AltWeeklies Wire
Isn't That Super? A Dispatch from the 31st Annual Superman Celebrationnew
Each year since 1979, fans of Superman from around the world descend upon Metropolis, a sleepy hamlet (population 6,482) on the banks of the Ohio River at the southern tip of Illinois, to pay their respects to the iconic "Man of Steel." This year, we were there.
Riverfront Times |
Jennifer Silverberg |
07-31-2009 |
Culture
Yes! No Growthnew
New residents are costing each of us 60 cents a day -- it's time to say, "Stop!"
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
05-24-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: Metropolis
Stand by Your Man?new
The mayor and City Council passed a plan to scrutinize Chief Pennington and the police department -- now get on with the job!
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
05-10-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: Metropolis
The High Price of Free Speechnew
When we silence the bigots, everyone's freedom is diminished.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
03-15-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: Metropolis
Stupid Secessionistsnew
Metro Atlanta is facing a plague of new cities and counties -- soon every household will be a municipality.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
02-22-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: Metropolis
ATL Confidentialnew
Two cop tales -- one fact, one fiction -- have scary parallels.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
02-01-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: Metropolis
Does the Train Have Wheels?new
Critics grouse: Beltline emphasis is parks, not transit.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
01-25-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: Metropolis
Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuknew
Three Stooges invade Capitol, armed with bimbos, incompetence and junk science.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
01-18-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: Metropolis
Resolutions Revealednew
A peek at New Year's resolutions from Georgia's leaders.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
01-04-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: Metropolis
Grand Theft Georgianew
Little Sonny-boy gets his wish for Christmas
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
12-21-2006 |
Commentary
Tags: Metropolis
Whipped, Beaten and Without a Cluenew
Georgia's Democratic Party doesn't have candidates, a message or organization.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
11-24-2006 |
Commentary
Tags: Metropolis
A Rewarding Risknew
Jerome Russell sees new communities arising in West Atlanta.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
11-16-2006 |
Commentary
Tags: Metropolis
Gestapo, Thought Police and Usnew
Immigration is a real problem -- police-state tactics aren't the solution.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
11-09-2006 |
Commentary
Tags: Metropolis
Reparations? Hell, Yesnew

The toll of the Atlanta Race Riot can be measured in the poverty of blacks today.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John F. Sugg |
09-21-2006 |
Commentary
Tags: Metropolis