AltWeeklies Wire
Philly's More Fun When You Get the Facts Straightnew
Travel guides, although often well-intentioned, say all sorts of bizarre things about Philadelphia and the people who live here -- we give you a few choice samples, and our responses.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Joel Tannenbaum |
04-10-2007 |
Books
The Weapons We Neednew
It's fun to read about the U.S. government's new and improved ways to profoundly hurt people.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Duane Swierczynski |
04-10-2007 |
Commentary
The PAC Mentalitynew
Private businessmen from around Louisiana are forming special interest groups at a shocking speed, creating competition for the Old Guard and changing the dynamics of lobbying.
Dining With a Few Reservationsnew
French Quarter restaurants are battling rising costs for food, supplies and insurance as well as staff shortages and a tourism market that hasn't recovered since Katrina.
Gambit |
Troy Gilbert and Stacey Meyer |
04-10-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
History & Ray Naginnew
Black leaders from the Civil Rights era weigh in on New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin's place in the movement -- and local history.
Black Like Obamanew
Forget: "Is Barack Obama black enough to deserve the support of black voters?" The real question should be: "Is Barack Obama equipped to lead the most powerful country in the world?"
Metro Times |
Larry Gabriel |
04-10-2007 |
Commentary
Dennis Cooper Meets Osamu Dazainew
Ryu Murakami isn't afraid of the horrific side of contemporary life, which he renders in writing of an almost unbearable calm serenity.
Baltimore City Paper |
Bret McCabe |
04-10-2007 |
Fiction
Tags: Piercing, Ryu Murakami
A Dream-catcher Storynew
Cummins applies a sensitive skill to the slow movements of the characters peopling the arid landscape of New Mexico and a Navajo reservation in her first novel, Yellowcake.
Baltimore City Paper |
Wendy Ward |
04-10-2007 |
Fiction
Tags: Ann Cummins, yellowcake
The Sound and the Furrynew
A tiger suit, found dress, ukulele, beatboxing, and transfixing simplicity -- meet the Santa Dads.
Baltimore City Paper |
Jess Harvell |
04-10-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Santa Dads
Can We Keep Kids from Repeating Incarcerated Parents' Mistakes?new
More than 2 million children have a parent in prison, and statistics say they're up to six times more likely to go down that same road than other children.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Francesca Heintz |
04-10-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
TV News Asks Too Many Questionsnew
You can't turn on a TV anymore without news people asking you questions, which they are supposed to answer but never do.
Baltimore City Paper |
Brian Morton |
04-10-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Advocating -- and Protesting -- For City School Moneynew
Algebra Project holds "die-in" to protest board's refusal to support education rally.
Baltimore City Paper |
Jason Torres |
04-10-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
Blood Tiesnew
Fifty years ago, Bob Bechtel killed a fellow Swarthmore student -- his family says he grapples with his actions every day ... so why won't he say he's sorry?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Sam Adams |
04-10-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Macky Alston, The Killer Within
Pin the Blame on Accenturenew
In a misguided, poorly executed effort to let the private sector bring "efficiency" to Texas government, the state has squandered at least $100 million, and now officials blame the private consulting company that helped them set it up.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
04-10-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Judge to Strippers: Fondle at Willnew
Part of Orange County's adult entertainment code is declared unconstitutional.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
04-09-2007 |
Performance
Tags: performance
