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June 25, 2020

Upgrade your home, downgrade energy usage

7 efficient home improvement projects The best home upgrades not only make spaces more livable and energy-efficient but are also cost-effective. Making energy-efficient improvements…

May 20, 2020

Planning for warm weather wine, post-pandemic

As we write this column, the black cloud of the Novel Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the health of our citizens and the…

May 7, 2020

$6.8 million in Pew grants to help 38 Philadelphia-area nonprofits overcome COVID-19 emergency

PHILADELPHIA — Millions of dollars are going to help dozens of area health and human service organizations. The Pew Charitable Trusts announced it’s going…

April 23, 2020

Get away without going away

5 family staycation ideas that won’t break your budget Family vacations are a great way to bond and take a step back from the…

April 21, 2020

4 ways to help nurses during the Coronavirus pandemic

America’s nurses are on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus, providing safe, quality, compassionate and nondiscriminatory care to those they serve, many…

April 19, 2020

Now’s the time to focus on financial health in the workplace

Employers have both an opportunity and a responsibility to care for their employees’ financial wellbeing. Employers that help their teams achieve better financial health…

April 15, 2020

Eating, and drinking more wine, while stuck at home? You’re not alone!

Why some wines are less expensive, plus examples and a free seminar As we continue to hunker in our bunkers, there is every indication…

March 19, 2020

Energy-efficient ideas to upgrade your home

Energy bills are likely among the largest expenses for homeowners, but you can take action to lower those costs. During a remodel, a certified contractor…

March 11, 2020

The prices of many imported wines almost doubled, and they still might

If you, like us, are looking forward to those exquisite, thirst-quenching rosés from southern France this spring, we just dodged a bullet. A potential…

March 1, 2020

Smart saving strategies most Americans need to know

Money management and building long-term financial health is a careful balancing act between long- and short-term financial needs, and now is a perfect opportunity…

February 27, 2020

Video: Break free from costly streaming services

Monthly subscription fees for streaming video services can really add up. That’s my television, film and music stars — such as The Pussycat Dolls…

February 13, 2020

Remodel your way to a bigger return on investment

Homeowners and renters remodel, redesign and restructure their homes for a variety of reasons. Even a newly constructed dream home needs improvements over time….

January 26, 2020

Money matters: 5 financial tips for teens

When it comes to economics, many teens’ mouths write checks their knowledge can’t cash. While 93% of American teens say they know how the…

January 1, 2020

Weighing the past 10 years in wine, and what to watch in the next decade

The beginning of a new year gives us the opportunity to set personal goals and reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going….

December 5, 2019

How Streaming Can Make Watching Favorite Shows Easier

At home, you have ultimate control over your entertainment environment. Now, with today’s technology, you can create the same viewing experience wherever you are,…

November 21, 2019

5 professional tips to prep your home for winter

Before blustery winter days arrive, there are plenty of home improvement projects contractors can tackle for homeowners. Many cooler weather projects focus on cost…

October 5, 2019

Last day to adopt a 4-legged friend for free as part of #ACCTtotheFuture

FELTONVILLE — Looking to adopt a new four-legged best friend? Sunday, Oct. 6, will be the last day to do so for free! ACCT Philly,…

July 24, 2019

Free Thursday movies at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing

PENN’S LANDING — There are still six chances to catch free movies, Thursday nights at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. The “Screenings Under…

July 24, 2019

Video: Man wanted for taking Starbucks money bag from counter

CENTER CITY — A man is wanted for stealing from a Starbucks on the corner of Broad and Arch streets, a block north of…

Flag DaySunday, June 14, 2020

Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. It stated: "The flag of the 13 United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." Flag Day is not an official federal holiday. In 1916, Pres. Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation officially establishing Flag Day, and in 1949, an Act of Congress established National Flag Day. The U.S. Army also celebrates its birthday on this date; Congress adopted "the American continental army" on June 14, 1775.