Eagles nice Bergey dies; She bakes for these in want; Air high quality issues

She was 71, and had simply misplaced her job. Patricia O’Donnell was strolling alongside Market Road, close to Independence Corridor, when she seen the folks round her — a few of whom seemed to be residing on the streets. Her ideas turned to them, to how she may assist them.

Then, the reply got here to her: “I’ll bake!”

And she or he does, greater than eight years later, making cookies and truffles. And each Thursday, O’Donnell traverses Heart Metropolis Philadelphia, dishing out goodies to folks experiencing homelessness. The meals is just a part of the nourishment. Proceed studying…

Patricia O’Donnell talks with Lance, who she met eight years in the past when she started distributing meals in Heart Metropolis. He has since secured housing in West Philadelphia. (Photograph courtesy of Jon Caroulis)

Invoice Bergey, a hard-hitting linebacker who turned an Eagles icon throughout the Nineteen Seventies, has died at 79. In accordance with the Philadelphia Eagles’ web site, Bergey died peacefully Wednesday morning surrounded by his household.

His son, Jake Bergey, introduced the dying on the social platform X, saying the previous NFL standout succumbed to most cancers.. Proceed studying …

Retired soccer participant Invoice Bergey leads followers in an E-A-G-L-E-S chant on the dedication of a David McShane mural at Spike’s Trophies in Northeast Philadelphia commemorating the staff’s Tremendous Bowl win. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

RECAP: What else occurred?

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• Philly is a sanctuary metropolis − however that provides undocumented immigrants little safety from mass deportations. [The Conversation]

• Somebody in Pa. is holding a $1 million ticket in Mega Tens of millions drawing. The grand prize has grown to greater than $1 billion. [NBC10]

• Philly celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa with quite a lot of actions. [WHYY]

• These Philly nonprofits are stepping as much as defend residents’ SNAP entry after two of the state’s largest drivers of functions closed earlier this 12 months. [Philadelphia Citizen]

• An enormous fireplace in Frankford raises air high quality issues for neighborhood residents. [CBS3]

• West Philly pastor Aaron Campbell opens a brand new state-of-the-art STEM lab for younger folks to remain on the slicing fringe of expertise. [WHYY]

• Richmond Library will stay closed as a consequence of issues with its roof, its Monday reopening postponed for an undetermined period of time. [PhillyVoice]

MAYOR WATCH

The Mayor will be part of will be part of the Kwanzaa Cooperative to host an occasion on the primary night time of Kwanzaa at Fairmount Water Works. (5:15 p.m.)

ON THE CALENDAR

🫶🏽 Thursday, Dec. 26: Umoja – Unity Ceremony 2024
Be a part of the African American Museum in Philadelphia for his or her annual Opening Kwanzaa Unity Celebration! Take pleasure in dwell drumming, the lighting of the Kinara, and an opportunity to be taught concerning the Nguzo Saba—the seven rules of Kwanzaa. (5 to eight p.m.)

🎉 Thursday and Friday, Dec. 26-27: Kwanzaa Celebration
A two-day celebration at Parkway Central Library: From 12-3 p.m. every day, be part of the annual Kwanzaa celebration that includes dance, music, and vacation historical past! Free with registration. Youth beneath 18 will obtain a bagged lunch and items.

🪩 Saturday, Dec. 28: Diamond of the Season Ball
This Bridgerton-inspired ball returns to World Cafe Reside for a dance social gathering set to the unique, non-orchestral variations of the pop hits from the present and comparable up to date artists. Should you gown for the event, enter the costume/look contest. $15 upfront; $20 day-of. (Doorways open at 6 p.m., present begins at 9 p.m.)

🕎 Sunday, Dec. 29: Rittenhouse Sq. Menorah Lighting
Collect on the heart of the Sq. from 5 to six:30 p.m. to have fun Channukah with neighbors.

🎭 Friday & Saturday, Dec. 27-28: “Three Little Pigs”
Kids could make props and voice recordings that shall be included into the play carried out by Curio Theatre Firm. $20 adults, $15 youngsters. Numerous instances.

✨ Sunday, Dec. 29: Celebrating Ujaama: Kwanzaa Quizzo and Night Bazaar
Impressed by the fourth precept of Kwanzaa, AAMP curated a family-friendly market expertise that includes Black-owned distributors from throughout the area with items (or Zawadi, in Swahili). At Franklin Sq. Park! (5 to eight p.m.)

💡Via Monday, Dec. 30: Boathouse Row Lights
There shall be an hourly rotation between Kwanzaa (pink, darkish purple [for black], and inexperienced) at 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., 10 p.m., 12 a.m., 2 a.m., 4 a.m., and 6 a.m. and Hanukkah (blue & white) at 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m., 11 p.m., 1 a.m., 3 a.m., 5 a.m., and seven a.m.

🛍️ Via December: Vacation Markets
Nonetheless on the lookout for a last-minute reward for that difficult-to-buy-for individual in your vacation reward listing? Take a look at this itemizing of vacation markets, lots of that are nonetheless up and working.