What happened on December 16, 2011
NEWS
Legislator explains her backing of abortion crackdown By Amy Worden, Inquirer Harrisburg Bureau
Clout: In L.A., Judge Judy settles a claim against mayoral candidate Karen Brown
Pa. scraps aid to recycler Eastern Metal By Linda Loyd, Inquirer Staff Writer
State faults PGW in deadly Tacony explosion By Andrew Maykuth, Inquirer Staff Writer
Top ‘judicial hellhole’ is Philadelphia, study says By Peter Mucha, Inquirer Staff Writer
Another Philadelphia School District employee put on leave plans to sue By Martha Woodall, Inquirer Staff Writer
It's Personal: Baseball dress code seems to target women By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Columnist
Daren Dieter, a courageous victim BY JOHN F. MORRISON, morrisj@phillynews.com 215-854-5573
Another kind of college sports By Dan Porterfield
Chester Upland High spent 2011-12 money in advance By Dan Hardy, Inquirer Staff Writer
Introduction to an aquatic organism By Monica Peters, For The Inquirer
A late push for lagging Toys for Tots campaign By Jeff Gammage, Inquirer Staff Writer
Toxic bootleg hooch kills 143 in India village ASSOCIATED PRESS
Philadelphia's schools need their nurses By Jerry T. Jordan
America's dark age of Islamophobia By Tony Norman
Edward C. Schults Jr. | Bird farm owner, 81
Fox Chase to merge with Temple University Health System By Stacey Burling, Inquirer Staff Writer
Briefly... CITY/REGION
U.S. declares low-key end to war in Iraq ASSOCIATED PRESS
Annette John-Hall: Santa A. Claus out of a job at Concord Mall By Annette John-Hall, Inquirer Columnist
Auctions: Trains and dolls for the yuletide By David Iams, For The Inquirer
Clearing the record
Top regional attractions
In the World
States seek to delay cases on migrant laws Associated Press
In the Nation
Bearly believable ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rates again fall to record lows ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gingrich's rivals try to keep heat on in final Iowa debate By Thomas Fitzgerald, Inquirer Politics Writer
Accusations flare in Egypt in second round of voting By Sarah El Deeb and Aya Batrawy, Associated Press
Events for the family
27 Syrian forces die in attacks By Bassem Mroue and Elizabeth A. Kennedy, Associated Press
$660B for defense OK'd ASSOCIATED PRESS
Like kissin' yer mother ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Fright' as much fun as original By Rick Bentley, McClatchy Newspapers
Museum and gallery events
Sixers crush Wizards in preseason opener, 103-78 By John N. Mitchell, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
DN Editorial: DRPA spending $20M more of your money for economic development
Killing suspect seen here By Robert Moran, Inquirer Staff Writer
Bargainers reach compromise to keep government going By David Espo and Alan Fram, Associated Press
Body wrapped in plastic found in Chester
Concert and club listings
Italian appeals court details why it overturned Knox's conviction By Colleen Barry, Associated Press
Senate confirms jurist after lengthy standoff By Carol J. Williams, Los Angeles Times
Nearly 1 in 2 'poor' or 'low income' By HOPE YEN, Associated Press
Putin disdains postelection protesters as stooges of West By Jim Heintz, Associated Press
Philadelphia Council's next president sets early agenda By Troy Graham, Inquirer Staff Writer
Wood wins first state title — by 52 By Rick O’Brien, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
U.S. charges a pattern of anti-Latino bias by Ariz. sheriff By Richard A. Serrano and Ashley Powers, Tribune Washington Bureau
Karzai: Taliban office should be in Afghanistan By Amir Shah, ASSOCIATED PRESS
John Baer: Legislature wraps up another tough year of 'work'
Late surge carries Delran to opening win By Chris Melchiorre, FOR THE INQUIRER
Soldier in WikiLeaks case faces hearing Friday By Brian Bennett, Tribune Washington Bureau
J. Lynn Helms | Former FAA chief, 86
Shortened PIAA football season voted down By Rick O'Brien, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Raises OKd for Regional Rail maintenance workers
Boy is locked in school stairwell for 9 hours Staff Report
Completing the cycle in a yule tree
Sideshow: Foo Fighters make the Earth move By Tirdad Derakhshani, Inquirer Staff Writer
TV Today
Judge orders perjury trial for ex-Penn State officials By Jeremy Roebuck and Amy Worden, INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Repertory Films showing this week
Hearing set Friday on Penn State perjury charges By Jeremy Roebuck, Inquirer Staff Writer
Antiques/Art/Crafts
Attorney for 2d L. Merion webcam suit wants out
Two arrested in videotaped Olney beating
Howard Sterning over a new leaf in prime time? Chuck Darrow
Ex-French leader Jacques Chirac convicted of corruption By Ingrid Rousseau and Pierre-Antoine Souchard, Associated Press
Rumors about Catholic school troubles 'ruining Christmas' BY REGINA MEDINA, medinar@phillynews.com 215-854-5985
Ideas propel Gingrich's rise By Carl Golden
Your Place: Keeping the home fires burning safely at holidays By Alan J. Heavens, Inquirer Real Estate Writer
Fighting is over - at least for U.S. By David S. Cloud and David Zucchino, Los Angeles Times
Man hospitalized after being hit by SEPTA trolley
Silent era heard from: Six Globe noms for 'The Artist' By David Germain, Associated Press
Say What? Poll
Man charged in smuggling attempt
Gingrich: Voters look past personal history By Mike Glover, Associated Press
Time to ... By Eva Monheim, Inquirer Columnist
Christine M. Flowers: Men attending 'The Nutcracker'? It's true
Pa. places tax liens against ex-PHA chief Greene By Mark Fazlollah, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Deadlock over 2 sets of leaders Associated Press
Condemnation rescinded for Chesco horse show grounds By Kathleen Brady Shea, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
On a voting spree, N.J. Senate backs winery sales By Maya Rao, Inquirer Trenton Bureau
The Pulse: Who is Philadelphia's person of the year? By Michael Smerconish
Sacchetti steps up in Gloucester Catholic win By Marc Narducci, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Do This!
George Whitman | Ran Paris bookstore, 98
Nutter nixes bill for wall-wrap ads BY JAN RANSOM, ransomj@phillynews.com 215-854-5218
Boys' Latin tops Penn Wood By Evan Burgos, FOR THE INQUIRER
COMING SUNDAY Aging Pipes, Deadly Hazards
Pennsbury district appeals $14 million verdict
Woman, 74, killed by car in Holmesburg Staff Report
Tell Me About It: Simple idea with mom who blabs By Carolyn Hax
"I'm now totally free of all the bad stuff." By A.D. Amorosi, For The Inquirer
Prosecutor: Archdiocese lawyers stifling witnesses? By John P. Martin, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Assault, other serious charges dismissed against Occupy protester By Joseph A. Slobodzian, Inquirer Staff Writer
Inquirer Editorial: Parties rule in redistricting
Letters: The U.S. Postal Service can still be first-class despite money problems
DN Editorial: An award to honor public service
Later, legislators: 6 Council members have emotional day BY JAN RANSOM, ransomj@phillynews.com 215-854-5218
Top-ranked Bishop Eustace opens with 62-54 victory over Pennsauken By Phil Anastasia, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
A toast to Christmas past By Sally Friedman, For The Inquirer
Fox Chase, Temple form healthy alliance BY VALERIE RUSS, russv@phillynews.com 215-854-5987
Desmond Ryan, 68, longtime Inquirer critic BY CARRIE RICKEY
Chesco police chief gets suspension after son's crash in township car By Kathleen Brady Shea, Inquirer Staff Writer
Letters to the Editor
Tough, whimsical, obsessive By Victoria Donohoe, For The Inquirer
Joe Simon | Capt. America creator, 98
3 acquitted in Delco dementia-abuse case By Mari A. Schaefer, Inquirer Staff Writer
Police: Two wounded in dollar-store robbery
U. Darby police end probe into death of man
Headless animals found in NE Philly lot BY PHILLIP LUCAS, lucasp@phillynews.com 215-854-5914
White Christmas to miss us? By Peter Mucha, Inquirer Staff Writer
Russell Hoban | Fantasy author, 86
Brian Roberts fined $500K by FTC By Bob Fernandez, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Grand jury report unfair, Montco official says By Jeremy Roebuck, Inquirer Staff Writer
Police ID motorcyclist killed in S. Jersey By Peter Mucha, Inquirer Staff Writer
Collingswood Hall of Fame class announced By Phil Anastasia, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Going for guffaws as the domestic sparks fly By Howard Shapiro, Inquirer Staff Writer
Westampton marijuana center problems indicative of state's issues By Jan Hefler, Inquirer Staff Writer
6 departing Phila. council members get a royal send-off By Miriam Hill, Inquirer Staff Writer
A wife, mother and head gardener at Jenkins Arboretum By Virginia A. Smith, Inquirer Staff Writer
No foul play in hanging BY PHILLIP LUCAS, lucasp@phillynews.com 215-854-5914
Feds: Traveler busted smuggling cocaine
Pa. casino revenue from table games surges
Hundreds bid farewell to Cardinal Foley, "the most humble man" By David O'Reilly, Inquirer Staff Writer
Girls safe, father reportedly dead after Amber Alert ASSOCIATED PRESS
2 receive long terms in witness intimidation By Joseph A. Slobodzian, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
N.J. plans to buy camp to help bay By Wayne Parry, Associated Press
At full strength, SRC talks about superintendent search By Martha Woodall, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Ruling upholds Lower Merion schools in redistricting suit By Bonnie L. Cook, Inquirer Staff Writer
Charles Holman, 83, retired executive, horticultural volunteer By Sally A. Downey, Inquirer Staff Writer
Chimp research faces new limits By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press
Concert Previews
Wife's lover takes plea deal in Chesco man's killing By Kathleen Brady Shea, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
SEPTA splitting C bus route in two
Hilda M. Abelson | Real estate agent, 81
Chesco man sentenced for killing his mother
Choose holiday items that will work year-round By Samantha Critchell, Associated Press
Performance and classical music listings
Abu-Jamal shifted to new prison ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eastern opens season impressively By Phil Anastasia, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
A merry holiday grab bag of improv, impressions, gags By Wendy Rosenfield, For The Inquirer
Delta to fly between Phila. and LaGuardia
Officers try to get students interested in sleuthing By Allison Steele, Inquirer Staff Writer
Inquirer Editorial: New abortion-clinic rules would harm women
Desmond Ryan, 68, longtime Inquirer critic By Carrie Rickey, For The Inquirer
Stu Bykofsky: Goods lost (and found) in transit
Foley funeral draws church dignitaries By David O’Reilly, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Gloucester's Okoro and Almon grow into leadership roles By Phil Anastasia, Inquirer Staff Writer
Sports in Brief: Club final set: Spain vs. Brazil
Phil Anastasia: New Camden coach has help from old stars in trying to revive program By Phil Anastasia, Inquirer Columnist
Bears' Hurd arrested in drug case DAILY NEWS WIRE REPORTS
Jets are on an offensive upswing Associated Press
Tebow, Wells primed to roll this weekend
NFL: Falcons pound on hapless Jaguars Associated Press
Stevens gets first win with Kings
Collins hard at work studying player combos By John N. Mitchell, Inquirer Staff Writer
College Basketball: Wisconsin rolls to easy win at home Associated Press
Another all-American honor for Lions' Still The Inquirer Staff
Stipend on hold DAILY NEWS WIRE REPORTS
Ryan, Falcons trounce Jags ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eagles Notes: Vick feeling better and sticking with his style By Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
Simmonds gets hot for Flyers at a good time BY FRANK SERAVALLI, seravaf@phillynews.com
Gundy is top coach DAILY NEWS WIRE REPORTS
Report: Jays top bidder for Darvish DAILY NEWS WIRE REPORTS
Panama's Gomez signs with Union BY KERITH GABRIEL, gabrielk@phillynews.com
Flyers beat Canadiens for seventh straight win By Sam Carchidi, Inquirer Staff Writer
Sixers Doug in and came back fresh BY BOB COONEY, cooneyb@phillynews.com
PSU probe not done ASSOCIATED PRESS
NCAA may give Penn St. more time in inquiry Associated Press
Temple views bowl as title game by Mike Kern, kernm@phillynews.com
S. Jersey Scoreboard
Inmate claims Fine molested him as a child Associated Press
Paul settles in with Clippers
Play for the Vikings? Are you kidding me? BY TOM MAHON, mahont@phillynews.com
Penn State AD: No rush on coach choice BY BERNARD FERNANDEZ, fernanb@phillynews.com
North Penn seeks fast start By Rick O'Brien, Inquirer Staff Writer
'Super Six Classic' ends with Froch-Ward BY BERNARD FERNANDEZ, fernanb@phillynews.com
Howard still wants trade DAILY NEWS WIRE REPORTS
Harrisburg's Bishop McDevitt last hurdle in Archbishop Wood's path By Rick O'Brien, Inquirer Staff Writer
4th Fine accuser DAILY NEWS WIRE REPORTS
Willis likes new digs with Phillies BY ED BARKOWITZ, barkowe@phillynews.com
There's a buzz around the Seneca girls' basketball team By Chris Melchiorre, For The Inquirer
First LA win for Stevens DAILY NEWS WIRE REPORTS
Devan, Yonda lift Conestoga to win
Eagles' Jackson has three more games to prove his worth By Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
Wyoming defensive end ready to tackle Temple running game By Keith Pompey, Inquirer Staff Writer
Bill Conlin: D-Train is Phillies' new double threat
Flyers lose Pronger to postconcussion syndrome BY FRANK SERAVALLI, seravaf@phillynews.com
Bear is held in big drug bust
Constitution nips Boys' Latin, 58-56 BY TED SILARY, silaryt@phillynews.com
Flyers' Pronger out for season with post-concussion syndrome By Sam Carchidi, Inquirer Staff Writer
After two dark years, Martelli, St. Joseph's are back
Flyers & Rangers going skating in Citizens Bank Park BY ZACH BERMAN, bermanz@phillynews.com
Recalling Temple's appearance in the first Sugar Bowl By Frank Fitzpatrick, Inquirer Staff Writer
Pennsylvania Scoreboard
Willis expects Rollins to sign with Phillies By Matt Gelb, Inquirer Staff Writer
XFINITY Live! grand opening set for April 5 DAILY NEWS STAFF REPORT
ENTERTAINMENT
Tom Cruise shows off his 50something abs in 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' BY GARY THOMPSON, thompsg@phillynews.com 215-854-5992
Daily News picks for what to see and do the weekend of 12/16-12/18
Tattle: Janet Jackson for Nutrisystem
Alvin & company have lots of fun in 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-wrecked' BY ROGER MOORE, McClatchy-Tribune News Service
Street gazing
Ellen Gray: HE ASKED, & JERRY LEWIS SAID YES TO DOCUMENTARY
Dear Abby: Should fiancée stop with the 'Shut UP!'?
Diablo Cody hoping for 2nd big hit with 'Young Adult' BY HOWARD GENSLER, gensleh@phillynews.com 215-854-5678
Guy Ritchie repeats winning Sherlock Holmes formula with 'Game of Shadows' sequel BY GARY THOMPSON, thompsg@phillynews.com 215-854-5992
40 vendors sell holiday crafts at Crafty Balboa Holiday
Charlize Theron hilarious in grim comedy 'Young Adult' BY GARY THOMPSON, thompsg@phillynews.com 215-854-5992
Steve and Mia: Guilt-tripped over holiday trips
BUSINESS
Xfinity rebranding raises doubts among experts By Bob Fernandez, Inquirer Staff Writer
TV companies have a year to pipe down loud ads By Ryan Nakashima, Associated Press
Philadelphia regional manufacturing still improving By Reid Kanaley, Inquirer Staff Writer
Business news in brief
Judge orders payment to PSFS shareholders By Harold Brubaker, Inquirer Staff Writer
Home Economics: Holidays can be a merry time to sell a house after all By Alan J. Heavens
Unveiling the South Philly sports-themed dining district, christened Xfinity Live! By Suzette Parmley, Inquirer Staff Writer
PhillyInc: Region on the rise in new economic ranking By Mike Armstrong, Inquirer Columnist
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