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December 25-31, 2002 the bell curve City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life Archdiocese officials agree to meet with D.A.'s Office over allegations of sexual abuse by priests. Finally, separation of church and state trumped by need for separation of priest and boy. (April) Plus 3 Mayor Street tells NAACP meeting that blacks run city. White union leaders who run Street snicker quietly among selves. (April) Minus 5 A developer contemplates replacing parking lots and abandoned warehouses on 31st Street near Girard with 176 townhomes and condos. "Or a big crater," says developer. "Either one." (May) Plus 2 Cops investigate claim that Allen Iverson barged into an apartment with a gun looking for his wife and cousin. For the first time in years, he didn't shoot when he was open. (July) Minus 3 IKEA reconsiders building at old incinerator site in Northern Liberties, now looking at former rail yard in South Philly. Will feature Philly-only products, like "Youse" futons, "Wooder" kitchen sets and "Wotdafuck" lamps. (July) Plus 4 Ira Einhorn's attorney asks that his wife testify via satellite from France because prosecutor won't promise not to arrest her. That, and Ira can't kill her there. (Aug.) Minus 1 Local skateboarders say city not holding up its end of bargain to find new site to replace Love Park. In response, mayor's office suggests site with endless asphalt and great ramps -- I-95. (Aug.) Minus 4 Street administration preparing bill to allow city to take possession of up to 3,000 privately owned properties, mostly empty lots. And Carl Singley's house. (Oct.) Plus 5 Meteorologist John Bolaris leaves NBC-10 for personal reasons. Later upgrades explanation to severe personal reasons, then personal reasons of the century. (Oct.) Plus 1 Total pluses: 15 Total minuses: 13 Score for 2002 in Review: 2 
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