Color Of Money

Derrick Thomas, program manager for the Affordable Housing Centers of PA accepts the grant check from Dr. Kenneth Scott, Beech President/CEO. Beech Photo PHILADELPHIA – Eighteen non-profits in Philadelphia received a boost when The Beech Companies, Inc. recently awarded $25,000 in small program grants through its Alston-Beech Foundation. The grants are especially helpful during the…

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The goals are to improve access and equity, as well as to reduce poverty. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. –– The Campaign for Working Families, Inc. (CWF) has announced a strategic partnership with the Food Bank for New York City to expand access to free tax-preparation services for NYC residents. Through this collaboration, CWF will operate seven tax…

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Time Warner CEO, Richard D. Parsons, participates in the White House Conference on the Economy: Financial Challenges for Today and Tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004, at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson, File) By Anick Jesdanun and Michael R. Sisak associated press NEW YORK — Richard Parsons, one of corporate America’s most…

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By Kharisma McIlwaine The strong connection between scent and memory has been well documented. Detroit native Jordan Lee Cook is the founder of Loomen Labs — a scent and floral bar in Queen Village where she teaches guests how to create their own signature perfume, candles and floral bouquets. As a way to continue exploring…

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Panelists for The Impact of Service – Your Future Your Philly workshop for veteran entrpreneurs at St. Josephs University.Photo: Courtesy Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) Military entrepreneurs and their spouses recently gathered at St. Joseph’s University’s Campion Center for a workshop on strengthening finances and planning for retirement. Hosted by Bunker Labs —…

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BPT Scams are unfortunately a fact of life these days. If it’s not identity or data theft, it’s credit breaches and scam phone calls. Many of us are getting scam texts, too. As the holidays roll in, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) wants you to know we are on the job, working to protect…

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Holiday shoppers can find unique gifts and products made in their communities at more than 2,100 participating museum stores worldwide, driving economic support for local artists, businesses and cultural institutions. GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., — More than 2,100 museum stores across all 50 states, 25 countries and five continents are participating in Museum Store Sunday on…

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The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has announced a limited-time only PHS Philadelphia Flower Show ticket sale, right in time for the holiday shopping season. Ticket discounts will be available on general admission adult tickets for weekdays and weekends, as well as on the Flower Show’s new Floral Fanatic Pass which grants purchasers unlimited daily access…

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visitphilly.com Editor’s Note: This is a partial listing; contact these stores for any Black Friday deals. Among Philly’s thriving small business scene is an array of Black-owned and -operated shops, boutiques and bookstores, from Manayunk to East Passyunk Avenue. Shop sci-fi and comic books (Multiverse); learn the basics of woodworking (AR Workshop); get the shape-up…

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Light the World Giving Machines are heading to Philadelphia for an exclusive engagement at Fashion District Philadelphia just in time for the holidays. The Giving Machines are popular “vending machines” that work in reverse by allowing users to donate a variety of much-needed items to local and global charities. The three…

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