Intro by Patrick Rapa

Let Them Rock
The Capitol Years get drunk on their first full band full-length.
By Michael Pelusi

Stark Raving
Laptop battler Starkey clicks on the IDM scene.
By Andrew Parks

Music Lessons
Self-taught on an unpopular instrument, Chestnut Hill jazz flutist Walter Bell doesn't mind doing things the hard way.
By Shaun Brady

Hit Paraders
Welcome to My Face turns back the clock and cranks up the rock.
By Mike Newall

Mad Pop
Box Five makes music out of math and color. Feel free to dance.
By Patrick Rapa

Taking Root
Emily Ana Zeitlyn finds her voice in The Weeds.
By M.J. Fine

Good Move
Enon U-Hauls it to Philly.
By Nick Sylvester

The Message
Hezekiah drops his debut and defends his words.
By Patrick Rapa

Recent cover stories...

march 3

In the Name of His Father

George Martorano is serving one of the longest federal sentences for a nonviolent offense in America. Is it because he wouldn't drop the dime on his late dad?
by Brendan McGarvey

plus:

Hotel ACANA

Overseas Plight

february 24

Home & Design Space Invaders

Twelve design pros reveal the secrets of cheap chic.
by Brian Howard

plus:

Smarter by Design

City Living Dilemmas: Solved!

Treasures from the Trash

Window Dressing

Disco Jockey

Going for the Gold

Basic In Sink

february 17

Out of the Abyss

Once isolated, young breast cancer survivors now find strength in numbers. This weekend, thousands will meet in Philly to find a way out of the darkness.
by Bruce Schimmel

february 10

Damaged Goods

Once arrested and charged with framing a drug dealer, two Philly cops deal with life back on the job.
by Brian Hickey

also:

february 3
How They'll Lose:Super Bowl vs. New England —Brian Hickey

january 27
Let's Go.:33 ways to reinvent, rethink and recharge our beleaguered transit agency. Other cities around the world have cool public transportation systems. Why can't we? —Duane Swierczynski

january 20
Spring Forward:2nd Season Arts Preview —Lori Hill

january 13
Left Behind:A rare look inside North Broad's Divine Lorraine, a hotel with a heavenly past on the cusp of (commercial) resurrection. —Mike Newall

january 6
Jim Warren Meets Vampirella:He built a multimillion dollar empire out of monster magazines, plastic skulls and dirt from Count Dracula's estate, only to lose it to real-life terrors. But now, Jim Warren is ready to rise again, along with the woman who inspired it all. —Duane Swierczynski

december 30
What Happened Next?:We revisit our biggest stories of 2004. —Brian Hickey

december 23
"Oh, You Shouldn't Have…":But we did. Here are City Paper's gift suggestions for local celebs, pols, teams, neighborhoods, companies, institutions and everyone else in dire need this holiday season. —Duane Swierczynski

december 16
Gang Mentality:Is recent school violence a flashback to 1970s street gangs? Or is it something more dangerous? —Doron Taussig

december 9
Holiday Dining & Entertaining Guide:CityPaper proudly presents 12 of the most eclectic, nondenominational, festive, frightening and just plain wrong-headed party ideas for all of your holiday needs.* —Brian Howard

december 2
Bought and Sold in America:Seven women now living in, and around, Upper Darby were victims of human trafficking. Their case sparked public outrage. But are they better off today? —Helen i-lin Hwang

november 25
Wireless Mike:Mike Missanelli says he doesn't care if you hate him. (Or if he gets back on the air.) —Doron Taussig