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10 Tips To Survive The Stress of Christmas and Where To Get Help If You Need It
We have one week to go and shopping is in full sway across the North Hills of Pittsburgh and you are probably stressed out. Don't worry. You are not alone.
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Why You Should Relocate Your Business to Pittsburgh's North Hills
Pittsburgh is the second largest city in the state of Pennsylvania. Like most places in the region, the city is known for its industry and natural resources. In the last few years, it has experienced an influx of younger residents, and major investments in the housing sector.
For business owners looking for the best places to relocate, Pittsburgh should comfortably be placed towards the top of the list. In this article, Across North Hills explores all there is to know about the city and why it’s a great destination for your family and business - and why if you desire to move your business or family to Pittsburgh, you might consider the northern suburbs.
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Advocate for Your Community’s Public Parks to Improve Your Neighborhood’s Quality of Life
Public parks provide multiple benefits to communities. They give people a place to relax, help the community bond, provide cleaner air and water and offer multiple recreational activities for the neighborhood. According to the Brookings Institute, the top 10 metro areas with the most limited access to parks all have higher-than-average poverty rates. Here are some ways to advocate for public parks in your community.
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A General Contractor's Guide to Creating More Accurate Estimates for Customers
By Katie Conroy
If you're a general contractor, you know how important accurate estimates are.
Estimates let your clients know what to expect, so they can move ahead with a job and book your services with confidence.
The need for accurate estimates is more important than ever in Pittsburgh, where a hot property market means new homeowners are eagerly buying—and then often renovating—houses. Find out how to simplify the process of making estimates below.
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Swing on into Brass Monkey Trading Co. to buy and sell vintage goods
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Chris Osburn was born loving old things.
As a kid, he was a regular at O’Malley’s Antiques, the Shadyside store his aunt Mildred O’Malley ran for more than four decades. The young boy browsed the merchandise and listened to elderly customers reminisce.
Osburn, who works full-time in a foundry, turned that love of vintage goods into a lucrative side hustle by treasure hunting and then selling his finds on eBay. Now, 15 years later, he and his fiancé Monique Ricci own Brass Monkey Trading Co. in West View.
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