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And ! They're Off!
Here’s a look at the crowded field of Democrats lining up for the at-large race. Next week, Republicans and independents.
-Daryl Gale

The Missing Link
Pro-life billboards connecting abortion and breast cancer are raising hackles around the region.
-Deborah Bolling

French Whine
-Daniel Brook

Ballot Stuffed
-Mary F. Patel

March 27-April 2, 2003

the bell curve

City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life

School District chief calls for deep cuts in non-teaching personnel to balance budget. What about all the teachers who fall into that category? Plus 2

Though not even open yet, Constitution Center helps FBI recover copy of Bill of Rights stolen in 1865. PBS executives cream in pants over possibility for Constitutional detective series. Plus 1

Federal agents begin "voluntary" interviews with local Iraqis. To gauge their "interest" in visiting certain federally owned "resorts" for "vacations" of indefinite length. Minus 5

Newborn left on doorstep in Northern Liberties. Parents shocked to find that when cleaned up, baby goes for three times its original value. Minus 1

Gov. Rendell calls for state income tax hike that would make it possible for Philly to reduce its wage tax. That's right you Erie motherfuckers -- the city brother is running this state! Running it! Plus 6

Pennsylvania Ballet considering shuttered Sameric movie theater for office and classroom space. But removing petrified Ju Ju Bees and unsticky-ing floors to prevent injuries to dancers will cost millions. Plus 3

Lawsuit by man who spent 26 days in jail after being mistakenly identified as a traffic scofflaw prompts reforms. From now on, mistakenly identified scofflaw suspects will be quickly beaten and released. Plus 2

Citing mismanagement, International Roofers Union seizes control of the Philly local. The roofers, the roofers, the roofers are all fired. Plus 1

Total pluses: 15

Total minuses: 6

Score for the week: 9

Last week’s score: -6

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