November 27-December 3, 2003

the bell curve

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

Gov. Rendell asks for help coming up with a new slogan for Pennsylvania to replace "Memories Last a Lifetime." May we suggest "Like if you put Jersey through a Brita." Plus 1

Dr. Phil makes appearance at Convention Center for $75 a ticket. Still riding on Oprah's coattails, eh doc? Minus 1

Regional Performing Arts Center and Philadelphia Orchestra sue Delaware company that installed malfunctioning sprinklers in the Kimmel. Among the damages, Orchestra says, are "12 warped violas and look, our musicians got all wrinkly." Minus 2

Flyers star Jeremy Roenick shoots an episode of Hack where he plays a cop. Mike Lieberthal is disappointed a buddy picture is not in the works. Plus 1

Three people are injured and four cars are damaged when wind knocks over wooden scaffolding in Chinatown. Unfortunately, all the cars belonged to Sandra Day O'Connor. Minus 3

Kenyan Joseph Nderitu wins Philadelphia Marathon with record-breaking time. He was just trying to get out of town before he had to pay the wage tax. Plus 5

The New Year's Day Mummers Parade still does not have a television deal. Fox says they'll make an offer as soon as they get Jennaphr Frederick Scotchgarded. Minus 5

According to Daily News, Katz says he'll run again if federal investigation forces Street from office. Aw.

Even

Total pluses: 7

Total minuses: 11

Score for the week: -4

Last week's score: -9

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