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					Also this issue: Developing Dilemma Does Mayor Street have a problem with the vision thing? Street At the Crossroads, second in a series. -Daniel Brook Blondes and Bikers Hello Hollywood and more news from the Wheels of Soul. -Brendan McGarvey Fuss-Budget -Daniel Brook

January 30-February 5, 2003

the bell curve

City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life

Camper Van Beethoven's lead singer, David Lowery, is doused with pepper spray, ending a concert at the TLA. They must have really sucked -- all we did to the Eagles was boo. Minus 3

El Wingador wins Wing Bowl for the fourth time. Gets coupon entitling him to one free bypass. Plus 3

Mayor Street's new budget plan includes the elimination of 1,614 jobs over the next six years. And that's just his relatives. Plus 1

Philadelphia sues Pennsylvania to overturn a bill that puts the Parking Authority in charge of the city's taxi service. Pa. officials claim convenience: Now a black man can have his car towed and be refused a cab by the same agency. Minus 2

City mulls plan to reopen Chestnut Street in front of Independence Hall, which was closed in 2001 due to terrorism concerns. City argues if there aren't long lines and major inconveniences around our city's main attractions, then the tourists will have already won. Plus 1

A Philadelphia police officer is accused of attacking a superior and trying to infect him with hepatitis C by spitting on him. Later, another officer complains she became pregnant by sharing a bulletproof vest with male co-workers. Minus 1

Son of Northeast Philadelphia faith healers dies, causing police suspicion. Investigation determines they're just not very good faith healers. Even

Water main breaks in Manayunk, damaging several homes. On the upside, all that water washed away the smell of frat boy. Minus 1

Total pluses: 5

Total minuses: 7

Score for the week: -2

Last week’s score: -11