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Developing a Mathematical Model for Predicting Murders in Philadelphianew
John Toczek is rolling out a project he's calling the Analytics X Prize. It's a contest to develop a mathematical model for predicting murders in Philadelphia, something the Police Department could use to best deploy its resources.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Howard |
01-05-2010 |
Crime & Justice
Kayaking Through the Dead Center of Philadelphianew
The Schuylkill River is a mysterious beast. It's a living thing that, for the most part, has remained shrouded from the very population it spawned and sustains.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Howard |
04-21-2009 |
Sports
Olney the Lonelynew
Peering through the kaleidoscope of one of Philly's most diverse and overlooked neighborhoods.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Howard |
02-24-2009 |
Housing & Development
Tags: Philadelphia, neighborhoods
Looking Forward, Looking Backnew
It's nice to hear Barack Obama give speeches. But I think we all, President Obama included, are long past ready for him to get down to the business of fixing this country. Because as the big guy made abundantly clear, this country's busted up.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Howard |
01-27-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: Obama inauguration
Bush Can't Get Out of Dodge Quick Enoughnew
When you consider that Bush took office eight long years ago with a large budget surplus and a shrinking national debt, it's no wonder everyone's making like Muntader al-Zaidi and taking parting shots.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Howard |
12-23-2008 |
Commentary
New Sustainability Mag Builds a Base in Phillynew
Living sustainably has been a buzzed-about notion for years, but given the economic uncertainty we're all steeping in at present, the idea's become trendy for an entirely new reason. Into the breach comes Grid, a fledgling magazine pointing "Towards a Sustainable Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Howard |
12-02-2008 |
Media
Cozmic Cat Returns to Spin in Philadelphianew
When the city's top DJ went to Toronto, all she left us was alone.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Howard |
07-31-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Cozmic Cat
Trk Strnew
The Yah Mos Def's Bryan Poerner's got a brand-new bag (line).
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Howard |
04-03-2007 |
Fashion
Tags: fashion
Philly on the Makenew
Does anyone make anything anymore? Turns out the answer is a resounding yes.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Howard |
02-13-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Staking Her Claimnew
Cynthia G. Mason is no quitter.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Howard |
12-13-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Cynthia G. Mason
Namechecknew
Even though they're playing a farewell show, it's not really goodbye for Philly favorites Mazarin.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Howard |
12-05-2006 |
Music
Just for Smitenew
The power of God compels The Thermals' Hutch Harris to lash out against The Man.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Howard |
10-03-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Thermals
Philly's Other Bike Racenew
The North American Cycle Courier Championships are coming to Philadelphia -- are we ready? Are they?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Howard |
08-29-2006 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Bones Brigadenew
Eyeball Skeleton is the brainchild of a precocious couple of kids: Charlie Brown (11) and his brother JJ Brown ("10 next month"), with help from dad, Bill Brown (31).
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Howard |
05-02-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Eyeball Skeleton
Drivennew
Will Steve Christini's 10-year quest for two-wheel drive change the motorcycle industry, or push him over the edge?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Howard |
03-07-2006 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
