November 4–11, 1999 hit and run Not So Colorful Coverage by Gwen Shaffer Do you see any irony here? Both of Philadelphia’s daily newspapers are frequently accused of being “too liberal.” Yet in the mayoral race they chose to endorse…

October 21–28, 1999 city beat Running in Circles When the city elects a new mayor, who will be invited to join his private club? by Gwen Shaffer and Jen Darr It has been said that the people with whom Mayor…

July 22–29, 1999 cover story Power of Attorney by Gwen Shaffer photographs by Trevor Dixon continued from here Williams-Frank graduated from Millersville University, before earning a law degree from Temple. From the time she was a little girl, she planned…

June 24–July 1, 1999 cover story Mixed Signals Is the new $51 million police radio system a public safety boon or a dangerous communications breakdown? by Gwen Shaffer The spot news photographer at the Philadelphia Daily News is never far…

June 17–24, 1999 city beat Fashion Faux Pas A Philly-based fashion designer’s suit against retail giant The Limited Inc. could be the largest trademark infringement case ever heard. by Gwen Shaffer Solange Chadda likes big things. She’s only lived in…

June 10–17, 1999 cover story Life’s a Beach Especially when you call the banks of the Schuylkill River home. by Gwen Shaffer Driving down the shore does not necessarily require hopping on the Atlantic City Expressway. In fact, a shore…

March 4–11, 1999 city beat Russian Roulette In Northeast Philly’s 56th Ward, some voters are speaking a totally different language. Even so, the mayoral candidates should be listening. by Gwen Shaffer   Law of the Land: This law office at…

January 21–28, 1999 city beat High Crimes and Slamming Doors PHA plans to conduct criminal background checks on Section 8 applicants. Housing advocates say the proposal violates civil rights and could be implemented arbitrarily. by Gwen Shaffer   Double Indemnity?…

April 8–15, 1999 city beat Southern Style Torn between the warm sense of community and the abhorrent lack of parking, residents in South Philly’s 39th Ward don’t know whether to love it or hate it.   Catching Rays: Judy Cerrone…