|
|
||||
![]() |
![]() |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
||
![]() |
||||
![]() |
||||
|
|
November 7-13, 2002 the bell curve The Bell CurveCity Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life Ed Rendell elected governor. WIP to move to Harrisburg and broadcast statewide. Plus 10 Eagles send cheerleaders to Sarajevo to entertain U.S. troops. NFL players start flying in as well when word gets out about peephole in their tent. Plus 1 Sen. Arlen Specter writes to New York Times in response to article that said Philly is a “banana republic” and Eagles fans are “cruel.” May have gone too far, however, with crack about not having lost any tall buildings lately. Plus 1 On Election Day, Daily News puts Winona Ryder on the cover. A spokesperson credits the coverage to Ryder’s getting more votes than Mike Fisher in Philly. Minus 1 SEPTA cops host Halloween party for kids. The severed heads and limb props are strikingly lifelike. Plus 1 J.Lo and Ben Affleck movie, Jersey Girl, ends production in Philly. Total impact of ass-fetishist tourism for the city: $7.3 million. Plus 1 About 600 show up at Franklin Mills Mall to audition for next season of American Idol. Gossip on 417 of them can be found in this week’s “Ice Pack.” Plus 1 With his campaign fading, Mike Fisher airs commercial saying Ed Rendell will raise state taxes to give more money to Philly. Damn straight -- that’s why we endorsed him. Minus 3 SEPTA doing poor job with its own “on time or free” offer, Daily News reports. But doing well with “What Red Light?” and “We'll Keep Your Change” programs. Minus 2 Total pluses: 15 Total minuses: 6 Score for the week: 9 Last week’s score: -5
-- Respond to this article in our Forums -- click to jump there
Recent Comments
Q&A with DAKOTA FANNING: "I’m more of a shower singer when no one is home, the door is closed and the shower is loud enough." `Awesome interview!` » SURPRISE!: Urban artists love Obama `GODMAN ENZO WANTS TO WISH BELATED GREETINGS TO 'F.B.I' HAPPY BIRTHDAY FBI YOU ARE 60YEARS ON MARCH 14TH OF 2010YEAR, FBI YOU ARE BORN IN THE MONTH OF ` » REVIEW: Miro Dance Theatre, 1/30, Painted Bride `It seem a combination of India and English!` » Eternal Teenager: RIP John Hughes, 1950-2009 `It was something for everyone. Even in Ferris Bueller` » NOW SEE THIS: Al Bundy shakes it to Major Lazer `Molly, will you help me make a shot-by-shot remake of this scene?` » SXSW Day 2: The Labelmakers `Kill Rock Stars, Merge, and Sub Pop showcases all on the same day. That is just awesome!` » SURPRISE!: Urban artists love Obama `GODMAN ENZO WANTS TO THE THANK PHILADELPHIA'S CITY PAPER FOR GIVING US A CHANCE TO WRITE WHAT WE FELT, SOME VERY DIFFERENT FROM THE NORMAL COMMENTS RATHER ` » Blahg Humbug `Maybe we should just offer critiques of the artblahg loser's work instead of pretending we don't know who he is.
You can call me VINCENT and I'm just ` » BIG UPS: Local designers lovin' on their hometown
`And when you head west to Lancaster, be sure to check out BUiLDiNG CHARACTER, Downtown Lancaster's Creative Outlet with 30+ vendors selling architectural ` »
Web Exclusives
The Week in Eats Get Out! Daedelus Mon., Feb. 22, 8 p.m., $10, with Nosaj Thing and Jogger, Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 215-291-4919, kungfunecktie.com. Fever Pitch
One Philly dance troupe lets imagination carry it to the farthest corners of reality.
Popular Articles
The Fall Guy The student the School District blamed for the violence at South Philadelphia High School shares his story. It's not the same one District officials have been telling. Reinventing Arlen One year after he fled the GOP, Pa.'s senior senator is scratching and clawing to do what he does best: survive. Seuss Chef Environmental lip service takes a back seat to tasty a.m. fare at Green Eggs Café. The Climb Behind Ladder 15's Ansill-fied revamp. The Next Movement
Oh! Pears' Corey Duncan is assembling an ambitious rock orchestra. ![]() Hot Hands Studio: $50 for $25 Massage, Skin Care & Body Treatments | Curves | Cafe Nola | Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub: Plastic Debit Cards | Philadelphia Orchestra: Four Tickets for April 8, 2010 | Philadelphia Orchestra: Four Tickets for June 3, 2010 | Skirmish Paintball | Swanky Bubbles | Gillian's ticket | Mango Moon HALF OFF DEPOT Why live life at full price? Search Real Estate
Today's Big Deal:
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||