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May 14-20, 2003 the bell curve The Bell CurveCity Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life Several women report being groped by man on bicycle in Center City and South Philly. Five bucks says it's a news director for a local TV station -- this is sweeps month. West Philly merchants say SEPTA's massive rehab of Market-Frankford El is killing business. SEPTA officials resist urge to ask what effect a collapse would have. Mayor criticizes Sam Katz for taking $267,000 severance package from Greater Philadelphia First. Look who's talking -- Street's been stealing his taxpayer-funded paycheck since inauguration day. House Speaker Perzel proposes allowing casinos in Philly. By the way, he adds, ever notice how much ¹Perzel' sounds like ¹Rendell'? City throws party for residents close to or more than 100 years old. The holidays come early for Melanie Hopkins. Nude models at Moore College of Art & Design vote to unionize. Can't wait for their first strike. Daily News disputes Streets Department's claim that it filled every pothole in city. You mean we missed wards that Katz won in '99? a spokesman asks. Oh, what a shame. Neil Stein's struggling restaurant Avenue B to close. Guess the B stands for broke. During visit, U.S. Interior Secretary raises possibility of again closing Chestnut Street by Independence Hall. Risk of terrorists hijacking building and flying it into Liberty Bell is just too great.
Total pluses: 3 Total minuses: 17 Score for the week: -14 Last week's score: -7 
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