Following clash between punk fans and cops, Pointless Fest shuts down two days early. "We were going to go on," say organizers. "But why?" Minus 1

Pointless Fest organizer Sean Agnew blames the altercation on members of a "trainhopping subculture," not ticketholders. You'll recognize them by the Avail patches on their bindles. Even

Business owners around 11th and Walnut streets say this is the sixth summer in a row they've been losing electricity in late afternoons. Way to go, Forrest Theater, with your experimental new production, Running the Air Conditioner and the Toaster Oven at the Same Time. Minus 1

Mike Douglas, who hosted a national television talk show from Philadelphia in the '60s and '70s, passes away at 81. Requested to be buried face down so "Donahue and Griffin can kiss my ass." Minus 5

Employees at Boscov's in Moorestown say Mayor Street has told them it's his favorite place to shop. An inside source tells us Street is now "totally ready for back to school." Minus 2

New project begins to repave South Street and line its sidewalks with bright-red light stands, bike racks and trees. "And maybe a Boscov's?" suggests Mayor Street. Plus 2

Councilman Wilson Goode Jr. says increased hiring of ex-cons will curb violence in the city. "Hold that thought," says Rick Mariano. Plus 2

On-air staffs at Smooth Jazz 106.1 and Sunny 104.5 are fired, amid rumors of a format flip. And there was no joy in the city's elevators that day. Minus 2

Teamsters endorse Gov. Rendell's re-election. "And you will too," says one Teamsters official, looking directly at you. Plus 2

Total Pluses: 6

Total Minuses: 11

This Week's Total: -5

Last Week's Total: -3