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January
	January 3–9 Fiction & Poetry Contest Winners 2001	January 10–16 Boom! Second Season Arts Preview	January 17–23 Terminal Justice: Fred Thomas’ friends and attorneys are frantically trying to save the dying man from death row, claiming he’s an innocent victim of a bad cop and a shoddy investigation. by Jenn Carbin

	January 24–30 Semper Paratus: Charged with protecting the nation’s shores and ports like Philadelphia’s, the Coast Guard is our first — and last — line of defense. by Daryl Gale	January 31–February 6 She’s Due: With an album out and a baby on the way, Philly soul singer Jaguar Wright is ready to deliver. by Ainè Ardron-Doley

February
	February 7–13 We Got Game: Shoes, booze, ballers and beats: The marketing frenzy behind the 2002 NBA All-Star Game by A.D. Amorosi and Daryl Gale	February 14–20 Power Plants: This weekend, Chinatown will host a first-of-its-kind conference on the health benefits of plant-based Chinese cuisine. by Vance Lehmkuhl	February 21–27 Home and Abroad: Haunting memories aside, many local Vietnamese immigrants refuse to forget the country they fled. by Michael Washburn

	February 28–March 6 Fear Factor: The city's felony waiver program gives defendants the stark choice of giving up their right to trial by jury or risking the sentencing wrath of Eugene Maier, one of the toughest judges in town. by Daniel Brook

March
	March 7–14 The Hedgehog Underground Railroad: Fearing their prickly little pets will be seized and killed by the state, local hedgehog owners have set up a clandestine, interstate escape route. by Jenn Carbin	March 14–20 Chasing Shadows: On the tail of the Shadow Government, we suddenly find ourselves somewhere between a cloak and dagger thriller and a keystone cops skit. by Howard Altman	March 21–26 Must See TV: After 19 years of broken promises, advocates for community-access television are suing the city for their place on the box. by Gwenn Shaffer

	March 28–April 3 The Spring Style Issue: City Paper takes a look at the forces shaping our closets, our attitudes, and our pocketbooks.

April
	April 4–10 Look Again: From the Middle East to the Great Northeast,the Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema puts the world in a new perspective. by Sam Adams	April 11–17 Let My People Go: A YMCA branch founded on freedom now struggles for its own. by Daryl Gale	April 18–24 Spring Music Issue: Get Up and Get Down --What you need is a good reason to get out of the cave. CP's Music Issue can help.

	April 25–May 1 No Regrets: Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Edward G. Rendell opens up about the nastiness of the campaign, 'low-hanging fruit' and why legalized gambling's OK but legalizing drugs isn't.

May
	Ma y 2–8 No Laughing Matter: JOKES, JABS, AND JEALOUSIES: It's mean behind the scenes of Philadelphia's comedy world. by Jon Hart	May 9–15 The Home & Design Issue: D.I.Y.D.S ( do it your damn self ) ... or with a little help. Interviews with Trading Spaces' Amy Wynn Pastor and much, much more!	May 16–22 Through a Lens Darkly: The storm over Ed Rendell's shadow says a lot about this nasty race. by Daryl Gale

	M a y 23–29 Biting Back: Local activists say your mercury amalgam fillings could be poisoning you. And they're fighting the ADA to prove it. by Juliet Fletcher	M a y 30– Ju ne 5 The Nanny Chronicles: Lecherous dads, abusive moms and "the big homesick" are just some of the perils faced by nannies and au pairs. by Trish Boppert

June
	June 6–12 The Summer Fun Issue: Visit THIS! We'll tell you where to go, what to do and how to extract the MOST out of this summer's offerings in and around Philly, the shore and all points within shouting distance.	June 13–19 RX Express: Looking to save money and have a little fun, local seniors make a drug run to Canada in search of cheaper medication. by Deborah Bolling	June 20–26 Downbeat: The Mellon Jazz Festival has a new focus -- and not everyone is pleased. by Nate Chinen

	June 27–July 4 Islam Inside: Local Nation of Islam Minister Rodney Muhammad says that most Muslim inmates are converts to peace, but that the Department of Justice is singling them out as soldiers of jihad. by Daryl Gale

July
	July 5–11 Ashcroft's America: He lost an election to a corpse. Now he's got enough power to undermine the constitution. By Brian Doherty illustrations By Joe Rocco\|ashcroft's america Once by Brian Doherty	July 12–17 What is Queer?: The Gay & Lesbian Film Festival explores the shifting landscape of Queer Culture. plus: A Man and a Woman: A sweet and controversial love story from Queer as Folk creator Russell Davies... and more...	July 18–24 Pipes' Dreams: Philly pundit Daniel Pipes took Middle Eastern terrorism seriously long before 9/11. Should we take him seriously today? by Daniel Brook

	July 25–31 Today Philadelphia, Tomorrow the World: Is it theater? Is it dance? Whatever you call it, Philly's unique brand of movement theater is making international news. by Debra Auspitz

August
	August 1–7 Craig LeBan, Local Man of Mystery: With just a few words, the Inquirer critic can make or break a restaurant. No wonder spotting him has become a high-stakes game. By Marc Kravitz Photographs By Michael T. Regan	August 8–14 Jackass Nation: Their bodies, ourselves: What the growing popularity of pain and humiliation as entertainment says about all of us. by Kent Williams	August 15–21 Bully Puppet: The puppetmakers hoped their civil suits would yield big settlements and police reform. Thanks to a massive attack by the city’s high-powered lawyers, they’re getting neither. by Gwen Shaffer

	August 22–28 Made from scratch: Partnered with Will Smith, he helped make hip-hop happen. So why’d it take so long for Jazzy Jeff to make an album all his own? by A.D. Amorosi	August 29–Sept. 4 The New Fringetier: The Philadelphia Fringe Festival has always, by definition, pushed boundaries. In the past five festivals we’ve seen the rules of theater, dance, music and visual art challenged, bent and broken.

September
	September 5–11 The Truth About Sept. 11:It's time for our government to answer questions. by Ted Rall	September 12–18 I Can Fix Your City:Professor Richard Florida says Philadelphia could be one of the boomtowns of the 21st century -- as long we take his advice. by Daniel Brook	September 19–2 5 Fall guide: The secrets of dance finally revealed Two theaters ask: Do you have a reservation? Behind the scenes at Cirque du Soleil by Debra Auspitz

	September 27–October 2 The Vet:The last season of the most controversial stadium in America. A photo essay by Michael T. Regan Text by Daryl Gale

October
	October 3–9 From Pest to Pesto: Lance Haver, the man who threw stones, is now trying to make a living in a greenhouse. by Bruce Schimmel	October 10–16 Lit Up: The 215 mixes literature with the faint hope that you're gonna get laid. by Sam Adams	October 17–24 Here We Are Now: Fall Music Issue -- a rousing compendium of musical offerings this Autumn.

	October 25–31 CP Choice Awards 2002: Choosing the best (or worst) of anything is a dicey proposition. Ask the Pulitzer Prize jury. by David Warner	October 31–Nov. 6 Ghost Towns: Celestia, Centralia, Barclay, Laquin… A journey to Pennsylvania places that have disappeared, or are just about to. by Howard Altman

November
	November 7–13 Rendell For President: One of the key questions on Election Day was not whether Ed Rendell would win, but by how much. City Paper sent a team of reporters to ask another question. Could a big Rendell victory pave the way to Washington? by CP Staff	November 14–20 Paint the Town: A portrait of Philly, as seen by 18 local artists. Introduction by Debra Auspitz Interviews by Debra Auspitz & David Warner	November 21–26 Holiday Gift Guide: Isn't it terrible how people are always going after the newest, latest, shiniest thing, leaving the tried-and-true in the dust? Introduction by Debra Auspitz

	November 27–Dec. 4 The Fugitive Fumble: The story behind the Daily News' infamous “Fugitives” cover. by Deborah Bolling

December
	December 4–11 Holiday Book Quarterly: Nancy Heller comes up with a new, and delicious, approach to art appreciation by Lori Hill	December 12–18 Welcome to the Pub: Mary Ellen and Chris Mullins by CP Staff	December 19–24 The Voices In His Head: Philly's top indie-rock producer Brian McTear meets yet another challenge: his first solo album. by Brian Howard Photographs by Michael T. Regan

	December 25–31 What Happened Next: by CP Staff

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