Color Of Money

BPT Rain, sleet, ice and snow – no matter what form it’s in, precipitation can lead to major winter damage resulting in many issues for home and business owners. Icy roads, ruptured pipes and ice dams are all complications brought on by winter water, and the threat may be even greater this season according to…

Read More

Firm is a 100% Minority-Owned Enterprise  Diversity, Experience, Cost of Service and Collaboration with Local Entities Make South River Partners Ideal Fit to Insure the Convention     PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) has selected South River Partners to insure the 2016 Democratic National Convention. South River Partners, a 100 percent minority-owned…

Read More

Family Features As the calendar turns over a new year, it’s a good time to take stock of your finances. Evaluating what missteps you made with your money in the past year, determining how you can correct those errors and setting a realistic budget will put you on your way to better financial health in…

Read More

BPT After months of online browsing, you’ve found the perfect, wide plank hardwood flooring…or so you think! You absolutely love the look, but how can you be sure it’s the right product for you? Ask the pros. In order to make an informed, purchasing decision, Linda Jovanovich of the American Hardwood Information Center, (www.hardwoodinfo.com) suggests…

Read More

BPT Are you planning a bathroom remodel in 2016? If so, you’re not alone. The National Association of Homebuilders predicts a 6 percent increase in remodeling in the coming year. Some of those remodeling homeowners will seek upgrades to transform their bathrooms into true oases of luxury, beauty and efficient functionality. Bathroom renovations remain among…

Read More

ABOVE PHOTO:  Sade Olanipekun-Lewis City Council President Darrell L. Clarke on Tuesday praised Mayor-elect Jim Kenney’s announcement that his Chief Financial Officer Folasade “Sade” A. Olanipekun-Lewis will be named Chief Administrative Officer of the Philadelphia International Airport. “Sade’s deep experience in municipal finance has been invaluable to this City Council. From navigating the murky waters…

Read More

BPT The average person will shell out approximately $805 on holiday spending this year, according to the National Retail Federation. That’s a significant increase in spending for most people, and in the excitement of shopping, purchasing and doling out gifts, it can be easy to forget about account balances and bills. One solution that could…

Read More

By David Williams Pennsylvanians looking for work have reason for hope. After months of mediocre job growth, the state’s unemployment rate just dropped to 5.1 percent. Yet, thanks to a new regulation from the Environmental Protection Agency, this promising future could vanish. The EPA just issued new rules on “ground level ozone” that will strangle…

Read More

Students don’t need to take a break from earning credits over winter break. Community College of Philadelphia will offer affordable online courses during the 2015 winter break to help students and guest students from other colleges and universities accelerate degree completion. “These three-credit courses will require 6-8 hours of work daily, so students must be…

Read More

BPT Cooler temperatures signal that it’s time to switch gears and prepare your home for the approaching winter. A few modifications can go a long way – here are four key projects to winterize your abode, help you stay warm and save money this coming season and beyond: 1. Stop letting money slip through the…

Read More