Building a case for renting
A promotional spot for the National Association of Realtors came on the radio the other day. The spot, introduced as something called "Newsmakers," was supposed to sound like a news...
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Far-flung suburb born from former steel mill
In the shadow of the hulking industrial carcass of the Bethlehem Steel site here, a cozy boutique called Comfort and Joy is selling "aromatherapeutic" cleaning products, herbal teas in silk...
Rentals pick up as Katrina evacuees seek shelter
Eric Summers saw thousands of high-stakes wagers come across his tables as a blackjack dealer and pit boss at the Harrah's Casino in New Orleans. But after watching Hurricane Katrina...
Black coaches get NBA ax quicker
The men coaching NBA teams in recent seasons have looked like no other group of head coaches in the history of major American professional sports. Today, 10 of the league's...