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Behind the Business:  The owner of Fairmount bicycles, Shelly Walker, has been an entrepreneur since she was a kid. She has always loved taking an idea, building it up, and making it work. This business minded background is what helped launch Fairmount Bicycles. A good friend of Shelly’s was selling bikes on Craigslist and Shelly…

New Year’s goals and resolutions do not only apply to your lifestyle. Resolutions can go beyond eating healthier, exercising more, or reading one more book every month. In fact, many of your resolutions and goals this year are probably related to money or your budget. Since a home is likely one of the biggest investments…

Christmas is upon us again. Everyone is breaking out the decorations and getting ready for one of the best holidays in the entire year! When decorating the house for Christmas, a little creativity goes a long way, so in an effort to inspire you to decorate your home differently and make it something special that…

Relocating to Philadelphia? We have the perfect guide to help alleviate any stress of moving into your newly adopted city. Check out this guide before packing your bags for the City of Brotherly Love!  Living in Philadelphia As you may already know, Philly is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the United States.…

Behind the Business: Jessie Menken and her husband moved to the Fairmount area almost 20 years ago. They were just starting their family when Jessie, like many of us, realized that she wasn’t happy in her current career. So she quit her job and opened a small business! Her first endeavor was a Parenting Center…