Associated Press study says Philly's image as an old city and its wage tax are a deterrent for college graduates thinking of moving here. Thanks for the tip, wire service. We'll send the pony right back. Minus 3

At Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board hearing, Donald Trump says his proposed TrumpStreet casino in East Falls will "transform" the neighborhood. Into Juniata. Minus 1

Philly cab drivers protest rules that would call for retiring cars after 250,000 miles and linking the cabs to dispatchers with GPS. Coming next week: The "Do We Really Need Licenses?" rally. Minus 3

WMGK DJ notices errors in the tapes used to make the soon-to-be-released Beatles box set, causing Capitol to re-press the CDs. "Did somebody summon Larry Kane?!" booms voice from the skies. "No," says DJ. Plus 1

Survey names Philadelphia the fifth-best city to live in in the event of an oil crisis. That's great, here's hoping we avoid that fumesday scenario. Plus 1

FBI names new head of its Philadelphia Division, an explosives expert. First day in office: Wire City Hall. Like, for real. Plus 7

Animal rights activists banned from the zoo hire an undercover agent to keep watch on Dulary the elephant. Details of his report include, "Day one: Dulary in pen, takes ginormous dump," "Day two: Dulary in pen, takes hugantic fucking dump," and "Day three: Dulary in pen. Seriously, what the hell are they feeding her?" Plus 1

The city's "homeless czar" Robert Hess leaves to take a similar job in New York City. "Mission accomplished," he proclaims, before heading north up the Delaware on a dragon boat rowed by orphans, wastrels and runaways. "Mush!" Plus 1

Total pluses: 11

Last week's total: -2