What happened on December 13, 2011
NEWS
Like Tony Soprano, mob's ties to waste-disposal business run deep By George Anastasia, Inquirer Staff Writer
Barbera billboard ads subtracted goodwill BY STEPHANIE FARR, farrs@phillynews.com 215-854-4225
West Deptford mayor prepares to step down By Robert Strauss, FOR THE INQUIRER
Christie nominates attorney general for Superior Court By Beth DeFalco, Associated Press
Kensington tops Mastbaum in double overtime BY TED SILARY, silaryt@phillynews.com
A new life, and new tricks, for an abused pit bull By Mari A. Schaefer, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Pitman sign 'Keep Christ in Christmas' stirs a controversy By James Osborne, Inquirer Staff Writer
Dated Italian political farce doesn't resurrect well at all By Toby Zinman, For The Inquirer
Appeals panel hears new science about arsons that could free man By Emilie Lounsberry, Inquirer Staff Writer
Philly Fashion Incubator hopes to benefit young designers By Elizabeth Wellington, INQUIRER FASHION WRITER
Man charged in trade secret theft to help Chinese firm By Michael Hinkelman, Daily News Staff Writer
Man held for trial in deadly Nicetown bar shooting By Joseph A. Slobodzian, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Vendor carves out modest niche in shadow of wealth By Melissa Dribben, Inquirer Staff Writer
'Gross Clinic' in 3-D By Stephan Salisbury, Inquirer Culture Writer
Splendid 'Nutcracker' still a holiday treat By Ellen Dunkel, For The Inquirer
Moorestown family seeks district coverage for autistic son in private school By Rita Giordano, Inquirer Staff Writer
Cardinal Foley, after Funeral Mass, will be entombed in Cathedral Basilica By David O'Reilly, Inquirer Staff Writer
Ronnie Polaneczky: 'Practice' squad misses cut for youth team's Super Bowl trip By Ronnie Polaneczky, Daily News Columnist
Kevin Riordan: Penn State positive By Kevin Riordan, Inquirer Columnist
Letters to the Editor
Academy Park High School community mourns loss of two freshmen in hit-and-run By Mari A. Schaefer, Inquirer Staff Writer
Senate halts envoy choice By Donna Cassata, Associated Press
TV Today
Tell Me About It: Fiance, a lawyer, says he's fine driving on suspended license By Carolyn Hax
U.S. asks Iran to return drone By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
Rights activist chosen as Tunisia's interim president By Bouazza Ben Bouazza, Associated Press
Romney, Gingrich spar over the millions each one made By Kasie Hunt and Steve Peoples, Associated Press
U.K.: Bahrain reforms vital Associated Press
Negotiators agree on a slimmed-down defense bill By Donna Cassata, Associated Press
New light on victim's voice mail By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Hazing charges for Fla. A&M trio
Many seek recount in Congo By Rukmini Callimachi, Associated Press
Is Gingrich "The One" for Conservatives?
Top S. Jersey Backcourts
UniTek contract may generate $150M over three years
Penn Virginia cuts production estimate; shares tumble
Nets owner to run against Putin By Jim Heintz, Associated Press
Without Giroux, Flyers offense clicks in 5-1 win over Caps By Marc Narducci, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Justices take up tough Ariz. law By Adam Liptak, New York Times News Service
Montgomery County commissioners set hearings on budget, grand-jury report By Kathy Boccella, Inquirer Staff Writer
New Penn State president meets with top Pa. pols By Amy Worden, INQUIRER HARRISBURG BUREAU
A mishmash of methods BY WILLIAM BENDER, benderw@phillynews.com 215-854-5255
Cops: Pair stole car in W. Phila. with boy inside BY PHILLIP LUCAS, lucasp@phillynews.com 215-854-5914
Giroux out indefinitely with concussion By Marc Narducci, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Justices add immigration to hot-button agenda issues ASSOCIATED PRESS
In the World
Villanova beats Boston U., 68-43 By Joe Juliano, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Hearing for ex-prosecutor in hit-and-run put on hold By Mari A. Schaefer, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Boosting shale-gas extraction fees in would make roads & bridges safer BY SEN. VINCENT J. HUGHES
WJFL remakes its divisions By Phil Anastasia, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Phillies sign Dontrelle Willis to 1-year deal By Matt Gelb, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
In W. Phila., 2 punks steal car containing 8-year-old BY PHILLIP LUCAS, lucasp@phillynews.com 215-854-5914
Panel backs voter ID bill Associated Press
Sports-betting bills up for votes By Wayne Parry and Angela Delli Santi, Associated Press
Executives fuel Obama By Greg Giroux, Bloomberg News
Sandusky surprises, waives preliminary hearing By John P. Martin,Jeremy Roebuck,and Jake Kaplan, INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Trouble in Toyland; Thousands could go without presents By Jeff Gammage, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Christie orders state police into Camden to help curb crime surge By Darran Simon, Inquirer Staff Writer
Say What? Poll
Christie raises big cash for Romney By Angela Delli Santi and Beth DeFalco, Associated Press
Sandusky hearing puts picturesque Bellefonte on the map By Frank Fitzpatrick, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Mystery team in hunt for Rollins? DAILY NEWS STAFF REPORT
Alleged swindler Kwasnik in custody in N.J.
Occupy blocks cargo in the West By Terry Collins, Associated Press
DN Editorial: Dead letters? Postal Service struggles to survive
Tentative deal on spending By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press
New coach keeping Willingboro girls on the run By Chris Melchiorre, FOR THE INQUIRER
Sixers looking for more from Speights By John N. Mitchell, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
The New WJFL Alignment
Inquirer Editorial: Pipelines need a watchful eye
49,000 apply to FEMA for storm-related aid
U.N. says Syria death toll tops 5,000 By Elizabeth A. Kennedy, Associated Press
CSAC: Hopkins bout a no-contest DAILY NEWS STAFF REPORT
Inquirer Editorial: Wrong decision for the morning after
Drexel regains shooting touch, defeat Niagara, 71-58 By Jonah Bronstein, FOR THE INQUIRER
Lawyers for monsignor in Philly priest abuse case say he exercised "good judgment" By John P. Martin, Inquirer Staff Writer
Two aides to Philly Councilwoman Miller admit political work in City Hall offices By Bob Warner, Inquirer Staff Writer
Prominent police backer arrested in dispute By Robert Moran, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Pa. Senate confirms Houstoun as SRC member
Safety violations at Head Start By Kimberly Hefling, Associated Press
Letters: Prevent the state-store sell-off
Sideshow: Streep, 62, Vogue's cover girl By Tirdad Derakhshani, Inquirer Staff Writer
Dodgers of codgers: Pa. pols evading poor elderly drivers BY WILLIAM BENDER, benderw@phillynews.com 215-854-5255
Guilty or not, Sandusky can keep Pa. pension BY MICHAEL HINKELMAN, hinkelm@phillynews.com 215-854-2656
Durang's 'Torture,' at advanced age of 2 By Toby Zinman, For The Inquirer
New 'Speak Up' law proposed at sex-abuse hearing By Michael Matza, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Thieves snatch 3 Salvation Army kettles By Peter Mucha, Inquirer Staff Writer
$10M grant to pay for traffic signal upgrades
Mother: Clementi had felt friendless By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press
Haddon Heights has promising backcourt By Phil Anastasia, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
In the Nation
Eichmann artifacts go on display By Aron Heller, Associated Press
Woman who fled fraud charges is in Montco prison
Pa. GOP’s congressional map draws Democratic ire By Angela Couloumbisand Thomas Fitzgerald, INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Younger Gilbert steps up, lifts ANC By Rick O’Brien, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
2 Council staffers fined for ethics violations BY CHRIS BRENNAN, brennac@phillynews.com 215-854-5973
Earnest Daniel, veteran cop, fix-it man, dies at 68 BY JOHN F. MORRISON, morrisj@phillynews.com 215-854-5573
A Healing Presence ASSOCIATED PRESS
Penn helps find hints of elusive Higgs particle By Faye Flam, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Eichmann's capture was a turning point ASSOCIATED PRESS
Testimony can empower or stress abuse victims By Carolyn Davis, Inquirer Staff Writer
Musicians' collective energy buoys Jaime Laredo 70th-birthday concert By David Patrick Stearns, Inquirer Music Critic
Joseph M. Chamberlain | Led planetariums, 88
Philly to lose a state House seat under new district map, while Chester County gains one By Amy Worden, Inquirer Harrisburg Bureau
Burshteyn carjacking death gets life plus 40 years By Jan Hefler, Inquirer Staff Writer
Sandusky lawyer: Crazy like a fox or just plain crazy? By Jeremy Roebuck and Chris Mondics, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
New SEPTA rail schedules begin Sunday Staff Report
Delco woman arrested in thefts while pushing baby
The 'Boys' are back in town, an all new cast By Howard Shapiro, Inquirer Staff Writer
The homeless: Life after Occupy BY JULIE SHAW, shawj@phillynews.com 215-854-2592
Wife of West Philly abortionist pleads guilty By Joseph A. Slobodzian, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Oakland's Bailey pitching a different ball By Marc Narducci, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Harry Kale, 90, retired architect, veteran By Sally A. Downey, Inquirer Staff Writer
Briefly... CITY/REGION
Saving before they're earning
Montco commissioners hear pleas to not cut budgets By Kathy Boccella, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Woman accused of killing her housemate
Residents pack meeting over W. Vincent park plan By Kathleen Brady Shea, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Principal in Cleveland, regular at Happy Dog By David Patrick Stearns, Inquirer Music Critic
Police: ‘Can I have my weed back?’ suspect asked By Peter Mucha, Inquirer Staff Writer
School watchdog has to growl
US Airways, Delta complete gate-swap deal
Mexico's Ximena Sariñana at World Cafe By David R. Stampone, For The Inquirer
Thomas J. Hindelang, 68, vice dean of Drexel's LeBow College of Business By Bonnie L. Cook, Inquirer Staff Writer
Workers ratify contract at plant building SEPTA railcars By Paul Nussbaum, Inquirer Staff Writer
Jill Townsend Red, 76, nurse and conservationist By Sally A. Downey, Inquirer Staff Writer
Faulty breathalyzer helps cop walk BY MENSAH M. DEAN, deanm@phillynews.com 215-854-5949
Nutter promises wrap-id veto on ad BY VALERIE RUSS & JAN RANSOM, russv@phillynews.com 215-854-5987
Clearing the record
Victorian town braces for crush of Sandusky trial By Jeremy Roebuck, Inquirer Staff Writer
School aide who helped Ackerman's secret projects now expects to be fired By Kristen A. Graham, Inquirer Staff Writer
Conservation group fires its director over her vote as a West Vincent supervisor By Kathleen Brady Shea, Inquirer Staff Writer
Shore bar fined for vodka switches By Edward Colimore, Inquirer Staff Writer
Meth-fueled engagement ended with death, 6-yr. term ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heavenly CEO or the original Occupier?
Sandusky hearing awakens quiet Bellefonte, Pa. By Frank Fitzpatrick, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Christie to horse owners: One week to reach deal By Samantha Henry, Associated Press
Annette John-Hall: Abu-Jamal case raises irrefutable race issues By Annette John-Hall, Inquirer Columnist
Penn team, other scientists eagerly await results of their efforts to discover the Higgs particle By Faye Flam, Inquirer Staff Writer
SPORTS
Wanting Eagles to lose remaining games won't accomplish anything by LES BOWEN, bowenl@phillynews.com
By Ted Silary Public League: Big enrollment won't guarantee championships BY TED SILARY, BY1] silaryt@phillynews.com silaryt@phillynews.com
Pa. Girls: Parkway West rallies to beat Randolph, 36-30, in girls' basketball
Phils trade Francisco to Toronto for pitcher By Matt Gelb, Inquirer Staff Writer
Bensalem pool player no one-trick pony By Michael Vitez, Philadelphia Inquirer
St. Joseph's shot-blocker C.J. Aiken one of the best in nation By Marc Narducci, Inquirer Staff Writer
AP Top 25
USA Today/ESPN Top 25
AP Women's Top 25
Drexel women lose to Seton Hall
Seahawks beat Rams ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nagurski to BC star DAILY NEWS WIRE REPORTS
Top Teams - BY TED SILARY Daily News' top 10 city football teams BY TED SILARY, BY1] silaryt@phillynews.com silaryt@phillynews.com
Snider honored at U.S. Hockey Hall induction BY STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS
Giants turn playoff hopes around Associated Press
Clips bow out on Paul DAILY NEWS WIRE REPORTS
DA is OK not interviewing Fine DAILY NEWS WIRE REPORTS
Dolphins' Sparano, Chiefs' Haley fired
Crosby is forced to sit again
Couturier could step in again for injured Giroux BY MARK KRAM, kramm@phillynews.com
Stevens in, Murray out DAILY NEWS WIRE REPORTS
Sixers' Hawes pumped up and ready to play By John N. Mitchell, Inquirer Staff Writer
Union selects Great Valley star McLaughlin BY KERITH GABRIEL, gabrielk@phillynews.com
V.Klitschko to fight Brit STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS
Meeks, Turner both in hunt for backcourt spot BY BOB COONEY, cooneyb@phillynews.com
Jets safety Leonhard out for season with knee injury DAILY NEWS WIRE REPORTS
Phillies acquire local hurler for Francisco DAILY NEWS STAFF REPORT
Offensive line, Vick out of sync in Miami By Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
Eagles Notes: Receiver Smith put on injured reserve By Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
Paul Domowitch: Defense steps up, offense lays down
Owls coach cheers Florida protege Tebow's success BY MIKE KERN, kernm@phillynews.com
Gronkowski a lethal weapon for fantasy coaches
Sparano, Haley out DAILY NEWS WIRE REPORTS
Penn track coach Powell retires By Joe Juliano, Inquirer Staff Writer
Pistons cut ties with Hamilton
NFL: Seahawks pummel the Rams Associated Press
Inducted into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, Flyers owner Ed Snider remembers the two Cups By Daniel I. Dorfman, For The Inquirer
New Mexico Bowl may be breath of fresh air for Owls BY MIKE KERN, kernm@phillynews.com
Eagles put wideout Smith on injured reserve BY LES BOWEN, bowenl@phillynews.com
Sports in Brief: Brewers sign Aramis Ramirez
John Smallwood: Hope Eagles keep losing if you want change
Giroux, feeling better, will miss at least one more game By Sam Carchidi, Inquirer Staff Writer
Pa. Boys: Philadelphia Electrical cruises past Overbrook, 67-38
Rutgers-Camden softball team honored
A mixed review for Matthews
Powell, Penn's longtime track coach, retires BY TOM MAHON, mahont@phillynews.com
Pennsylvania Scoreboard
Winter Fan Fest DAILY NEWS STAFF REPORT
Marlins pick up ex-Phillie Rowand DAILY NEWS WIRE REPORTS
Phil Sheridan: Will Eagles owner Lurie buy Reid's bait and switch? By Phil Sheridan, Inquirer Columnist
College Basketball: Cincinnati brawler offers tearful apology From Staff and Wire Reports
Gurkin and Schlessel poised to lead Cherry Hill East's new era By Phil Anastasia, Inquirer Staff Writer
Pennsauken coach Tabb honored By Phil Anastasia, Inquirer Staff Writer
Top Penn State recruit decommits, picks OSU By Joe Juliano, Inquirer Staff Writer
PSU loses another DAILY NEWS STAFF REPORT
Researcher: Pronger's headaches may be traced to eye injury By Sam Carchidi, Inquirer Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Dan Gross: Indie 'Dreams' filming here By Dan Gross
'New Year's Eve' was No. 1 at the box office THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Tattle: Justin eyeing the dark side? Molly Eichel
Read local: Books written by Philly-area writers make great gifts BY HOWARD GENSLER, gensleh@phillynews.com 215-854-5678
Dear Abby: Seriously overweight husband presents big issues for wife
BUSINESS
Stocks falter along with faith in EU deal By Daniel Wagner, Associated Press
From the Fed, more clarity to come By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
PhillyInc: Looking ahead to 2012 - with caution By Mike Armstrong, Inquirer Columnist
Euro pact faces doubts, U.K. issues By David Stringer and Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press
Business news in brief
Legislation on unemployment benefits could hit New Jersey hard By Jane M. Von Bergen, Inquirer Staff Writer
Nutter, hoteliers emphasize need for balanced hotel growth By Suzette Parmley, Inquirer Staff Writer
Your Money: How to handle the Europe crisis in your portfolio By Erin E. Arvedlund, Inquirer Columnist
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