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What happened on September 24, 2009

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What happened on September 24, 2009

NEWS

Animal-cruelty charges dropped against Burlington County cop By JASON NARK, narkj@phillynews.com 856-779-3231

Many want duct-taped cat to find home, justice By Peter Mucha, Inquirer Staff Writer

Pa. man imprisoned for Ponzi scheme at N.J. church By Matthew Spolar INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Construction worker Bernice Gordon, 95, has been coming across with downright nifty crossword puzzles for 60 years. By Peter Mucha INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

A threat to global recovery A tariff on Chinese tires could start the world on the path to depression again. By David Rockefeller

A brief, bleak state of the orchestra By Peter Dobrin INQUIRER MUSIC CRITIC

Lessing's lesson about decency and tolerance By Wendy Rosenfield FOR THE INQUIRER

Pa. budget details are still being worked on Agreement was reached on broad issues. Now staffers are crafting the nuts and bolts of the final document. By Mario F. Cattabiani and Stephan Salisbury INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS

Aide to Fumo is charged with defrauding taxpayers Federal prosecutors say S. Michael Palermo got a no-work contract from his former boss. By Robert Moran INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

SideShow YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOSSIP By John Timpane INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Pakistan, the perpetual irritant MICHAEL SMERCONISH

Rally backs guards' efforts to unionize at Art Museum By Stephan Salisbury INQUIRER CULTURE WRITER

Promises have been broken Obama's proposal would force many into a government plan, despite his guarantees. By Rick Santorum

City ends longtime agency's contracts Germantown Settlement, facing a host of woes, could not produce audits for 2006, 2007, and 2008. By Marcia Gelbart INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Pa. panel fighting bias for decades The Human Rights Commission probing the pool case has worked on hundreds of investigations. By Dan Hardy INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

No truth to Montco animal-shelter rumor By Peter Mucha INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Muslim group seeks to free hikers They expect to meet today with Iran's leader on the three detained Americans. By Michael Matza INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

SEPTA does more for signal safety New procedures are in place to prevent a fatal error like the one on Washington's Metro. By Paul Nussbaum INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Camden race-bias lawsuit is settled Two deputies charged the Fire Department with blocking their training and promotions. By Matt Katz INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Highway message boards to flash travel times By Deena ElGenaidi INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Boos for the Met's new 'Tosca' weren't off-base By David Patrick Stearns INQUIRER MUSIC CRITIC

Pro soccer team shifts home debut to the Linc The Philadelphia Union's stadium in Chester will not be completed in time. By Jeff Gammage INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Animal-cruelty charge dropped in Burlco case By Maya Rao INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Court hears details in Piazza killings Statements by those charged were read at a hearing. One defendant testified about the botched robbery. By Allison Steele and Joseph A. Slobodzian INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS

They make a 69-year-old victim's day. Kids on the case, finding stolen purse By Robert Moran INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

L. Salford quarry back on EPA's hazardous cleanup list By Bonnie L. Cook INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

How to fix the vote By ELLEN KADRANSKY

Nazi imagery has baffled a German guest By Roman Deininger

Colosimo gun shop to close its doors It has been accused of illegal sales, and the U.S. is revoking its license. By Troy Graham INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Costs estimated for a river line, Center City link By Paul Nussbaum INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

'High School Musical' redux By GARY THOMPSON, thompsg@phillynews.com

Swim club fallout hits Northeast school Parents of some students said two teachers' remarks were racist. By Kristen A. Graham INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

A single question ignited racial storm Pa. commission report tracks e-mails among members at Valley Club. By Derrick Nunnally and Joelle Farrell INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS

School district agrees to carry BRT employees just a bit longer It is awaiting an overdue report by a city task force on how to fund the 78 workers. By Martha Woodall INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Wayne R. Chiodo, 59; headed Horizon House By Sally A. Downey INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

'No Impact Man' takes green to extreme By GARY THOMPSON, thompsg@phillynews.com

Green doc needs more 'Fuel' to drive point home By GARY THOMPSON, thompsg@phillynews.com

‘Bright Star’: A poet’s chaste love story By GARY THOMPSON, thompsg@phillynews.com

FOOD

Lunch with a conscience Some schools are serving kids environmental pride with zero-waste meals, healthy food, lots of recycling. The greener, the cooler. By Meredith Broussard FOR THE INQUIRER

Minty fresh chocolate, a local treat By Rick Nichols, Inquirer Columnist

Barbecued Balsamic Tuna By Linda Gassenheimer, McClatchy Newspapers

With more eating in, cooking classes heat up By Dianna Marder, Inquirer Staff Writer

Table Talk: Chef lands another Fish, in Astral Plane's old space By Michael Klein, Inquirer Columnist

SPORTS

Bullpen bungling: Lidge loses again By Andy Martino INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Comeback attempt afoot by Forsberg Daily News Wire Services

Richest Russian close to buying Nets Daily News Wire Services

Knee injury may be slowing Curtis By Bob Brookover and Jeff McLane INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS

Doctor: Shawn Andrews' back pain is real By Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Dallas' Adams to pay for getting kicks Daily News Wire Services

Cubs' Bradley sorry for words, struggles Daily News Wire Services

Low & Outside By Ray Parrillo, Inquirer Staff Writer

Head injury may sideline Savage Daily News Wire Services

High & Inside By Ray Parrillo, Inquirer Staff Writer

Ruiz has inflammation, could miss 3 to 5 days By Andy Martino INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

76ers' Brand is fit, ready Having recovered from a season-ending shoulder injury, the forward is eager to begin camp. By Kate Fagan INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Burnett leads Yanks to win over Angels Daily News Wire Services

Cote has allies in fight The Flyers' Holmgren and Stevens appear to make his roster spot secure. By Sam Carchidi INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Enter Vick No. 7's debut should bring new dimension to offense By Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Dave McNabb leads Section play BY THE INQUIRER STAFF

This contest will have cancer as common opponent By Don Beideman INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

RV goalie confident big season is ahead Senior Jake Kapulskey has a veteran team in front of him. By Bill Iezzi INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Lions' Clark working to exorcise his Iowa demons By Joe Juliano INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Public League field hockey feeling a threat By Don Beideman INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Casserly sees state final in Irish's future The first-year Camden Catholic coach knows it may take time, but she has set lofty goals. By Bill Iezzi INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Haddonfield's fast start too much for W. Deptford After jumping out to a 3-0 lead, the Bulldogs held off a late charge by the Eagles. By Marc Narducci INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

BUSINESS

ALE AND HEARTY Guinness celebrates its 250th birthday in stout health, popular the world over. By Alan J. Heavens INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Some overdraft-fee relief Three big U.S. banks said they would ease charges for users of debit cards. By Jeff Gelles INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Surveys see grim holiday season Total sales are expected to be the same as or less than the period in 2008, despite an easing of the recession. By Maria Panaritis INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Germans, seeking U.S. action, find it elusive at home By Harold Brubaker INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

ENTERTAINMENT

Another big bump on Mackenzie Phillips' road HOWARD GENSLER Daily News wire services contributed to this report

Taste Rules In Recipes, But Nutrition Wags A Finger Shaking Up Salt By ROBERT DiGIACOMO For the Daily News

Shaking up salt: Taste rules in recipes, but nutrition wags a finger By ROBERT DiGIACOMO, For the Daily News