Conservative leaders promise to return Philadelphia to a time when there were no gays and lesbians. Plus 5 Oprah Winfrey and other celebs come to Philly for much-hyped premiere of her film, Beloved. The 10 people who actually saw the movie say the city looks great on film. Organizers promise reforms that include more police harassment. Minus 3 Allegheny Hospitals executives spend like gamblers as hospital chain plummets into bankruptcy.
Creditors find themselves in worse shape than the patients.
The Disney Company picks Philadelphia as the home of its next mini-amusement park. Mickey Mouse announces he too wants to run for mayor. Plus 3 Republican National Committee picks Philadelphia as the site of its 2000 convention. Republican leaders say they were convinced when Mayor Rendell offered to switch parties if that's what it took to get the deal done. Plus 4 Demolition crews begin dismantling the fire-damaged One Meridian Plaza.