Riberio a self-described bulldog running for mayor’s office
Democratic mayoral challenger Joseph Ribeiro sees himself as an underdog. But he will also tell you that he has never let the underdog role defeat or dissuade him.
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Investigators seek fresh leads in 1978 stabbing in Shadyside The case of a woman stabbed to death inside her Shadyside apartment 29 years ago remains unsolved, and city detectives hope someone will come forward with information to help
Putting a Stop To a Credit Ruse The days may be numbered for dozens of Internet-based companies that promise to quickly boost FICO credit scores by 200 to 300 points. read more...
Taking on the Fed A home will not become a home if you have to fight your way past predatory lenders and a two-tiered banking system to get one.via
Stocks up on home sales, oil a worry U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday after a report showed new home sales grew unexpectedly last month, but a storm brewing in the Caribbean pushed oil prices higher and kept investors
Mortgage lending 'at record high' (BBC News) Mortgage lending falls by 10% in December, but is still at record levels for the month, figures show.read more...
Not as many being built, but the cost of building them is higher Home construction has slowed in St. Charles County this year, but the average amount spent to build a house has increased, according to the county's building department.read more...