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Also this issue: Wigged Out Dean's List Katz Loved Love Gale Warning: Not Getting Katz's Tongue Big Trouble For Little Ricky |
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May 8-14, 2003
the bell curve
City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life
Estate of late Councilman Longstreth goes to fiancee Melanie Hopkins, who was accused of abusing him. Never before has the similarity between the words "fiancee" and "finance" been so noticeable. Minus 1
Cops having trouble reaching Allen Iverson to discuss alleged hit-and-run incident involving his car and uncle. "Hello, this is Allen. If you're calling about an incident involving one of my cars, press 1. Involving a gun, press 2. To apply for a job operating one or both, press 3. " Minus 2
Catholics supporting female priests gather in Philadelphia. Church officials and NAMBLA protest. Plus 1
Bankruptcy court trustee opposes restaurateur Neil Stein's proposal to triple his salary. How the hell did Georges Perrier get that job anyway? Plus 1
In interview, Ira Einhorn complains of not getting credit for helping to found Earth Day. Letting a woman decompose in your closet does not make you an environmentalist. Minus 3
Pennsylvania Economy League and Daily News host forum on making Philly more hip. Sure, why not -- put 100 nerds at 100 computers for 100 years, one of them is bound to come up with something. Plus 2
Flyers ousted from playoffs after disappointing performance against Ottawa. If only Bobby Clarke were crazy enough to include himself in this off-season's roster purge. Minus 3
University of Pennsylvania's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology conned out of $48,000 for overpriced supplies, like $30 light bulbs, indictment shows. Also explains why some of the ancient Egyptian artifacts bear the words "Bangles World Tour 1987." Minus 2
Total pluses: 4
Total minuses: 11
Score for the week: -7
Last week’s score: -4
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