The Bell Curve

City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life

City issues excessive heat warning. Dear Humidity, take a well-deserved week off. Xoxo, The Heat.
Minus 8

Rumor says Comcast is considering bidding for the NHL's TV contract. Games would be featured on its new noDemand service.
Plus 1

Citizen's Bank Park is quickly gaining a rep for easy home runs. "I like my homers like my ladies," says Mike Lieberthal.
Even

Philth magazine debuts with a cover depicting one woman pouring Cheez Whiz on another's breasts. Dear Philth Magazine, would you like a hot dog with that? Xoxo, Milton Street.
Plus 2

Gov. Rendell's slot machines bill has encouraged an increase in racehorse breeding in the state. It's like we always say: You can never tell what'll put a horse in the mood.
Plus 4

South Philadelphians protest a new playground being named after somebody not from the area. But Billy Rinick Park, that they'd have no problem with.
Minus 2

Fan who hacked into computers just so he could complain about the Phillies to local newspapers gets four years in jail. "Was he white?" asks South Philly. "Let's name a park after him."
Even

Thousands of dollars intended to alleviate the city's Live 8 burden were placed in a nonprofit's account run by Mayor Street; he says it's only temporary. By temporary, he means until Milton's birthday.
Even

Total pluses: 7
Total minuses: -10
This week's total: -3
Last week's total: 6

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