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February 9-15, 2006

The Big Miedo
How rumors of an immigration sweep crippled city restaurants and scared local Mexicans into hiding.
by Doron Taussig

Culture Shock
This Week in A & E
A New City Paper Feature

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news

Tax Burdened: In University City, a nonprofit dedicated to picking up litter and conducting safety patrols is tired of relying solely on voluntary contributions to fund its activities.

Political Notebook | The Bell Curve | Philly Blunt | more news...

opinion

Editor's Letter by Duane Swierczynski
Spare Change My God. I can't believe it. I'm actually sitting here, writing one of those editor's letters about "why we redesigned the paper."

Loose Canon | more opinion...

arts

Story in Song: A new opera gets its libretto from Toni Morrison, but much of its vocal talent from Philly.

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naked city

High Infidelity: Why monogamy is soooo passe.

Icepack | Running Numbers | more naked city...

movies

Not Dead Yet: The Western rides again, heading south of the border.

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music

Detroit Jazz City?: Pianist Geri Allen steps out of the shadows to rep her hometown.

DJ Nights | more music...

food

Old-World Charms: Not much has changed at Villa di Roma -- and that's a good thing.

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sex

Paper Doll: Managing a Trois

this week in listings:

Getting Phresh, In The Event That…Your Evangelical In-Laws Are Coming to Town, Word On The Street, What We Heart, Where We Won't Be, Justify Your Existence, more listings...

music listings: folk/world; classical/new music; rock/pop; jazz/blues

other listings: galleries; classes/workshops; open mic; adults, etc.; lgbt; mind/body; volunteer; action/adventure; comedy; performing arts; think tank; games/quizzo; events/festivals; kids, etc.; museums & exhibits; market; readings & book signings; walks

movie listings: showtimes ; rep films