• Mayor's critics introduce alternate budget, set 5 meetings to vote by end of year

  

• Inflatable Christmas decorations shot at in New Hampshire

  

• Phillies hold Christmas party for about 100 kids at South Philly PAL center

  

• Visit with Father Christmas at Denver's Four Mile Historic Park

  

• Latrobe police looking to identify person accused of stealing Christmas tree

  

• 11 Days of Giving: Richardson group helps moms during hustle and bustle of the holiday season

  

• Atlanta's youth center launches campaign to help kids feel holiday magic

  

• Diverse cast takes center stage in Atlanta Ballet's "Nutcracker"