February 29–March 7, 1996 city beat Managed Controversy Managing Director Joe Certaine hired an ex-City Council aide on Feb. 9. Four days later, Certaine changed his mind. By Scott Farmelant Here tomorrow, gone today. That’s Jerry Dever’s lesson after Managing…

cover storynewsopinionartsmoviesmusicnaked cityfoodlistings classifieds real estate jobzone forums browse win personals about us contact us advertise with us CP jobs & internships Dish Restaurant Guide Subscribe Email Newsletter March 7–14, 1996 cover story|sidebar The Zen Of Pizza Pizza makers reveal…

February 22–29, 1996 city beat Witch Way If Harrisburg says okay, Ann Duckworth’s Three Witches group will gain status as a non-profit religious entity. By Scott Farmelant When you think of a “witch,” do you conjure up visions of Broom…

February 15–22, 1996 city beat Bernie Burned The never-ending-saga of Ed Cummings, aka “Bernie S.,” lands the computer hacker behind bars. Again. By Scott Farmelant Fresh off a seven month prison stint, a smiling Ed Cummings dropped by City Paper…

January 11–18, 1996 cover story They’re at every opening, every post-show party, every cultural event… The Ticket Guy: Nathan Lerner By Scott Farmelant Imagine getting free tickets to all types of events — plays, movies, concerts. Once you have them,…

December 28, 1995–January 4, 1996 city beat A Thin Gay Line Cops promise to hire more gays and lesbians, but success is hard to measure. By Scott Farmelant Police Commissioner Richard Neal’s promise to the gay community sounds simple enough:…

December 28, 1995–January 4, 1996 city beat A Thin Gay Line Cops promise to hire more gays and lesbians, but success is hard to measure. By Scott Farmelant Police Commissioner Richard Neal’s promise to the gay community sounds simple enough:…

October 19–26, 1995 city beat Bullseye Bernie By Scott Farmelant Bernie Rubin’s firm has a knack for pissing people off. First, Rubin Montgomery Realty inspired Tenant Action Group to blast Rubin as a scam artist. Soon after, Community Legal Services…

October 12–19, 1995 cover story Dead Men Can Vote Dead Men Can Vote. Voting fraud is alive and well in Philadelphia. By Scott Farmelant Don’t ask Sherry Swirsky about election fraud. The 18-year observer of Philadelphia elections and co-chair of…