As many as 20 community gardens in New York City could be demolished to make way for the construction of affordable housing. On February 10th, hundreds of community activists rallied at City Hall to protest the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)’s list of vacant lots to be developed. Most of […]
Read MoreA new study from Merrill Lynch, in partnership with Age Wave, reveals that an incredible two-thirds, or 65%, of retirees say they are living in the best home of their lives. According to USA Today, this figure represents seniors who choose to stay in the home they’ve owned for most of their lives, as well […]
Read MoreOn Thursday, March 5th, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter announced his eighth and final annual budget proposal in front of the City Council. The proposal included a major 9.3% property tax increase for city residents in order to provide increased funding for specific city services and public school services. “The homeowners, taxpayers, parents, [and] city officials […]
Read MoreThe Crufts Dog Show is one of the world’s largest and most competitive canine conventions in the world. While most dog owners rely on hard work and discipline to win, others are willing to do whatever it takes. In its 123-year history, it’s seen competitors put chewed gum in dogs’ primped hair, and even laxatives […]
Read MoreDeclining marriage rates and a rising average age at marriage have led many to speculate that the institution itself is less important to millennials than it has been to past generations. But a study from researchers at Ball State University and Brigham Young University suggest that millennials actually value marriage so much that they’re delaying […]
Read MoreAfter receiving several more feet of snowfall in a historic storm, Massachusetts state officials issued a warning Feb. 9 for residents and business owners to find safe ways to remove snow from building roofs. There have already been multiple collapsed roofs from the mounting weight of snow across the state. Commercial buildings with flat roofs […]
Read MoreStudents enrolled in a state-funded pre-kindergarten program in North Carolina were far less likely to be placed in special education by the third grade than their peers who were not, a new study from Duke University has found. The study used data for 871,000 children collected over the last 13 years regarding students enrolled […]
Read MoreHeating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) is one of the biggest consumers of energy in America. It’s estimated that air conditioning alone is responsible for 9 – 14% of the energy consumed by homes and buildings, meaning a huge portion of one’s monthly bills goes toward cooling the home. In a move to make air […]
Read MoreThe widow of a man killed in a hit-and-run accident in South Florida has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the alleged driver and his father, in whose name the car was registered. Walter Reyes and Henry Hernandez were bicycling on the Rickenbacker Causeway when they were struck by the Volkswagen Jetta driven by Alejandro […]
Read MoreMany people enjoy making decorations and furniture at home. Sometimes the crafts they’re making require the use of wooden pallets. Some people might think that you need to buy new pallets in order to make your handmade projects. However, businesses throw away disposable pallets all the time, so you might be able to get pallets […]
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