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Also this issue: A New D-Hole Ring Up the King Made Music Man Failing the Test of Fairness Chow, Fun |
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August 15-21, 2002
the bell curve
City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life
Presbyterian Hospital refuses CAT scan to 475-pound man, Daily News reports. Angelo Lutz just can’t catch a break. Minus 1
New school district CEO says accountability, among students and schools, will be key to successful reform. Buzzwords are so comforting, aren’t they? Plus 1
Estranged husband of Channel 6 anchor Monica Malpass accuses her of breaking gag order on divorce case by talking to Daily News. If only she’d talked to Good Day Philadelphia -- then she could argue no one saw it. Minus 1
Lighting expert says it would cost about $200,000 to re-light Platt Bridge, not $2 million, as a city official claims. But everyone knows that the price of all city jobs is one part costs, nine parts overtime, kickbacks and campaign contributions. Plus 1
Confessed murderer of 6-year-old Kensington girl described by neighbors as nice guy. “Except for the whole murder thing.” Minus 5
City pool in West Philly that got $375,000 renovation finally opens, three weeks before it’s scheduled to close for the season. Filling it with Evian seemed like a good idea at the time. Plus 1
At meeting in Philly, leaders of Catholic religious orders decline to adopt zero-tolerance policy against priests accused of sexual abuse. To err is human; to forgive is a hell of a lot easier than admitting there’s a problem. Minus 7
Local skateboarders say city not holding up its end of bargain to find new site to replace Love Park. In response, mayor’s office suggests site with endless asphalt and great ramps -- I-95. Minus 4
Total pluses: 3
Total minuses: 18
Score for the week: -15
Last week’s score: 4
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