This is general…
After digging out a parking spot, it’s tempting to guard it with a lawn chair. Bay Staters who park on Boston streets know space savers can stir up strong feelings, but the city has rules about them too. Here’s what to know before you move one, or put one out. Note: This is general information,…
Searching for a loved one’s will can add stress to an already hard time. Missourians facing that issue may find the law has more answers than they expect. Here’s how the state handles a will that can’t be found, and what your options may be. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Probate rules…
Raking leaves can feels like a harmless, albeit dreaded, chore. Virginians may be surprised how many rules can apply to a pile of leaves, though, and they can change from one town or county to the next. Here’s what to check before you tackle your yard this fall. Note: This is general information, not legal…
When money is tight, a loan that only needs your car title can sound like quick relief. But Georgians who sign one agree to terms that can decide whether they get to keep the car. Here’s what to understand about title pawn rules before you sign anything. Note: This is general information, not legal or…
Most people don’t think about local government until a tax bill or a road project lands on their doorstep. Illinoisans have more layers of it than residents of any other state, and the reasons go back more than a century. Here’s how the state ended up with such a crowded field. Note: This is general…
A riverbank doesn’t always stay where it was when you bought your land. Mississippians who own waterfront property may wonder where their boundary sits after the water shifts. Here’s how courts have sorted out who owns ground that the river changed. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Property laws and boundary rulings are…
On Halloween, the sun will set in Helena at 6:14 p.m. By the next evening, it’ll be down at 5:13 p.m. Unfortunately for drivers on the road at that hour, collisions with wildlife tend to occur around dawn and dusk, and Montana and West Virginia are near neck and neck with animal crash rates. Here’s…
Slowing down near a school is second nature for most drivers. Floridians may still find a camera ticket in the mail, because the rules behind those cameras reach further than many people think. Here’s what can trigger a ticket in a school zone. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Traffic laws and penalties…
A routine drive can end with flashing lights in your mirror. Pittsburgh-area TV news once tracked where tickets were most common for Pennsylvania drivers. Here’s where drivers around Pittsburgh got caught. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Traffic laws, fines and enforcement rules are subject to change, so confirm the current requirements with…
