The Bell Curve

City Paper's Quality-o-Life-o-Meter

National Trust for Historic Preservation places Boyd Theater on "most endangered historic sites" list. "But who will protect the Forum?" cries Stu Bykofsky. "I saw my first steam-powered skinescope there in 1913." Even

Citing fatigue, controversial Rev. Jeremiah Wright cancels two appearances in Philadelphia. "I'm tired," says Wright. "Also, the U.S. government is slowly poisoning the Boyd Theater." Plus 2

Contractor admits to giving John Dougherty special treatment when pricing his extensive home renovations. "And after I go to jail for him, he'll owe me two favors." Minus 2

Police commissioner Charles Ramsey fires four officers caught on tape beating suspects. And yells at the one dude who kicked the car. Why'd you kick the car, dude? Plus 4

Milton Street's tax evasion sentencing pushed back to July. That's another month of begging for a pardon outside Nutter's window with a boombox blaring "Sledgehammer." Even

FBI hunting for man suspected of five Center City bank robberies. "We're completely baffled!" says FBI. "What's his motive? Where will he strike next? Could be anywhere." Minus 3

Local media asked not to question Barbara Walters about affair with former Sen. Edward Brooke during her appearance at the Free Library. "We're trying to eat," explains Library. Minus 2

Philly looking into SmartBike bike-sharing system. Future headline: Philly looking for SmartBikes. They're not where we left them. Plus 1

Total Pluses: 7

Total Minuses: 7

This Week's Total: 0

Last Week's Total: 4