Boston Phoenix - Features

The Boston Phoenix
August 5 - 12, 1999

[Features]

t h i s

w e e k

Chance encounters with local treasures

An appreciation of Boston
by Camden Joy

Why people kill people

A controversial new book by a Pulitzer Prize-winning author explores the origins of violence
by Jason Gay

Globe watch

It's the pipeline, stupid; Jacoby trips up
by Dan Kennedy

c o l u m n s

Editorial

Letters to
the editor

Spit ball

The Fenway megaplex proposal raises serious questions, but the mayor and the Red Sox are in bed together. Answers will have to come from the state legislature and the city council.

Don't Quote Me	by Dan Kennedy
Talk show Tina Brown proves she can still generate that old-time buzz. But can she put her money-losing days behind her?

Cityscape	by Sarah McNaught
Breathing lessons Up to 70 percent of Massachusetts elementary schools have air so dirty it can make kids sick

City Hall	by Ben Geman
Workers of the city, unite! A couple of radicals find their way onto staid Boston's city-council ballot. Plus, party time in the race to replace Tom Keane, and the Red Sox face their foes.

Out There	by Clea Simon
Bass instincts Notes on recovering the freedom to be bad

Ask Dr. Lovemonkey

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