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In this week's issue, we try to find out why Coatesville, Pa. — a drive-by town of 12,000 that's 45 minutes from Philly — is burning to the ground. And that's hardly hyperbole, people. There have been 23 fires since Jan. 1, and 15 last year. The most frightening thing? Police have arrested several people for the arsons and houses still keep burning down, suggesting that many are capable of such destruction.
In Op-ed: Bruce Schimmel wonders why, in the midst of an economic death spiral, there's still a huge gap between the with and without.
In Features: A look into Sundance winner/South Philadelphian Lee Daniels' dark mind.
In News: Isaiah Thompson is back on the gambling beat. This time, he examines Gov. Ed Rendell's plan to legalize video poker. Also find out if it's worth your time to attend those budget forums.
In Arts: Bristol Theatre brings a one-man band and a hip-hop choreographer in to do Shakespeare. Is anyone doing straight Will these days?
In Movies: A review of The Class, one of those "cute, innocent teacher meets gritty high schoolers" movies. Except this one's set in Paris.
In Music: Turns out powerhouse Gina Sicilia is from Philly. Where's she been all this time?
In Food: Trey Popp isn't impressed by El Camino Real's Tex-Mex.
In Agenda: Rufus Wainwright admits that his sister is a better singer. Plus, Philly messes up Shakespeare a bit more and The Golden Girls get a reality TV show.
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