George Martorano is serving one of the longest federal sentences for a nonviolent offense in America. Is it because he wouldn't drop the dime on his late dad?
by Brendan McGarvey

also:
Hotel ACANA
A West Philly group helps African immigrants reach for their American dream.
By Hamida Kinge

Overseas Plight
A group of Sudanese West Philadelphians works to help torture victims recover.
By Hannah Yi

Recent cover stories...

february 24

Home & Design Space Invaders

Twelve design pros reveal the secrets of cheap chic.
by Brian Howard

plus:

Smarter by Design

City Living Dilemmas: Solved!

Treasures from the Trash

Window Dressing

Disco Jockey

Going for the Gold

Basic In Sink

february 17

Out of the Abyss

Once isolated, young breast cancer survivors now find strength in numbers. This weekend, thousands will meet in Philly to find a way out of the darkness.
by Bruce Schimmel

february 10

Damaged Goods

Once arrested and charged with framing a drug dealer, two Philly cops deal with life back on the job.
by Brian Hickey

february 3

How They'll Lose

Super Bowl vs. New England
by Brian Hickey

plus:

Jesus Geek Superstar

also:

january 27
Let's Go.:33 ways to reinvent, rethink and recharge our beleaguered transit agency. Other cities around the world have cool public transportation systems. Why can't we? —Duane Swierczynski

january 20
Spring Forward:2nd Season Arts Preview —Lori Hill

january 13
Left Behind:A rare look inside North Broad's Divine Lorraine, a hotel with a heavenly past on the cusp of (commercial) resurrection. —Mike Newall

january 6
Jim Warren Meets Vampirella:He built a multimillion dollar empire out of monster magazines, plastic skulls and dirt from Count Dracula's estate, only to lose it to real-life terrors. But now, Jim Warren is ready to rise again, along with the woman who inspired it all. —Duane Swierczynski

december 30
What Happened Next?:We revisit our biggest stories of 2004. —Brian Hickey

december 23
"Oh, You Shouldn't Have…":But we did. Here are City Paper's gift suggestions for local celebs, pols, teams, neighborhoods, companies, institutions and everyone else in dire need this holiday season. —Duane Swierczynski

december 16
Gang Mentality:Is recent school violence a flashback to 1970s street gangs? Or is it something more dangerous? —Doron Taussig

december 9
Holiday Dining & Entertaining Guide:CityPaper proudly presents 12 of the most eclectic, nondenominational, festive, frightening and just plain wrong-headed party ideas for all of your holiday needs.* —Brian Howard

december 2
Bought and Sold in America:Seven women now living in, and around, Upper Darby were victims of human trafficking. Their case sparked public outrage. But are they better off today? —Helen i-lin Hwang

november 25
Wireless Mike:Mike Missanelli says he doesn't care if you hate him. (Or if he gets back on the air.) —Doron Taussig

november 18
2004 Holiday Gift Guide / Holiday Book Quarterly: —Brian Howard