NORTHEAST TIMES
December 20, 2007 edition


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COVER STORY:

It’s party time!

It was difficult to figure out who was having the most fun last week when the 7th Police District hosted its annual holiday party for the children of the Fox Chase Champions.
Naturally, the kids had a ball. There were enough hot dogs and hamburgers to feed an army, and clowns waddled around while making balloon animals. The Phillie Phanatic stopped by to dance up a storm, before Santa Claus made his grand entrance to pass out gifts to all of the good little girls and boys.
Not to be outdone, the grown-ups were grinning ear to ear while watching their mentally and physically challenged children dance, sing, play and absorb a potent dose of positive interaction with their peers.

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Editorial:

Dear Santa

With much of the weary world ready to rejoice on the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ next Tuesday, now is a great time to speculate on what the area’s movers and shakers are asking Santa this year.

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POLICE NEWS:

Teen to stand trial in
shootings of two drug cops


Police identify suspect
sought in business heists


House purchase ends up
a costly deal for victim


Police seek fake
flower man


Three charged
in Northeast holdups


Northeast names
most-wanted suspects


Good news, bad news
for the 2nd Police District


Safety tips offered
at 7th Police District meeting


CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS:

Lincoln Technical Institute
could be moving to Somerton


IN OTHER NEWS:

Holiday traditions and
memories to last forever


Thank you for delivering
holiday miracles to those in need


Cancer center
expansion? Hold on!


Once hope for Frankford’s
future, eatery is part of the past


Frankford shares
the power of parenting


Northeast residents get a voice
in planning for city’s future


St. Joachim convent
to get new tenants


For the music man,
it’s preaching to the Choir


They mean business
in Mayfair


The Toastmasters offer
you a piece of their mind


Opera buffs are
facing a sour note


A young fan
loves Lucy


COLUMNS:

Speaking of Religion


Robyn’s ’Hood


Kids Stuff


At the Movies


Music Row


SPORTS:

Rakeem Christmas
shoots for success


Local Catholic schools
ready for a competitive season


Public League squads
hoping to score success


WEEKLY FEATURES:

Calendar of Events


Casino trips


Religious Events


Trips


Reunions


Horoscope for December 20, 2007 edition

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