December 2431, 1998 cover story They Know If You’ve Been Bad or Good Video survellance cameras record Philadelphians withdrawing money from the bank, waiting for the train, even buying a soda at Wawa. Ironically, the government can now watch us…
December 1724, 1998 city beat Twist and Shout A corporate chain is altering Philadelphia’s pretzel profile. by Gwen Shaffer Philadelphia may be the home of the original soft pretzel, but the competition is getting stiff. Or greasy and sugary, depending…
December 1017, 1998 city beat Street Smarts Commissioner Timoney believes education will raise professionalism among Philadelphia’s cops. So he’s bringing colleges to them. by Gwen Shaffer Book ‘Em: Police Captain Donna Sykes has made college her new assignment now…
November 26December 3, 1998 city beat Copping a Prayer The Philadelphia Police Department has revived its clergy program in hopes of using religious leaders to help ease situations and solve crimes. by Gwen Shaffer Police Partnerships: Rev. Clarence Hester…
November 1926, 1998 cover story The Twilight Zone Has the $79 million federal empowerment zone grantawarded to the city four years agobeen a boon or a boondoggle? The answer is not one-dimensional. by Gwen Shaffer Sick and Tired: An…
September 24October 1, 1998 on media Side-Swiped A woman who was mowed down and severely injured by a pack of hardcore cyclists last summer is now suing Philadelphia magazine writer Bill Gifford, charging that he was there when the crash…
September 1017, 1998 cover story Car 32 Where Are You? Juvenile parole officers are teaming up with city cops to track down some of Philadelphia’s most hardcore teenage offenders. Finally, probation has some teeth. Or does it? by Gwen Shaffer…
September 310, 1998 city beat Boning Up He’s No Square: George Washington stands guard over the tomb of the unknown soldier in Washington Square Park photo: Kass Mencher by Gwen Shaffer The remains of at least 15 bodies have…
June 1825, 1998 city beat School House Rock Public schools are exploring a controversial plan to modify the school calendar to combat overcrowding and lackluster test scores. by Gwen Shaffer Some Philadelphia public schools are exploring the possibility of holding…
April 29, 1998 city beat Chestnut Shriek Critics scoff at a plan to revamp Chestnut Street with federal transit money. by Gwen Shaffer Scott Maits’ vision for Chestnut Street photo: Cybermill Studio The mayor’s office may have more to…
