AltWeeklies Wire
Why Did Cops Shoot at a Deranged Man 85 Times?new
Police say Bud Miller refused to drop his gun, and for some that makes his life extinguishable -- but for others, like the nurses on the block who wanted to give him CPR but were denied, he was in desperate need of help and forgiveness.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kia Gregory |
07-23-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
3600 Dead: Is Your Hummer Worth It?new
Speedophiles and cyclists are the enemies of humanity.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Steven Wells |
07-16-2007 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Suboxone, Drug of Choicenew
More recovering addicts are finding help in a tiny pill.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Steve Volk |
07-09-2007 |
Drugs
Tags: Drugs
The Defenestrator: Against Typenew
The Philadelphia anarchist newspaper turns 10.
Philadelphia Weekly |
G.W. Miller III |
07-02-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Craig LaBan Unmasked?new
The Philadelphia Inquirer food critic is facing the greatest assault yet to his anonymity.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Steve Volk |
06-19-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
In Philly, All Bets Are Offnew
Casino development is delayed amid contradictory legislation.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Gwen Shaffer |
06-11-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Philip Dawdy's Gone Blog Wildnew
Can the country's best online mental health journalist make a go of it in our new media landscape?
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
06-04-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
The Al-Aqsa Islamic Society Walks it Offnew
A Philly mosque weathers one member's connection to the planned terror attack at Fort Dix.
Philadelphia Weekly |
G.W. Miller III |
06-04-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Helping Gunshot Victims See the Lightnew
Temple University Hospital's trauma outreach coordinator Scott Charles wants to do everything for young gunshot victims -- keeping them from returning to the emergency room is a good start.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kia Gregory |
06-04-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Changing the Mental Health Procedures Actnew
Pennsylvania Senate Bill 226 would compel some people with severe, disabling mental illness to receive outpatient assisted treatment -- it isn't forced hospitalization, but it is forced treatment.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
05-21-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Anne Gordon Exits, Stage Writenew
The former managing editor reflects on her nine years at the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Steve Volk |
05-21-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Philadelphia's Top 10 Drug Cornersnew
The narcotics trade has taken over much of the city -- unfortunately, the 10 spots here represent only a fraction of the action.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Steve Volk |
05-07-2007 |
Drugs
Tags: Drugs
Tobacco Companies Still Targeting Blacks in Philly's Poor 'Hoodsnew
As communities look for ways to combat the death and destruction that cigarettes wreak upon them, the tobacco companies have gotten only more sophisticated in marketing to those they believe are most likely to become addicted.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Jeffrey Barg |
04-30-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Tube Tied: Philadelphia Inquirer's Shister Loses Columnnew
After Inky restructuring, longtime TV writer Gail Shister declares all her options open.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Steve Volk |
04-23-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
The Eye of God Watches Over Us All ...new
Except in the traditional black church, where being gay is still taboo.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kia Gregory |
04-16-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
