Radnor High 10th grader Eryka Joseph harmonizes with freshman Jordan Coleman over guitar riffs.
Senior Eliezer Marte shows of his unicycle skills.
Welcome to the Radnor A Better Chance house--also known as ABC. A national program that provides academically talented, minority students the opportunity to attend Radnor High without the financial burden.
It's one of the best schools in the country.
Melanyn Rivas recalls her challenge the first year there.
"I said these kids are running already and I had to catch up. It's hard"
Rivas is hundreds of miles from her Queens, New York home. She's one of six students taking part in the program---five of them from out of state.
Austin Taylor's from Atlanta.
"It's nothing like I've seen. They're loving caring and help push me to do what I need to do to go and to help achieve my dreams.
But the dreams of these teens may be have to be deferred.
ABC's co-president says dwindling donations and $50,000 in repairs to the 110-year-old home's roof, driveway and bathrooms could mean an end to the program.
"Our budget is $120,000 a year," said Schorr. "We like to have a year in reserves and don't have that. So if we cant provide the opportunities for the kids' their futures will be greatly affected if we have to close."
And that could mean an end to Erika's Ivy League dreams of becoming a lawyer.
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:00 AM EDT2013-05-25 15:00:47 GMT
A South New Jersey business owner comes face to face with a suspected robber threatening him with a knife. Thanks to his 7-year-old family pet, the crook ran off.
A South New Jersey business owner comes face to face with a suspected robber threatening him with a knife. Thanks to his 7-year-old family pet, the crook ran off.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:48 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:48:34 GMT
Pounding winds and violent surf from Hurricane Sandy left their mark on Ocean City, NJ. Beaches were washed out and there's concern about debris washing up. But Mayor Jay Gillian says no need to worry.
Mayor of Ocean City says no need to worry about debris filled beaches after Hurricane Sandy. He says plans have been taking place to make sure they're safe and clean.
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:58 AM EDT2013-05-19 11:58:46 GMT
Once hailed as a hero after surviving a shotgun blast to his face in 2007, a former police officer is now charged with raping and sexually assaulting two women at gunpoint he met at a party.
Once hailed as a hero after surviving a shotgun blast to his face in 2007, a former police officer is now charged with raping and sexually assaulting two women at gunpoint he met at a party.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:01 GMT
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-05-26 03:48:06 GMT
A local elected official hits the gas again when FOX 29 Investigates' Jeff Cole tries to ask him a few questions about why a ghost worker was on his staff.
A local elected official hits the gas again when FOX 29 Investigates' Jeff Cole tries to ask him a few questions about why a ghost worker was on his staff.
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:00 AM EDT2013-05-25 15:00:47 GMT
A South New Jersey business owner comes face to face with a suspected robber threatening him with a knife. Thanks to his 7-year-old family pet, the crook ran off.
A South New Jersey business owner comes face to face with a suspected robber threatening him with a knife. Thanks to his 7-year-old family pet, the crook ran off.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:08:04 GMT
Busy planning your cook-out or trip down the shore this Memorial Day Weekend? Don't forget about the men and women for whom the holiday is observed.
Busy planning your cook-out or trip down the shore this Memorial Day Weekend? Don't forget about the men and women for whom the holiday is observed. FOX 29's Bruce Gordon spent a day with folks preparing a veterans' cemetery for its day in the spotlight.
