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Also this issue: Paint and Suffering Love (Park) Is All They Need Blackwell's About-face Not Yet Over the Hill |
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May 22-28, 2003
the bell curve
City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life
City Council and SEPTA threaten repercussions if the transit company pursues plan to reduce service. Angel Ortiz says he'll start driving again. Plus 1
Airport executive's resumé says she graduated from Harvard; Harvard says she didn't. But she has The New York Times story about her graduation as proof. Plus 1
Mayor Street says Philadelphia should pursue gambling, provided it's done tastefully. G-Mart promises a ladies entrance at their casino. Plus 1
Either violent crimes at city schools are up 45 percent over last year or they're just being reported more. Incidents of students accidentally shoving themselves into their own lockers have also decreased by 45 percent. Minus 2
PGW plans to go against a law adopted by City Council and discontinue senior citizen discounts. PGW promises this won't interfere with their ongoing violations of laws prohibiting price-gouging, bribery, embezzlement, air pollution and public endangerment. Minus 5
The Department of Homeland Security will give the Philadelphia area $24 million for training, equipment and more. Looks like we're on green alert! Plus 1
Eighty-seven-year-old woman robbed of $1 to $2 million in rare coins, jewelry and antiques. Oh no, wait -- here they are! Minus 2
Sixers eliminated from playoffs. A satisfied Dikembe Mutumbo laughs, fills Jason Kidd's water bottle and sits at the end of the bench. Minus 7
Councilman Frank DiCicco and Philly Police plan on issuing $300 fines to people playing loud music while driving on South Street. Unless it's "In Da Club." Love that song. Minus 4
Total pluses: 4
Total minuses: 20
Score for the week: -16
Last week’s score: -14
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