The SS United States is set to begin its journey from Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama, where preparations will continue to convert the vessel into the world’s largest artificial reef, after a months long delay.
Read MoreUPDATE: The SS United States' shift from Pier 82 to Pier 80 in South Philadelphia has been pushed back to 8:21 p.m. Thursday, at the second high tide of the day, Okaloosa County officials announced. The U.S. Coast Guard requested the time change due to a "combination of factors." Saturday's departure from Philadelphia remains on schedule, but is "dependent on visibility," authorities said.
Read MoreThe SS United States’ on-again, off-again departure is on again. And soon.
Read MoreThe SS United States is bigger than the Titanic, as long as a skyscraper and holds the record for the fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic. But after nearly three decades of sitting dormant and rusted in a Philadelphia pier, it is now headed to its final home—the bottom of the ocean.
Read MoreAs part of its Dollars for Doers Program, Navy Federal Credit Union's Winchester Operations Center celebrated Giving Tuesday this week by donating $1,000 each to 11 regional nonprofit organizations.
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