SS US’ downward progress; Cooking up success; I-95 closures | Morning Roundup

BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Winter rainbow canopy Photo by thetinybun Now on Gulf Coast SS United States moves ever-closer to its watery fate The SS United States is presently docked in Mobile Ala where crews are completing work to remove hazardous materials dismantle certain superstructure elements and prepare the hull to create a safe and lasting artificial reef habitat The ship s owners also stated plans for a new documentary film and continue work on a Florida museum honoring the ship which sat on Philly s riverfront for more than two decades Continue reading The SS United States sitting dockside in Mobile Ala in August as crews prep it for its eventual sinking in the Gulf of Mexico Courtesy of Okaloosa County Fla This shared-use kitchen space helps food entrepreneurs grow their businesses and offers a glimpse into the future Alonzo Coates worked in mortgage consulting and healthcare facilities management for years but saw a need for commercial kitchens in the Philly area Thus was born Kitchen Korners located off Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philly It helps food trucks and other food businesses that lack kitchens to get up and running Coates says younger clients have taken his business in new directions As times change and the Millennial population and the Gen Z population like the - to -year-old range there they have different requirements and wants in terms of food products he reported Continue reading The space hosts multiple kinds of clients Coates declared Photo courtesy of Alonzo Coates RECAP What else happened paywalled Parts of I- through South Philly between Packer Ave and Christian Street will see closures from Dec to due to construction NBC A new campaign is asking Philadelphians to share their hopes and dreams for the city via a constituents survey to help update the city s comprehensive plan a blueprint that will guide physical improvement over the next years WHYY An early-morning shooting on Sunday shut down I- for a while Inq Man who double-voted in ballot in Bucks County and Florida has a novel legal argument to evade prosecution PhillyVoice Which Philly-area species at greater part at danger as EPA rolls back protections WHYY How can I prevent a utility shutoff during the winter months WHYY Morimoto opens a second casual lounge on second floor ABC MAYOR WATCH The mayor has no community events scheduled for Monday ON THE CALENDAR Holiday lightings around Philly Philly Runners Guide Ongoing The Declaration s Journey Available on the WHYY YouTube Channel New episodes will appear every two weeks Monday Dec Special World AIDS Day Screening I Was Born This Way by Sam Pollard and Daniel Junge is screened at Scribe Video Center in West Philly tickets to p m Monday Dec Pitch-A-Friend It s LGBTQIA night at Marsha s South Street for the latest night of friends pitching their friends for dates Free to attend p m Monday Dec Punch Line Philly Open Mic Night In person sign-ups begin at p m and close at p m Organizers choose - names via lottery tickets p m Tuesday Dec Philly Family Robot BuildA family interactive workshop where you ll build and decorate your own robot using motors circuits and creative materials Children and parents will work side-by-side to create take-home robot projects while learning about science engineering and design thinking No experience needed just curiosity and imagination Free to p m Tuesday Dec Green Elephant Holiday Swap Celebrate the holiday season with Green Philly s second annual eco-friendly gift swap that puts a sustainable spin on a holiday classic instead of buying something new bring a handcrafted thrifted or repurposed item you already have Wrap it up share the story behind it and keep holiday waste low while keeping the holiday spirit high Light bites and drinks provided tickets to p m Wednesday Dec Bridging Blocks Democracy in the United States Years in the MakingA discussion about the history of democracy and the future of it as a form of governance How do you think this -year-old concept can evolve to meet the necessities of modern society Join WHYY News Neighborhood Engagement band for Bridging Blocks a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia At Tredyffrin General Library to p m Wednesday Dec Dinosaurs in Your BackyardWHYY s Maiken Scott moderates a discussion about Hadrosaurus foulkii and other local marvels at Drexel s Academy of Natural Sciences Sliding scale registration from to to p m Wednesday Dec Comedy Night for International Day of Disabled People Join Disability Pride Pennsylvania for a night of laughter public and celebration all virtually to p m Thursday Dec Tree Lighting Party at Evil Genius Evil Genius Beer Company hosts their annual festive family-friendly tree lighting with seasonal taps and more Tree lights at p m after Mariah Carey s All I Want for Christmas Is You to p m The post SS US downward progress Cooking up success I- closures Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY