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Also this issue: Who? Us? City Beat 'Lude Behavior Holding Down the Fort Charismatic Visionary or Naked Power Wielder? Market Volatility Soundbites |
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October 3- 9, 2002
the bell curve
City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life
Bill Cosby laments changes in society since his childhood in visit to alma mater, FitzSimons Middle School in North Philly. “When I was a kid, you didn’t have to say funny things, you just had to say things in a funny voice.” Plus 1
MOVE blames “government” for murder of former member who’d been battling group in court over right to visit his son. The Man sighs in relief, has a beer. Minus 1
Some Eagles fans gather in a corner of Vet during halftime to smoke pot, Daily News reports. Well, pot is cheaper than stadium beer. Minus 1
Police investigate whether Common Pleas Court Judge Lisa Richette struck pedestrian or, as she says, he climbed on her hood. Randy Moss’ attorneys hastily file for venue change. Minus 2
Ira Einhorn will testify at his new murder trial, lawyer says. He’s hoping to impress the folks who created The Anna Nicole Show. Plus 1
Street administration preparing bill to allow city to take possession of up to 3,000 privately owned properties, mostly empty lots. And Carl Singley’s house. Plus 5
Boy tells police his father forced him to sell drugs. Father tells police, “Xboxes don’t pay for themselves.” Minus 4
City may compensate woman whose car was mistakenly booted, towed and auctioned by Parking Authority. She’ll have her choice of all the other cars that were mistakenly booted, towed and scheduled for auction. Plus 2
Two students sue state over law that allows School District to send them and others with discipline or criminal records to separate schools. Both show up late for preliminary hearing, then get in fight during lunch. Minus 3
Total pluses: 9
Total minuses: 11
Score for the week: -2
Last week’s score: 4
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