Color Of Money

ABOVE PHOTO:  The beautifully worn appearance of the Heirloom Distressed finish is achieved by burnishing, rasping and flyspecking, among other techniques.     BPT The quilt handed down through generations, the turn-of-the-century wooden rocking chair made by a long-gone relative, hand-stitched samplers that have graced every home your family has lived in – handcrafted items…

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BPT You’ve probably heard the saying: “Your home is your castle.” But if your current home – or the home you’re thinking of buying – feels more like the servant’s quarters than the royal palace, you may need to plan a renovation. At times like these it’s easy to give in to your excitement and…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Mt. Airy USA Community Development Corporation announces the successfully completion of its first residential rehabilitation initiative under the PA Blighted & Abandoned Property Conservatorship Act. Pictured are Gage Duran, Real Estate Development Project Manager, Mt. Airy USA CDC; Kyasha Tyson, Special Projects & Public Relations Manager, Eric Linter, CEO, Dale Corporation; Anuj Gupta,…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Rep. W. Curtis Thomas   In an attempt to reinvigorate the Second Stage Loan Program, State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas, D-Phila., has introduced a bill this week that would increase small businesses’ access to capital by expanding the underutilized program. Thomas’s bill, H.B. 2315, would allow both commercial lending institutions and economic development…

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Power 99 FM (WUSL) announced recently a new long-term deal with the “Rise and Grind Morning Show” to continue hosting weekday mornings.  Power 99 FM’s “Rise and Grind Morning Show” features Mina SayWhat, Mikey Dredd and Mutha Knows. The show has maintained consistently high ratings, while serving the community by “stopping the music” to discuss…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  BPT   BPT Purchasing a new roof is one of the most important – and biggest – investments you can make in your home. That’s why it’s crucial to have a knowledgeable professional on hand to guide you through each step of the process. In fact, choosing the right contractor is just as…

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BPT By the end of the first quarter 2014, more than 200 data breaches compromised millions of consumer records, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center, which keeps track of reported data breaches. Stunned? Data breach stats are even more staggering if you’re among the millions of Americans caught up in one every year. In…

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Gen Y home-buying trends revolutionize the housing market BPT  The housing market is thriving in many parts of the country, and the driving force is an estimated 92 million Gen Now consumers between the ages of 19 and 37 (aka Gen Y or Millennials) that will enter the market to become new homebuyers by the…

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Wawa, Temple and Santander support youth program Mayor Michael A. Nutter recently hosted a Teen Summer Job & Opportunities Fair focused on paid summer employment, volunteer positions and basic training for youth ages 14 – 21 years old. As part of the Fun Safe Philly Summer campaign, the Fair offered trainings to youth on resume…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Many new carriage house designs can enhance the home’s curb appeal and provide an excellent return on investment.   BPT Curious which home improvement costs less than $5,000, delivers the highest return on investment and has the maximum impact on curb appeal? According to the latest studies, the answer is a new garage…

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