The Bell Curve

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

Tyler School of the Arts to move from Elkins Park to Temple's North Philadelphia campus. North Philly weed dealers celebrate with dinner at Osteria. Even

Eagles cheerleader Janelle Stangl named one of the four hottest NFL cheerleaders by Maxim magazine. There's always next year for Dave Spadaro. Plus 1

A federal judge dismisses a man's petition to recoup legal fees after he was tried and acquitted in the Milton Street fraud case. Mostly because he was Milton Street and not acquitted at all. Even

Councilmen Bill Green and William K. Greenlee announce they will introduce legislation to ban handheld phones while driving. That is, if Coucilman Lee Green Williams doesn't stop them. Plus 4

Barack Obama's general-election campaign in Philadelphia will utilize Democratic ward leaders and street money. Defense Secretary Carol Ann Campbell has a nice ring to it. Plus 1

Michael Nutter sings "House of the Rising Sun" at Time, while lounging with his office staff. Then Al Taubenberger launches into "Whatever Lola Wants," and the mood is ruined. Plus 9

The Delaware River Port Authority says the toll for bridges from Pennsylvania to New Jersey will increase by $1 for the next two years. "Answer me these questions three," says troll in DRPA uniform. "Question one: Do you have $3? Question two: Do you have another dollar? Question three: How much does a Wii cost?" Minus 3

Total pluses: 15

Total Minuses: 3

Total for the week: 12

Last Week's Total: 11