NORTHEAST TIMES
May 29, 2008 edition


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COVER STORY:

Deadly good deed

Joseph Kelly loved life, and one of his favorite things to do besides spend time with his family was to attend concerts by the David Christopher Orchestra and the Dynamic Duo.
Kelly, 55, was also known as someone who would help anyone at anytime. That generosity cost the good Samaritan his life in February.
Driving eastbound on the Vine Street Expressway at about 2 a.m. on Feb. 18, a Monday, he saw a man in a wheelchair heading west against traffic.

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Editorial:

Let’s hear it for the Boys

Michael Nutter is off to a very good start as leader of the City of Brotherly Love, with only a few exceptions, including one taking place this week. Call it the case of Nutter vs. Apple Pie.
Thanks to Mr. Nutter’s political correctness and apparent desire to pander to the radical left . . .

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POLICE NEWS:

Crash at Northeast Airport
kills two


Again, a jury convicts
Wilfredo Santiago


Police nab pair after
Frankford home invasion


Off-duty cop shoots
alleged prowler


Police arrest
drug suspect


2nd PDAC mourns
Stephen Liczbinski


The Crime Log


Ten years later,
justice is served


CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS:

Tax talk tops
Tacony’s agenda


Lawncrest just says no
to expansion plan


Northwood is ready
to make some changes


IN THE SCHOOLS:

Welcome to the
college life, Mr. President


Back to school
for all ages


IN OTHER NEWS:

A day of gratitude
from the soldier


Lawmakers aim to put
teeth in prison sentence


Fighting for
a cure for Lyme


Making the transition
to digital TV


History center plan
is one for the books


The face of Frankford
is looking better


Restoring hope for cancer
patients and their families


An endearing finale


The fun of
Cirque du Soleil


COLUMNS:

Robyn’s ’Hood


Ask the Lawyer


Kids Stuff


At the Movies


Music column


SPORTS:

Tom Graber likes
to make waves


‘Shortie’ comes up big
for the Pioneers


Ryan’s first baseman
had to sit this one out


Brotherly love means
they coach together


In the Batter’s Box


WEEKLY FEATURES:

Calendar of Events


Casino trips


Religious Events


Trips


Reunions

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