Sponsors back Santa's visit to bankrupt town, and more

Sponsors back Santa's visit to bankrupt town

Finally, some good news for the residents of debt-plagued Harrisburg, Pa.: Santa Claus is coming to town after all. The city, which filed for bankruptcy in October, had been forced to cancel its annual preholiday parade because of lack of funds. But around a dozen sponsors came forward last week to donate the money needed to get the seasonal festivities back on track. Now, Pennsylvania’s capital will be able to enjoy Santa’s arrival as planned on Nov. 19. “There are some traditions we can’t let go down the drain,” said Mayor Linda Thompson.

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