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April 18-24, 2002
the bell curve
City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life
Mayor Street tells NAACP meeting that blacks run city. White union leaders who run Street snicker quietly among selves. Minus 5
After unanimous Council vote, Mayor Street says he won't veto bill that forces him to continue to cut the wage tax. But good luck getting your trash picked up this summer, ya ingrates. Plus 3
Teacher retirements up and new applications down, leading to concerns about a shortage in Philly schools. At least they think it will be a shortage -- the math involved is extremely complex. Minus 5
Rendell campaign worried about losing votes from confusion that could result from city's new voting machines. Aides announce new slogan: "Rendell's so far ahead of Casey, he already has an excuse for losing." Minus 2
Man being held for allegedly causing fatal accident is severely beaten in prison. Sounds like Justice can see just fine. Plus 1
Teenage girl admits her report of being abducted and raped on way to school was false. Dog ate real report, she claims. Minus 3
State Sen. Fumo holds online chat about the wage tax. StreetSmart: "dood I thnk wg tx shood not be lowrd. BRB." VinceDiesel: "wg tx will BRB, at lowr rate!!!1! gg. sys." Plus 1
Man severely shocked after climbing atop freight train in Northeast Philly and touching an electrical wire. Never quite works like it does in the movies, does it? Minus 1
City officials and skateboarders nearing deal on new skatepark site to replace Love Park, which will be renovated. It's been a long, slow process getting city to move from its initial offer, "Get the fuck out of Love." Plus 4
Total pluses: 9
Total minuses: 16
Score for the week: -7
Last week’s score: 14
