AltWeeklies Wire
Introducing the Presidential Passion Quiznew
Not only will the quiz tell you which Democrat you really support, but it will allow you to gauge the depth of that support ... so that you can start preparing for any crushing disappointments that lay in your future.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Charlie Deitch |
04-14-2008 |
Politics
Can You Get Wine Shipped to You Over State Lines?new
Depends on who you ask.
Philadelphia City Paper |
David Snyder |
04-08-2008 |
Food+Drink
So You Want to be the Democratic Nominee for President? How Badly?new
Now that Pennsylvania has become the Next Big Prize in the Democratic primary (which will never end), we got to thinking: How can Philly benefit? So, Barack and Hillary, forget all that talk about the "right way" to order sandwiches, and behold the true path to Philadelphians' hearts: cold, hard cash, and some serious political promises.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Staff |
03-13-2008 |
Politics
What Would a New Open Records Law Mean for Pennsylvania?new
The state's current open records law is widely regarded as one of the worst in the country -- but that may be about to change.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Timothy M. Williams |
02-12-2008 |
Media
The Rickslayernew
Desperate Democrats think that Bob Casey, son of a former Pennsylvania governor, can beat Santorum.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Doron Taussig |
04-18-2006 |
Politics
The Comeback Kidnew
After more than a decade on death row, boxer Anthony "Two Guns" Fletcher fights for his life.
Philadelphia City Paper |
J.F. Pirro |
04-17-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Persistence of Memorynew
Members of the Sudanese community in Philadelphia lead efforts to help their homeland.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Jesse Smith |
04-11-2006 |
International
"Mi Casa, Su Casa"new
AltWeeklies Award - Immigration
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kate Kilpatrick |
04-11-2006 |
Media
2,000 Troops Dead -- and No End in Sightnew
The number of American service members who died in the Iraq war is more than five times larger than the number of dead in the Persian Gulf War. The names of those lost are listed here.
The Village Voice |
Jarrett Murphy |
10-26-2005 |
War
Pennsylvania May Get Its Turn to Consider a Celebrity Guvnew
Lynn Swann, the Hall of Fame wide receiver and catalyst for four Steelers Super Bowl titles, is the all-but-declared Republican candidate for governor.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Charlie Deitch |
09-23-2005 |
Politics
Prison Escapee Tells Story of Mass Jailbreaknew
After Andrew Heim and five other convicts emerged from the tunnel that brought them out of Western Penitentiary in 1997, the adrenaline didn't wear off until they were halfway across Ohio.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Marty Levine |
07-20-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Adoption Fees Vary by Racenew
Many respected, licensed agencies openly charge significantly higher adoption fees for white infants than for children of any other race, making African-American babies available at a fraction of the fees charged for the adoption of white babies. Even the agencies know it's wrong.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
02-21-2005 |
Children & Families
Tags: Pennsylvania, Texas, California, Illinois, Kansas, Utah, Michigan, American Adoptions, An Adoption Alliance, Beth Hall, Catholic Charities, Cradle, Dallas-based Buckner Adoption and Maternity Services, executive director of Pact, Heaven Sent Adoption Services, Multi-Ethnic Placement Act, Sunny Ridge Family Center, Transracial adoption, Washington state
Councilors Seek Culprit Who Let Reporter Listen Innew
The Pittsburgh City Council hunts the member who let a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter listen in on a conference call, but its closed-door conversation may be the real crime.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Rich Lord |
12-09-2004 |
Media
Bill Clinton Cries Foulnew
Bill Clinton made a sharp and perhaps surprising attack on George W. Bush this week, saying in a speech Monday in Philadelphia that the president may be using the war on terror to scare voters away from the polls.
The Village Voice |
James Ridgeway |
10-27-2004 |
Politics
Joey Grew Upnew
In spite of their skills, autistic people have trouble entering the workforce because they're not team players. A Pennsylvania task force reports there’s currently very little help available for autistic adults seeking jobs. Third in a three-part series
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Rich Lord |
10-08-2004 |
Science
