May 714, 1998 hit and run Faster Than A Speeding Tugboat FastShip Atlantic Inc., the maritime company that is trying to launch a high-speed cargo ship business between Philadelphia and Europe, is still without an official commitment from the Delaware…
May 714, 1998 critic pick|soul King Britt Presents Sylk 130 When Britt gets on the phone, he laughs about his single’s success and the impact his debut album, When the Funk Hits the Fan (Ovum/Ruffhouse), has made world-wide. He rattles…
April 30May 7, 1998 critic pick|rock/pop Chantal Kreviazuk “I try to stay away from the entire star-making, categorizing thing that’s been going so heavily with women singers in the past few years,” says the 24-year-old on the phone from her…
April 30May 7, 1998 on media Spooked over the Spook Philadelphia The strip in question is The Wizard of Id, a daily staple since 1964. Remember it? Takes place somewhere in the Middle Ages, features the wizard, the king (as…
April 2330, 1998 i Jim In Bold A young poet’s legacy. Jim Wheeler, a talented gay artist from Lebanon, PA, committed suicide in November at the age of 18. The poem reprinted below reflects some of the pain and confusion…
April 2330, 1998 on media Rabinowitz Rights Once again, Philadelphia Weekly writer Karen Abbott has proven that she is a gifted writer. This week’s cover story, based on her exclusive interviews with Main Line wife murderer Craig Rabinowitz, is a…
April 1623, 1998 music issue|collectors Harrison Ridley Jr. Temple professor, WRTI radio personality, jazz and African-American historian and lecturer. photo: Adam Wallacavage Background: Ridley uses his records not only for personal enjoyment, but also as research tools in his history…
April 1623, 1998 music issue Top Sellers Top Selling Local Records 611 RECORDS 611 S. Fourth St., 413-9100 Josh Wink, “6th Sense” (Ovum Recordings) King Britt Presents Sylk 130, When The Funk Hits The Fan (Ovum Recordings) Robbie Tronco,…
April 916, 1998 hit and run Burger Ball Slam dunks never tasted so good. At least, that is what McDonald’s wants you to think. The burger giant has slapped its new “My McDonald’s” logo on 30 basketball backboards located at…
April 916, 1998 hit and run Burger Ball Slam dunks never tasted so good. At least, that is what McDonald’s wants you to think. The burger giant has slapped its new “My McDonald’s” logo on 30 basketball backboards located at…
