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January
	January 5–11 Writing Contest Winners 2000	January 12–18 Second Season Arts Preview	January 19–25 It Knows What You Watched Last Tuesday: Arbitron's Portable People Meter, now being tested in Philadelphia, is a revolutionary advance in audience research. It's also a little spooky -- and chances are someone you know is wearing one right now. by Frank Lewis

	January 26–February 1 Inaugural Bawl: The theme for President Bush's inaugural weekend was 'Celebrating America's Spirit Together.' Easier said than done. by Gwen Shaffer

February
	February 2–8 Deadly Destiny: The nightmare of the killing fields continues to haunt Philadelphia's Cambodian community. by Helen i-lin Hwang	February 9–15 Killing Me Softly: Listening to love songs until you want to die. by Michael Pelusi	February 16–22 Marian's Song: Blanche Burton-Lyles is on a mission to preserve the Philadelphia legacy of her mentor, Marian Anderson, the legendary contralto whose courage still inspires African-American musicians confronted by prejudice. by Trish Boppert

	February 23–March 1 Medicine Man: Whether new Phillies manager Larry Bowa is good for what ails the team remains to be seen. But he's helping to push a pill that's been touted as the best thing since penicillin -- a claim which doesn't sit well with medical professionals. by Frank Lewis

March
	March 2–8 Road Hogs: Along with the late-night tows, the maps and the insurance, AAA has an agenda that may be no good for the environment. by Michael A. Rivlin	March 9–15 Breaking Point: In the wake of the Mardi Gras debacle, the blame game began in force. Who was responsible? Can it happen again? City Paper explores the aftermath of a disaster. by Daryl Gale and Gwen Shaffer	March 16–22 Dressed for Success: He likes to wear his father's suits, but Sharif Street is working hard to tailor a future of his own. by Gwen Shaffer

	March 23–29 Net in My Back Yard: Neighbors are complaining about the conduct of an Old City Internet firm's employees. The CEO says he and his company are the target of a racist smear campaign. by Daryl Gale	March 30–April 5 March Madness: The four finalists in Style Wars 2001. by Fern Sternberg

April
	April 6–12 Highs and Lows: Eagles rising star Bernard Williams saw his early promise go up in a haze of marijuana smoke. Now he's on the comeback trail -- in, of all places, the XFL. by Frank Lewis	April 13–19 Acme Rock Group: Star by Michael Pelusi	April 20–26 Festival of Independents

	April 27–May 3 Babylon and On: For months, Brooklyn Babylon wavered between screening and nothingness. by Ainé Ardron-Doley

May
	May 4–10 Misha Here and Now: Mikhail Baryshnikov -- in town this week with his White Oak Dance Project -- talks about his amazing career, from Giselle (which he hates) to tap (which he fakes) to the new work he has dared to champion. by Janet Anderson	May 11–17 Ready to Rumble: Alex Talmadge and his supporters think he's the right man at the right time to take on Lynne Abraham. by Daryl Gale	May 18–24 The Mysterious 364th: Were members of a Mississippi-based black regiment, including soldiers from Philadelphia, gunned down in 1943 to silence their demands for equality? And were their killers fellow soldiers? by Geoffrey F.X. O'Connell

	May 25–31

June
	June 1–7 Farewell, Puck: He's been Pennsylvania Ballet's biggest star for 26 years. Now the eternally youthful Jeffrey Gribler is about to retire. by Janet Anderson	June 8–14 Her Kind of Town: Next time you hit Atlantic City, don't just have an average weekend -- have an Everage weekend! by Alex Richmond	June 15–21 Judi's Justice: After 30 years in the DA's office, she's seen it all. Assistant DA Judith Rubino speaks out in a rare interview -- prompted by the latest chapter in the ongoing saga of the Kimberly Ernest murder. by Howard Altman

	June 22–28 Sex, Race and Outer Space: How being black and gay influenced groundbreaking science fiction author Samuel R. Delany. by Walidah Imarisha	June 29–July 5 Rat Race: Why have the building trades made developer Mark Nicoletti their Public Enemy No. 1? The unions say it's because he's "the largest unfair contractor in the city." But he insists the real story is the unchecked influence of organized labor. by Gwen Shaffer

July
	July 6–12 Hammer Time: After three decades, Barbara Hammer's lesbian experimental films still look futuristic. by Sara Marcus	July 13–19 One Cop Shopping: The Philadelphia Housing Authority brags about its "boutique" police force, but the cops themselves tell another story. by Daryl Gale	July 20–26 20: The 20th Anniversary Issue

	July 27–August 2 Blazing Saddles: Black teens from Philly are setting the polo world on fire. by Daryl Gale

August
	August 3–9 We Can Raise a Little Family: Same-sex couples are finding ways around adoption obstacles. by Trish Boppert	August 10–16 Girls Night In: How can we handle the tremendous increase in teenage girl prisoners? by Daryl Gale	August 17–22 Cruel and Unusual: Inmates say city prisons provide dangerously shoddy medical care. by Gwen Shaffer

	August 23–29 Fringedividuality: The Philadelphia Fringe Festival is back	August 30–September 5 Continental Divide: With a historic U.S.-Africa trade conference coming to town, Philadelphia finds itself in the middle of an international, multi-billion-dollar tug-of-war. by Howard Altman

September
	September 6–12 Produce to the People, Right On!: The farm-to-city connection can be difficult to establish. by Jenn Carbin	September 13–19 Nothing Will Ever Be the Same: Observations and ruminations on the day the world changed, from Philly, New York and Washington.	September 20–26 Bart and the Deal: Developer Bart Blatstein says his proposed upscale artists community is just what Northern Liberties needs. Many residents think he’s naïve and possibly a threat. by Daniel Brook

	September 27–October 3 Jump Ball: How Philly school kids could become free agents. by Daryl Gale

October
	October 4–10 Speak No Evil: How patriotism is trying to silence voices of dissent. by Daryl Gale, Frank Lewis and Gwen Shaffer	October 11–17 Pre-Show: The Music Issue	October 18–24 Thing Falling Apart? Roots fans may have to wait even longer for a new album, as the band wages a battle of wills with record label MCA. by Celine Wong

	October 25–October 31 CP Choice 2001: The best of the city

November
	November 1–7 A Matter of Life and Death: Incumbent D.A. Lynne Abraham may be steamrolling the competition, but the Nov. 6 D.A.’s race offers clear choices for death penalty opponents. by Jenn Carbin	November 8–14 Silent Treatment: Hundreds of unregulated drug-recovery houses operate in Philadelphia without any government oversight. by Gwen Shaffer	November 15–21 "We Had Dreams": Homesick and in debt, Indian teachers hired to fill gaps in the Philadelphia public schools are learning hard lessons about education and business in America by Daniel Brook

	November 22–28 Spend or Give?: The holiday gift guide	November 29–December 5 Once a Bird Brain...: Former Eagles mascot Dean Schoenewald is still crazy after all these years. by Jon Hart

December
	December 6–12 The Joy Book Club: Recalling 20 years of great works and strong bonds. by Maxine Keyser	December 13–19 Windows of Opportunity: Ready or not, the long-awaited Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts opens this week. Beyond the hype, what does it all really mean for Philly culture? by Juliet Fletcher	December 20–26 Rethinking Protest: In the wake of 9/11, grassroots groups are changing the ways they get their message out. by Daryl Gale

	December 27–January 2 What Happened Next: Revisiting the CP stories of 2001.

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