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Northeast resident Alice Simmons, of Welsh Road, donated one of two Christmas trees for the city’s tree-lighting ceremonies. Mayor Michael Nutter and his wife lit the tree in the center of the Love Park fountain.

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The Rising Sun Avenue Bank Robber has struck again, this time at Citizens Bank Branch at 7248 Rising Sun Ave. at about 2:50 p.m. Monday afternoon. Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 215-418-4000 or the Philadelphia Police Department.

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George Washington High School alums John Dunlop and Chris Reid coached against each other Thursday during the  PIAA Class AAA boys’ soccer city championship game, with Reid managing his alma mater, the Public League champion, and Dunlop coaching the Catholic League champion, Father Judge, against his former Eagles. NEast Philly will have photos of the matchup.

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Northeast native and 2005 grad of the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts Peter Sabasino is currently a contestant on the FOX TV hit show So You Think You Can Dance. Sabasino’s primary style is tap, though he’s trained in modern, jazz, hip-hop and other styles.

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In honor of the Phillies’ NLCS win Wednesday night, here are some extra videos from Cottman and Frankford. Be warned – some contain the kind of language and nudity Philadelphians have come to expect with a big win like this. continue reading »

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Vandals broke into police property twice this week, causing $20,000 in damage. The vandals targeted the Blue Flames field house, the home of the police and firefighters’ sports teams, pouring bleach and lighter fluid on the uniforms, and leaving graffiti behind. Authorities said the vandals entered by breaking a hole into the roof.

The Cottman-Frankford hub in Mayfair is among the three intersections that will see beefed-up security as the Phillies advance into the playoffs, and possibly (hopefully) the World Series. The other two intersections, which are part of the department’s zero tolerance approach to out-of-hand celebrations, are Broad and Snyder in South Philly and Broad and Walnut in Center City.

A small police museum will take form over the next month, to be displayed in the lobby of Police Headquarters at Eighth and Race streets. The main feature will be a 42-inch touchscreen featuring photos and videos, in addition to digital photographs, new display cases and a Web site. The museum will be open for tours.

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A Northeast couple will stand trial for the January death of their toddler. Herbert and Catherine Schaible,, 41 and 40, are accused of using prayer rather than medication to treat their 2-year-old son, who suffered from bacterial pneumonia. The couple, who belong to the First Century Gospel Church in Juniata, face charges of involuntary manslaughter, conspiracy and child endangerment.

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Northeast native Jennifer Carroll is getting recognized for more than her cooking at Center City’s 10 Arts, where she is the executive chef. Carroll has been featured on Top Chef: Las Vegas, where she’s made it to the final 10.

Katie Sahasaylo of Mayfair recently had a very famous date to a very popular event. The 2002 St. Basil graduate went to the Emmy Awards with Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. After seeing Katie’s on her YouTube broadcast, Katie’s Opinion, MacFarlane called her up and offered her voice over work for the animated series. Katie is also working on a reality show pilot.

The Frankford Gazette has a great slideshow up the Frankford Home of the Week – a fantastic weekly element of the site, The photo stream features the nearly 100 homes recognized so far.

In old news, Philebrity took another weak shot at the Northeast this week by once again associating us with Kate Gosselin and her haircut. Nothing we haven’t heard before.

Our best-read story this week: Mayfair Civic Association to dissolve, start anew

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Here’s a summary of the week’s Northeast news we didn’t cover. See others here.

Bail has been set for the three adults charged with the murder of 57-year-old Lyudmila Burshteyn, whose body was found in the woods in New Jersey earlier this month. One suspect’s bail is set at $2 million, and the other men’s bails are set at $1 million each.

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Police are looking for the man who robbed a TD Bank on Grant Avenue yesterday morning. The bank, at 2520 Grant Ave., was the first among two. The second occurred just 45 minutes later at a TD branch in Abington. Police are looking for a man with a beard with gray hair. He was wearing a black jacket and a black hat with a blue symbol. He may also have red dye on his clothing from when he dropped the money when a dye pack exploded.

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