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Also this issue: Baby Blues Gale Warning Eat At Home The New Prohibition |
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June 12-18, 2003
the bell curve
City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life
Philly teacher with the longest tenure retires after 49 years. "They don't make them like me anymore," she explains. "Completely stab-proof." Minus 3
Restaurateur Neil Stein checks himself into alcohol and substance abuse rehab. He's told at the front desk that he really should have made a reservation and that he'll have to come back tomorrow, unless he'd like to try the facility's controversial sidewalk rehab. Minus 2
Mayor Street changes his mind about giving his inexperienced brother, Milton, a $1-million contract to maintain baggage equipment at the airport. And he'll have to return the Fisher-Price tool belt. Minus 1
Phillies deny that the new ballpark won’t be ready in time for the start of the 2004 season. Team is also saying that the new ballpark may look a bit like the Vet at first and may even be in the same location. Even
Larry Mendte switches from NBC-10 to CBS 3. But his trademark "Stupid News Tricks" remains the intellectual property of NBC. Even
City Council raises anti-blight budget by $15 million. The money will be used to bring check-cashing shops to troubled neighborhoods. Plus 1
Speaker of the House John Perzel wants to install 3,000 slot machines in Convention Center to alleviate debt. Or at least pass it along to the customer. Plus 1
NBC 10 reporter Tiffany McElroy given promise ring by former station weather guesser John Bolaris, according to Daily News. Don't hold your breath waiting for Tropical Storm Johnny, Tiff. Bolaris promised us a lot of things. Even
Total pluses: 2
Total minuses: 6
Score for the week: -4
Last week’s score: -1
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