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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Ruford Hill, a 74-year-old Black business owner who does 15 to 20 carpet-laying jobs a month in Bakersfield, said a lack of funding was his main challenge, but a grant from the city has made all the difference.The video shows Ruford Hill installing new carpeting at the Four Points Hotel. A study by the Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce found that financing is a big challenge for black business owners. The Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance Grant Program helps small business owners like Hill get $10,000 in grant funding.The hotel has a group of men working on…

Why John Henry isn’t interested in buying the Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonIf you’re a Boston fan hoping someone other than John Henry buys the Celtics, Tony Massarotti has some reassuring words for you.Earlier this month, New York Post reporter Josh Kosman reported that Fenway Sports Group, the holding company led by Henry, who also owns the Boston Red Sox, could make a bid to buy the Celtics after Boston Basketball Partners LLC announced its intention to sell a majority stake in the club in July.But during an appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Felger & Mazz radio…

KINGWOOD, WV (WDTV) – Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is hosting a back-to-school food donation drive to help students in need.The donations will benefit the Food for Preston Backpack Program, which currently provides meals to over 400 Preston County students each week and distributes over 19,000 bags of food throughout the year.Student counselors and staff will enroll students in programs based on the need for confidentiality.The hospital is accepting donations until September 6th.Items needed include: granola bars, tuna and cracker packs, trail mix, breakfast cereal bars, mini cereal boxes, chicken and cracker packs, cheese and cracker packs, peanut butter and…

A roundabout leading to Airport Road near a proposed shopping centre in Hunters Ridge. (Google) The Flagler County Commission on Monday unanimously approved a significant step toward the construction of the first major shopping center in the sprawling, previously mostly residential Hunters Ridge neighborhood that lies on the southern edge of the county and just across the border with Ormond Beach. Primrose at Hunters Ridge would be built on the northwest corner of the intersection of Hunters Ridge and Airport Road. The area is considered the commercial core of Hunters Ridge. Some Hunters Ridge documents also refer to it as…

In Miami’s competitive, vibrant and ever-evolving real estate industry, where luxury properties sparkle under the tropical sun, finding a luxury real estate agent who meets your distinct needs requires more than a shining portfolio.Enter Chris Smick, a top-tier Real Estate Agent and Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) at Smick Group of Celebrity Properties. This duality makes him stand out in this high-risk environment. With a career spanning almost 20 years, Chris embodies the intersection of art and commerce, providing his clients with a rare blend of candor, expertise and discretion. These qualities make him a standout in Miami’s vibrant luxury market.Interest…

“Backyard Sports” is finally back. Children and family entertainment company Playground Productions announced the official relaunch of the popular sports video game series on Tuesday. The company released a trailer featuring Pablo Sanchez, Pete Wheeler, Keisha Phillips and other characters from the original “Backyard Sports” series. Playground Productions said the video game series will be returning “in the coming months.” In addition to the franchise being revived with a video game series, the company also plans to develop “Backyard Sports” merchandise, movies and TV shows. “We’re excited to reintroduce Backyard Sports to a new generation of players,” Playground Productions’ chief…

Morgan Ribeiro: Welcome to Counsel That Cares. This is Morgan Ribeiro, the host of the podcast and a director in the firm’s Healthcare & Life Sciences group. And today, we’re kicking off a series of conversations looking at trends in the behavioral health sector. Our firm has worked in this segment of healthcare for several decades, having represented some of the industry’s earliest innovators, and within behavioral health, which is quite a broad sector. We are talking about anything from inpatient psych to substance abuse to eating disorders to autism and much more. We’ve worked across every aspect of the…

For most people, the benefit is that Hulu movies and shows will appear in the Disney+ app, meaning more variety and no need to switch between the two apps.But it’s not a welcome change for some parents: Where Disney+’s family-friendly fare once felt like a safe, walled garden, it now includes more adult fare, including R-rated movies like “Alien” (advertised at the top of the home screen) and TV-MA shows like “American Horror Story” and “The Shogun.”Even as parents create separate profiles for their kids and filter out more mature content, some are frustrated because they feel Hulu’s new programming…

All products on this page are selected by ELLE editors. We may receive a commission on some of the products you purchase.Photo: Mert AlasCalvin Klein 90s Straight Fit Jeans”Straight-leg jeans from the ’90s are super comfortable,” Lee tells ELLE. “I love how they fit snugly around the hips, so I could wear them every day! To me, a loose, oversized look is super sexy.”Calvin Klein Relaxed Trench Coat”The relaxed trench coat is a timelessly chic piece that’s perfect for transitional seasons,” says Lee. “The trench coat is my all-time favorite, foolproof style, you can’t go wrong.” Calvin Klein Modern Cotton…

SNS Insider Inc.The luxury electric vehicle market is changing the world. Driven by a growing preference for sustainable mobility and consumer preferences fueled by technological advancements, these luxury electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular.AUSTIN, Aug. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The luxury electric vehicle market share is projected to reach USD 1,073.2 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 17.8% from 2024 to 2032. The scope of the market report includes key indicators of the geographical distribution of market value and the global positioning of key companies. At present, government policies and environmental concerns are the main driving forces,…