The Bell Curve
City Paper's Quality-o-Life-o-Meter
Christopher Wright, Councilman Jack Kelly's former chief of staff, testifies that he did not accept bribes, only gifts from friends during tough times. And it is always a tough time when you are that fucking stupid. Minus 1
The District Attorney's office announces it will press charges against a veteran narcotics officer who falsified records to build his cases against drug dealers. You know what's sad? That the District Attorney had to make an announcement that they will enforce the law. Plus 1An archaeologist from Temple finds that Perkiomen Middle School houses about 2,000 rare Native American artifacts, donated by a local businessman. Here's hoping he's not an Indian giver. Plus 3
Philadelphia hosts the Mayors' Institute on City Design. "Tell me what we can build out of stale pretzels and abandoned houses," Nutter says. Even
Nutter announces the city will invest $13 million in local businesses and development. "Just as soon as I poop out $13 million." Plus 2
The First Judicial District stops serving breakfast to jury members amid budget cuts. In fact, they may not even be there when you wake up. Minus 1
Michael Lohan, father of Lindsay, signs up for Damon Feldman's next celeb boxing match. Once you call Vai Sikahema a celebrity, everybody's fair game. Even
Total Pluses: 6
Total Minuses: 2
Total for the Week: 4
Last Week's Total: -9
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