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Indianapolis Star
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Can I sleep in my car in Indianapolis? What the law says
While efforts are underway to move 350 Indianapolis residents into stable housing, that number is much smaller than the 1,700 who lacked permanent housing in January, according to a CHIP Indy report. The housing strain is compounded by recent discussions among Indiana lawmakers who considered making it illegal to sleep in public spaces. The bill failed, but could return next year. For many who struggle with homelessness, moving into their cars provides safety and storage. The question becomes where to park. Here's what Indianapolis residents should know if they're considering sleeping in a vehicle. It depends on where you park. Public parks must be vacated once they are closed, said an Indianapolis police spokesperson. Park rangers check to ensure no one is located in Indianapolis parks beyond their hours of operation, which change seasonally. City rules could also require vehicles be moved if they obstruct the public rights-of-way, such as roads and sidewalks. Parking on private property that isn't yours means Hoosiers can be asked to leave and possibly trespassed, according to Leslie Kelly, vice president of program strategy for Horizon House, an agency that supports people experiencing homelessness. It is illegal to park on the side of the highway, according to state law. However, Hoosiers are allowed to sleep overnight at highway rest stops, according to a spokesperson for Indiana State Police. A map of Indiana highway rest stops can be found at Safe Park Indy is the only coordinated parking organization in Indiana for those experiencing homelessness, according to its website. It allows its guests safe overnight parking for up to 60 days. As of July 8, its waitlist was closed due to the number of applications. When it reopens, applications can be submitted on
CBS News
26-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
As dangerous heat continues in Philadelphia, outreach teams hit the streets with compassion and cold water
Outreach workers check in with people experiencing homelessness as heat bears down on Philadelphia Outreach workers check in with people experiencing homelessness as heat bears down on Philadelphia Outreach workers check in with people experiencing homelessness as heat bears down on Philadelphia As heat indexes push into the triple digits, outreach workers from the nonprofit Horizon House are walking the streets of Philadelphia to check on people experiencing homelessness — offering cold water, conversation and, if the person is open to it, a ride to a cooling center. Tracey Sanders has been doing this work for decades. On a sweltering afternoons, he greets people by name, offering both supplies and support. "My shift is 10 to 6," Sanders said. "Depending on the weather, I do extra hours if I can. I'm always available." Sanders and his partner, Mike McFadden, make up one of three outreach teams that operate across Philadelphia, according to McFadden. They say their mission becomes even more critical during extreme heat. McFadden knows what it's like to need this kind of help. "I was homeless twice in life, so I know how it is," he said. "Yeah, I get hot, but really it's not about me. It's really working for them." On the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the two men encountered Curtis Stubbs, 54, who said he has been in and out of homelessness for 20 years. "I want them to know that I'm out here hurting and I need help," Stubbs said. Stubbs accepted a bottle of water but declined a ride to a cooling center. Either way, he says he's grateful. "It means we've got people out here that care," Stubbs said. "Especially in hot weather like this." Not everyone is ready to go to a shelter — and Sanders says that's something they respect. "Sometimes they just don't want [anything]," Sanders said. "They're heartbroken." Still, the team continues. "We try to encourage them and support them the best way we know how," he said. Horizon House provides services in Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. The nonprofit says between their mental health programs, rehabilitation counseling, specialized housing, and homelessness outreach, they serve over 5,000 people each year. Heat particularly dangerous for people experiencing homelessness Dr. Alan Cherney with Jefferson Health said the hot weather can be particularly dangerous for people who are experiencing homelessness. "We can get some burns, either sun burns obviously from being out in sun, but also when ground gets very hot, anybody who's been on the ground, laying on the ground or doesn't have shoes or proper footwear can get burns directly from that," Cherney said. Doctors at Jefferson's emergency department say they have seen an uptick in patients with heat-related illnesses this week and expect to see more because the effects of heat are cumulative. and contributed to this report.
Irish Times
10-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Transformed Donegal Gaeltacht cottage in an epic setting for €1.375m
Address : Horizon House, Lackenagh, Burtonport, Co Donegal Price : €1,375,000 Agent : Lisney Sotheby's International Realty View this property on In the Donegal Gaeltacht of the Rosses and sheltered from the wild Atlantic by a series of islands, Horizon House is a pristinely renovated three-bedroom, three-bathroom property on 4.3 acres of land, which extends down to the shoreline. About 1.5km north of fishing port Burtonport, it is a perfectly positioned home; it offers a front-row seat from which to watch the sun slowly sink below the horizon line. The view includes several islands, including Arranmore, and you can tell the time by its ferry departures as they traverse Rutland Sound. Horizon House is on the market through Lisney Sotheby's International Realty , seeking €1.375 million. At midsummer, this part of the country enjoys a slice of the white nights enjoyed by upper Scandinavia for it doesn't get dark until almost midnight. The epic setting comes with a few epic tales, too. The original part of the property is a single storey, stone-built cottage dating from the 1850s. Its front porch and door frame is said to be made with timber and flagstones scavenged from a Spanish Armada galleon wrecked in the sound. The flagstones in the porch area and the hearth stone under the stove in the large hall are also said to have been sourced from the same ship. READ MORE The original house Stunning views Kitchen Livingroom Living area Dining area Wood-burning stove in entrance hall The tradition of reusing ship timbers either from wrecks or abandoned hulks is a long one, says a spokesperson for the National Monuments service. 'Evidence points to a strong link between coastal communities and Ireland's rich maritime heritage, with 'fruits of the sea' and resources from old wrecks being utilised by local residents in the building of their houses and barns through time,' they say. Whatever their origins, the salvaged materials offer a unique selling point to a smartly modernised house that has an impressive A3 Ber. The renovation doffs a cap at its heritage with a Baumit insulation-wrapped exterior emulating the whitewashed cottages of yore, and a lime-washed interior with wide plank oak flooring adding visual warmth. The physical warmth comes from underfloor heating at ground-floor level and there is a mechanical ventilation heat-recovery system to maintain clean air, even when you're not there. Horizon House, Lackenagh, Burtonport, Co. Donegal Bedroom Bedroom Horizon House, Lackenagh, Burtonport, Co. Donegal Beyond the porch and its historic floor, there is a large entrance hall with a wood-burning stove providing a warm welcome. The first of the property's three bedrooms, an en suite space, is to the left. There is a bathroom and utility to the right. The bathrooms throughout are notable with hotel-calibre finishes and travertine floors. Straight ahead is a long, four-bay, open-plan room comprising the kitchen and living areas. Each set of Crittall-style aluminium glazing features double doors that open out, all framing beguiling views. This is a space that you will spend a lot of time in and likely welcome stormy weather, for the home offers safe harbour from the elements. The owners describe it as 'feeling protected' by the house. Upstairs are two more double bedrooms, one of which is en suite. The house comes with a second building, a converted barn that is timber-clad and extends to 49sq m (527sq ft). This includes its attic space, which is furnished with a bed. The grounds have been landscaped by Churchill-based George Gamble to make a feature of the boulders that form part of the landscape, with a path circumnavigating the acreage and winding along the shore. You can swim from here at high tide. The property is adjacent to Purt Pier, where there is a slipway, and is about 7km from Dungloe.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Horizon House tenant council members are assisting with annual egg hunt
Horizon House tenant council members are assisting Southern Ohio Healthcare Alliance by filling eggs for one of the largest Easter Egg Hunts in Scioto County. The third annual egg hunt will take place on Friday, April 18 at 1 p.m. and will be held at Porter Township Park in Wheelersburg. Parking will be available at the park, Cornerstone Nazarene Church and Wheelersburg Flea Market Grounds. Scott Akers President of Southern Ohio Healthcare Alliance starts preparing for this hunt several months in advance by purchasing prizes, collecting over 5,000 Easter eggs along with sponsors from different businesses. He offers a bronze, silver and gold sponsorship to defer cost to help with the hunt. There will also be a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Bring your family along with your basket to collect eggs. The age groups will be newborn-3, 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12 years old.
