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The Sludge Reportnew

Employees slam plans to privatize a biosolids plant.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Jenna Portnoy  |  04-04-2006  |  Business & Labor

Tale Chasersnew

In the annals of crimes against journalism, Nick Sylvester's composite bar scene in a recent Village Voice cover story is neither culturally significant nor journalistically shocking.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Bruce Schimmel  |  03-28-2006  |  Media

Was It Worth It?new

Staff Sgt. Stephen Sutherland, who died in Iraq on Nov. 12, 2005, left behind a wife and two sons.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Alexandra Zendrian  |  03-28-2006  |  War

Was It Worth It?new

On Feb. 20, 2006, 30-year-old Daniel J. Kuhlmeier was killed when his vehicle struck an IED in Baghdad.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Alexandra Zendrian  |  03-21-2006  |  War

'Not Pro-Life, Not Pro-Choice'new

The Stacey Zallie Foundation tries to keep a nonpartisan stance while it provides "non-judgmental counseling and support" to combat post-abortion grief.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Doron Taussig  |  03-21-2006  |  Sex

Trans Missionnew

Can a 6-year-old make up his mind about being a her?
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Doron Taussig  |  03-14-2006  |  Sex

Was It Worth It?new

When two soldiers knocked on her door, Adeline Maher thought her son Bill had come home from Iraq to surprise her -- but when she didn't recognize them, she realized they were there with a grave message.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Alexandra Zendrian  |  03-07-2006  |  War

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

Shot to the Artnew

After hearing gunshots a few times, a couple in Philadelphia created an anti-violence sign for their apartment, only be told by their landlord that it has to come down.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Jenna Portnoy  |  02-28-2006  |  Housing & Development

Was It Worth It?new

Joseph Maglione was 22 years old on April 1, 2003, when he was killed by non-combat weapon discharge in Kuwait.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Alexandra Zendrian  |  02-28-2006  |  War

Bennett's Choicenew

Was the Philadelphia Inquirer's decision to run "the cartoon" about bravery or braggadocio?
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Paul Curci  |  02-17-2006  |  Media

Was It Worth It?new

John Kulick died in Iraq on Aug. 9, 2005 when his vehicle was hit by an IED; he was 35 years old.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Alexandra Zendrian  |  02-14-2006  |  War

The Big Miedonew

Rumors of an immigration sweep crippled Philadelphia restaurants and scared local Mexicans into hiding.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Doron Taussig  |  02-14-2006  |  Immigration

Block Therapynew

Budget woes in the Philadelphia prison system mean that jailed sex offenders won't receive the therapy they need.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Mike Newall  |  02-03-2005  |  Crime & Justice

Jesus Geek Superstarnew

Michael Marcavage has revealed many different faces: the savvy pundit, the devout muckraker, the confused adolescent, the calculating bigot. But just what does the Great White Hope of the radical right believe in?
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Doron Taussig  |  02-03-2005  |  Religion

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