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Week of August 27, 2009
NEWS – Feature A hard lesson by Amanda Snyder Back-to-school shopping in the down economy has become a strain on a lot of wallets, but many have found ways to save.	NEWS Party of the century by Jessica Lynn Argondizza Residents from the 1800 block of Ritner shared in birthday celebrations for two very important neighbors.	NEWS Eyes on the street by Lorraine Gennaro The Philadelphia Parking Authority is branching out by assisting state police with Amber Alerts
NEWS Awaiting word by Amanda Snyder The City ticks down to layoffs and the closing of libraries and rec centers as the implementation of Plan C nears.	POLICE REPORT Police Report by Lorraine Gennaro Strange Scene	LIFESTYLES – Feature Double Vision by Amanda Snyder Two sisters set their wedding dates for this year, but combined themes and styles to share their day as part of a reality show slated to air in the fall.
LIFESTYLES – Movie Review Movie Review by Brett S. Harrison Old dog, new tricks	LIFESTYLES – Movie Listings Movie Listings Movie schedules until September 3rd. Call theaters for updates.	LIFESTYLES – Cardella Cardella by Tom Cardella Dog Days
LIFESTYLES – Horoscopes Horoscopes by Mystic Terry	Opinion & Editorial – Word Word on the street What is your opinion of Plan C?	Opinion & Editorial – Letters Letters Concerned Citizens
FOOD – Feature Phyllis & Julia by Phyllis Stein-Novack Meryl Streep’s portrayal of the famous chef in a recent hit film prompts a trip back to a special night with a special guest.	FOOD – Restaurant Review Restaurant Review by Phyllis Stein-Novack Kong	FOOD – Reader's Recipe Reader's Recipe Joanna’s Cold Oven Cake
SPORTS – Feature Not playing games by Ashley Nguyen A young AAU squad has returned from Florida tournament with a top-20 performance under its belt.	SPORTS – Sports Briefs Sports Briefs Burke Girls Basketball	SOCIALS Socials
OBITUARIES Obituaries