July 14-20, 2005 cover story Trash Daze Photo By: Michael T. Regan Why budgetary constraints and lack of enforcement leave Philadelphians to grapple with refuse. by Jenna Portnoy Years from now, Philadelphia will look back on Live 8 weekend as…
June 23-29, 2005 city beat Holy War sacred ground: The Rev. Dr. Ken Staley would like to move Christian Stronghold Baptist Church to an undeveloped industrial-park site near 49th and Parkside. Photo By: Mike Mergen A vacant West Philly lot…
June 9-15, 2005 city beat Hiding Treasures striking pose: Among the artifacts in Girard College’s little-known collection is a bust of Marquis de Lafayette. Photo By: Michael T. Regan Public access to Stephen Girard’s artifacts could soon be scaled back.…
June 2- 8, 2005 city beat Sticker Shock everywhere signs: Though nobody’s yet declared their campaign intentions, the 2007 mayor’s race has already hit the streets. Photo By: Michael T. Regan The mayoral primaries are 23 months away, but it’s…