The Bell Curve

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

City appeals court order that it should pick up trash from condominium complexes as it does for private residences. As usual, trailer trash can be picked up on Delaware Avenue.
Plus 1

West Philly garbagemen complain that street blocked off by CSX has become a dumping ground. We're looking at you, condo owners.
Minus 3

Study shows that Pennsylvania residents are frequently denied access to information and statistics that are supposed to be public records. Study not found.
Minus 3

Councilman Jim Kenney urges Philadelphians to keep their babies quiet during movies. "For chrissakes," objects Frank DiCicco, "I was just asking you to pass the damn popcorn."
Minus 2

PennDOT reports fatalities have dropped since the repeal of motorcycle helmet laws. Turns out they were wearing them backwards.
Plus 2

Daily News columnist accuses Action News's Dann Cuellar of attempting to sound like a black person while interviewing a black person. Even worse, when responding to the Daily News, Cuellar attempted to sound like a half-literate half wit.
Even

Mother crashes her minivan into the front door of a West Philly grade school because she was upset about her child being bullied. "Who's the PTA president now? Me, bitches! That's who!"
Plus 3

Daily News says drivers are ignoring signs to reduce speed in school zones. Really, it's just the one mom.
Minus 1

Clear Channel exec complains that Street's plan to raise money for libraries by taxing billboard companies is unfair. Try thinking of it as the John Street Hidden Surcharge.
Minus 1

Total Pluses: 6
Total Minuses: -10
This Week's Total: -4
Last Week's Total: -15