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For this Pennsylvania family, home is where the blood, sweat and tears are
They say home is where the heart is, but for Mariela, home holds more than just her heart – it's filled with the blood, sweat and tears she poured into building it. "I put in 200 hours of sweat equity," she said. "From the foundation all the way to the roofing."After previously having mortgage applications denied, Mariela's daughter, Daijah, learned about Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County during a high school class. "I was like, 'Oh my gosh, you should apply to this,' and she did," Daijah said. The nonprofit helps families overcome financial barriers to achieve homeownership.Participants attend workshops that qualify them...
Why this man is climbing up and down the Rocky Steps 1,000 times
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A Philadelphia native is attempting to break a record by running up and down the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art 1,000 times.James Resnick, originally from Northeast Philly and now living in Los Angeles, has been training for six months. He began his laps on Thursday at 8 p.m. and is expecting to wrap up on Saturday at noon."My inspiration is my brother [Sammy]," Resnick said. "He was in a bad accident 22 years ago and he's never complained about his situation."Resnick said if his brother Sammy could run the "Rocky" steps, he would. But the...
Florida county votes to acquire SS United States and sink it for an artificial reef
Days after a judge temporarily suspended the deadline for the SS United States to leave its dock in South Philadelphia, a county in Florida says it has the money in place to acquire the historic ship.At a meeting in Okaloosa County, Florida, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Tourist Development Council unanimously voted to appropriate $10.1 million to move the SS US from its current home at Pier 82 to a location off the Florida coast in the Gulf of Mexico.Officials say the ship will then be sunk, creating the largest artificial reef in the world. To meet the project's requirements,...
Hundreds of schools will join together to provide information to Philly families at the 2024 K-12 Kids School Fair
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philly parents choosing which school is the best for their children will get to meet representatives from more than 200 options. Elevate 215 will partner with the School...
Schuylkill Expressway eastbound closure in Grays Ferry set for weekend of Sept. 27
The first of several planned closures of the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) eastbound in Philadelphia is now set to happen the weekend of Sept. 27.The closure was postponed by a week because of issues with a contractor's materials.The highway will be closed from the University City Exit and the 34th Street Exit.The closure dates and times are:*9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 until 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30.The rest of the planned closures are set for:*9 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 4 until 4 a.m. on Mon., Oct. 7*9 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 11 until 6 a.m. on Sun., Oct. 13This project will focus on repairs to the bridge deck and riding surfaces in the eastbound lanes of both the I-76 land and river bridges.The bridges are used by a combined 38,000 vehicles daily.Work crews will be replacing the current asphalt with a longer-lasting material that PennDOT says will help prevent issues like surface cracking and potholes.PennDOT says drivers can check on current conditions on major roadways by visiting https://www.511pa.com/Drivers can find a list of a complete list of PennDOT District 6 construction projects here: https://www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-6/Pages/Philly-Regional-Traffic-Bulletin.aspxPennDOT also recommends following regional alerts which will be posted on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/511PAPhilly
Philadelphia weekender: Puerto Rican Parade and Beer Fest
The first full weekend of fall is upon us. Here are some of the events to add to your calendar:. 🎭 Last call for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Several shows are running and events are happening through Sunday. 🍂Fishtown's Fall Festival is Saturday from noon-8pm. Head over to Frankford...
Pennsylvania Democratic lawmaker denies writing racist, homophobic tweets
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania Democratic state senator denied claims from Republicans that he made racist and homophobic remarks about Black, Asian and LGBTQ people on social media more than a decade ago. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Pennsylvania Senate Republican Campaign Committee released a statement accusing Sen. Jimmy Dillon...
LGBTQ+ community members worry about impact of proposed 76 Place on Gayborhood
The proposed 76 Place, which would be the new home to the 76ers, now has a new set of opponents: members of the LGBTQ+ community in Philadelphia.They spoke out against 76 Place in front of City Hall on Thursday morning, expressing concern for how the arena will impact the nearby area known as the Gayborhood.The project has always gotten pushback from Chinatown residents worried about businesses being negatively impacted and housing prices becoming unaffordable.Residents, businesses, drag performers and allies of the Gayborhood share those concerns, along with other worries about the proposed arena taking away safe queer spaces."We are claiming...
‘A game changer’: AFAHO’s new health center will serve uninsured, underinsured residents in Delco
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The African Family Health Organization (AFAHO) opened its new health clinic in Darby, Delaware County, on Friday. The clinic will serve non- and under-insured residents,...
Halloween 2024: Here's your guide to haunted houses in the Philadelphia area
Searching for a good scare? Well, we've got a list of some haunted houses for you to check out in the Philadelphia area.PHILADELPHIABloodletting & Burials at the Betsy Ross HouseWhere: 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106When: Oct. 5 - Oct. 26, 2024For more information, visit: historicphiladelphia.orgFright FactoryWhere: 2200 S Swanson St., Philadelphia, PA 19148When: Sept. 27 - Nov. 2, 2024For more information, visit: frightfactoryphilly.comHalloween Nights at Eastern State PenitentiaryWhere: 2027 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19130When: Sept. 20 - Nov. 9, 2024For more information, visit: easternstate.orgLincoln Mill Haunted HouseWhere: 4100 Main St., Philadelphia, PA 19127When: Sept. 27 - Nov. 2, 2024For...
Schuylkill River Passenger Rail is Chugging Toward Approval
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is nearing completion of its first phase to connect Montco with neighboring counties. The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is nearing the end of the first phase to restore train service between Philadelphia and Reading, reports Karen Shuey for the Reading Eagle. In a...
Survival and Revival Along Philadelphia’s Portico Row
Ever wonder who lived in your house or on your block 100 years ago? That is what motivated Judith Benedict, a retired urban planner, to pour through countless Census records, newspapers, and Philadelphia Historical Commission files. She tracked down every resident of her block on historic Portico Row, which is on the south side of the 900 block of Spruce Street.
Philly health centers get $1.2M to expand mental health and substance use treatment options
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A federal agency has awarded $1.2 million dollars to community health centers in Philadelphia to expand mental health care and substance use disorder treatment. The money will be...
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