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Friday, December 26, 2008

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PBA Helps Fire Victims: "PBA helps family that lost home" -- Effort spearheaded by Officer Alana Walker.

Obituary: "Pam Cobbs Walker" -- Retired Division of Inspections head. Obit in print edition only. Services: Visitation, 6-9 PM tonight; Funeral, 10 AM Saturday, Dec. 27, Refuge Church of Christ, West 6th Street and Grant Avenue.

Casino Revenue Impact: "Drop in casino revenue impacts other state programs" -- Including property tax reduction.
Development: "Trailer park suit reinstated" -- With ocean views, owners allege buyer intended to evict and develop.
Kwanzaa: "Kwanzaa more relevant than ever in recession"
Fee-based Mortgage Renegotiation: "Mortgage assistance or scam?" -- Scam.
Las Posadas: "Latin American Christmas tradition alive in NJ" -- Recalling Mary & Joseph's search for an inn.
Regifting: "How to get away with it"

Afghanistan: "Viagra diplomacy wins over warlords"
Politico's Political People: "Top 10 people we'll miss in 2009"

Obituary: "Eartha Kitt, seducer of audiences"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • FREE PARKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS in both the Downtown and South Avenue shopping districts.

  • FY2009 BUDGET: A three-year budget comparison document is online here.

  • Today - December 26. Kwanzaa Begins.

  • Tomorrow - December 27. 1 - 6 PM. Kwanzaa Celebration. Celebrate the year-end festival (from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1) of family, community and culture with crafts, vendors, dance & drumming, storytelling, poetry, foods and a special Kwanzaa program. Special guests: The Cherokee Nation of New Jersey. Sponsored by the Division of Recreation. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in the Spooner Avenue lot). FREE.

  • Sunday - December 28. 3 PM. Health Care: A Community Forum. Sponsored by Muhlenberg Independents. At the United Church of Christ, West 7th Street and Madison Avenue. FREE.
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