August 26-September 1, 2004 naked city Civics, Lessons A Confederate flag causes a stir in the Italian Market. by Deborah Bolling FLAG FLAP: The appearance of the Stars and Bars on an adjacent property caused tension for Italian Market-area resident…

August 5-11, 2004 city beat Sacred Ground REMEMBERING IRIANA: Liza DeJesus, whose daughter was killed four years ago, wants this lot in Hunting Park to become a memorial playground. Photo By: Michael T. Regan A young homicide victim’s mother wants…

July 29-August 4, 2004 city beat A Well Spent Last Breath A FIGHTER UNTIL THE END: Abdel-Muhti speaks during a Socialist Party USA protest last month. He died after a speech in Philadelphia last week. : Courtesy of freethedetainees.org Palestinian…

June 10-16, 2004 cover story Soul Trek by Deborah Bolling The rich history of colonial Philadelphia is not reserved solely for the heroes of the American Revolutionary War or the signers of the Declaration of Independence. In fact, in the…

May 6-12, 2004 cover story Vernell’s Hell Survival skills: Shortly after her son’s death, Vernell Sebrell posted signs on her Beechwood Street porch, criticizing those who refused to investigate the case to her liking. The posters have survived rain, snow…

February 19-25, 2004 city beat Chicken Fight PETA and KFC will square off with ad campaigns. by Deborah Bolling Sometime before month’s end, a new ad campaign featuring legendary comedian Richard Pryor is expected to go up on billboards in…

February 12-18, 2004 city beat Hook ’em Dano! MAN AT WORK: One day into his stint as the Daily News‘ new gossip maven, Dan Gross works the phones for the next big scoop. Photo By: Michael T. Regan An interview…

February 12-18, 2004 city beat Hook ’em Dano! MAN AT WORK: One day into his stint as the Daily News‘ new gossip maven, Dan Gross works the phones for the next big scoop. Photo By: Michael T. Regan An interview…

February 5-11, 2004 on media Race Bait The thinker: Philadelphia magazine editor Larry Platt believes his publication should steward conversations about race. Photo By: Michael T. Regan An interview with Larry Platt, editor of Philadelphia magazine. by Deborah Bolling Last…