Councilman DiCicco sends letter to Streets Department asking why it takes so long to issue tickets for trash being out early. "Honestly, we don't have the heart to enforce it," responds department. "The people of Bella Vista just love watching the sun rise."
Plus 1

Local community groups are upset by T-shirts that say "Stop Snitching" and "Don't Talk 2 Police." "But," implore group leaders, "please don't lose those "Cop Killer' booty shorts."
Plus 1

Sale of biofuels (gas made from plants) is starting to take off in the region. Y'know, the local stench has been a little asparagus-y.
Plus 2

Fire at Sunoco South Philly plant injures two. "Do two injuries constitute a Fumesday scenario?" ponders Philadelphia Weekly.
Minus 2

Daily News publishes another column by T.O.'s leg. In this installment: "How do you expect me to feed my ankle on this Knight Ridder salary?"
Minus 1

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia debuts on the FX. Coming next season: Everybody Loves Camden.
Plus 1

After a seven-year drought, SEPTA will begin advertising alcoholic beverages on its buses and trains. Agency also unveils new slogan: "Don't break the seal on the third rail."
Even

Flyers trade Jeremy Roenick and sign Peter Forsberg. Thus continuing Philadelphia hockey's proud tradition of millionaire paper tigers.
Plus 1

Gene Mauch, former Phillies manager, passes away at 79. On death bed, asks if Bunning's ready to go.

Total pluses: 6
Total minuses: -9
This week's total: -3
Last week's total: -12