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May 16-22, 2002
the bell curve
City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life
Teacher (who happens to be fire commissioner's wife) attacked by first-grader. Witnesses have to admit it was a brilliant example of the stop, drop and roll. Minus 4
After virtually ignoring the media for two years, Mayor Street now spending almost $600,000 in taxpayers' money on PR pros. Papers still can't get a comment for the story on this. Minus 1
School Reform Commission nixes idea of handing multimillion-dollar construction contract to politically wired company, and will take bids instead. "Sorry," says commission chair, "we thought we were the Vet Stadium turf committee for a second there." Plus 2
Public school teacher charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to newspaper and dropping it into trash can during class. Chaos ensues when students argue over how to spell 911. Minus 1
City announces automated system for getting information on jury service. Large numbers of old people, new technology -- what could possibly go wrong? Plus 1
Aggressive panhandling on the rise on Center City, Daily News reports. "When we do it, it's panhandling," says spokesman Dirty Joe. "When sports team owners do it, it's community spirit." Minus 1
Bomb with note reading "Free Palestine" found in mailbox in Northeast Philly. SEPTA brags about averting disaster after FBI reveals bomber intended to strike in Center City but got tired of waiting for the bus. Minus 5
Flyers hire former Dallas Stars coach Ken Hitchcock to be team's fifth coach in five seasons. One word, Ken: Rent! Plus 3
Total pluses: 6
Total minuses: 12
Score for the week: -6
Last week’s score: -12
