The Daily Numbers: 115 million dollars, the value of the stadium to built in Chester. Also the number of smiles on the faces of officials when they announce next week that Major League Soccer has awarded the city its 16th franchise.
28 as in Feb. 28. Next Thursday. That’s when it appears Major League Soccer will make its formal announcement.
10 million dollars kicked into the stadium project yesterday by the Delaware River Port Authority.
1 less satellite floating around in space after the U.S. Navy nailed a disabled spy satellite with a single missile.
19 die-hard fans who spent much of the night standing outside Citizens Bank Park for the chance to get first crack at single-game Phillies tickets that went on sale this morning.
68 children who will be able to take advantage of the expanded newe home of the Widener University Child Development Center. Previously enrollment topped out at 38.
105,000 dollar fine for the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City for allowing an underage gambler to spend about a month at the gaming tables.
5 homicides recorded in the city of Philadelphia in the last 24 hours. The new police chief has his work cut out for him.
2 DUI charges in a span of 4 hours for a man in Lackawanna County.
2 suspects busted in a series of rooftop burglaries. Many of the heists targeted Wawas in Delaware County where the suspects used a saw to cut a hole in the roof and gain access to the store.
9 as in March 9. That will be the date of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia. Officials have moved the fete up by a week so as not to coincide with Palm Sunday and the start of Easter Week activities.
930 jobs being slashed by GMAC in its auto finance division.
2 national retailers that have filed for bankruptcy. Sharper Image Corp. and Lillian Vernon have gone belly-up.
5,770 retail stores that one expert predicts will close their doors in 2008, the largest number since 2004.
6 out of 10, where US Airways ranks in the number of full-time employees among the nation’s largest airlines.
10 youths who are believed to have ganged up on a 13-year-old at a North Philadelphia stop on the Broad Street subway line. It’s the latest in a string of such attacks.
44 percent of Pennsylvanians still backing Hillary Clinton, to 32 percent for Barack Obama, according to the latest Daily News/Franklin & Marshall poll.
10 straight wins for Barack Obama, who has Clinton on the ropes. He also took Hawaii on Tuesday.
40 point win for the Sixers, who simply blew away the New York Knicks last night, 124-84.
1 year extension given to Sixers coach Mo Cheeks yesterday. If they respond this way, they ought to give him an extension every day.
2 point loss for the boys from Bonner as they fell to Archbishop Ryan last night, 44-42.
44 points for the Ridley boys last night. Not enough. They fell to Downingtown West, 51-44, in PIAA AAA action.
56 points for Delco Christian, which also fell in the District 1 Class A semifinals, 75-56, to Faith Christian.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
When is the last time anyone made you this offer: You’re either going to make $7 million or $10 million this year. How can Ryan Howard lose?
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I Don’t Get It: The Chester Upland School District continues to struggle financially. And the district continues to be mired in political struggles. Anyone see a connection here?
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Today’s Upper: But there is good news from Chester this morning. Actually outstanding news. Yep, they will be home to the latest Major League Soccer franchise.
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Quote Box: “It’s a human system. People make mistakes. The goal is to minimize the chance for those mistakes.”
-- Dan Chapman, head of the Philadelphia chapter of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, on the new flight patterns in place at Philadelphia International Airport.
28 as in Feb. 28. Next Thursday. That’s when it appears Major League Soccer will make its formal announcement.
10 million dollars kicked into the stadium project yesterday by the Delaware River Port Authority.
1 less satellite floating around in space after the U.S. Navy nailed a disabled spy satellite with a single missile.
19 die-hard fans who spent much of the night standing outside Citizens Bank Park for the chance to get first crack at single-game Phillies tickets that went on sale this morning.
68 children who will be able to take advantage of the expanded newe home of the Widener University Child Development Center. Previously enrollment topped out at 38.
105,000 dollar fine for the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City for allowing an underage gambler to spend about a month at the gaming tables.
5 homicides recorded in the city of Philadelphia in the last 24 hours. The new police chief has his work cut out for him.
2 DUI charges in a span of 4 hours for a man in Lackawanna County.
2 suspects busted in a series of rooftop burglaries. Many of the heists targeted Wawas in Delaware County where the suspects used a saw to cut a hole in the roof and gain access to the store.
9 as in March 9. That will be the date of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia. Officials have moved the fete up by a week so as not to coincide with Palm Sunday and the start of Easter Week activities.
930 jobs being slashed by GMAC in its auto finance division.
2 national retailers that have filed for bankruptcy. Sharper Image Corp. and Lillian Vernon have gone belly-up.
5,770 retail stores that one expert predicts will close their doors in 2008, the largest number since 2004.
6 out of 10, where US Airways ranks in the number of full-time employees among the nation’s largest airlines.
10 youths who are believed to have ganged up on a 13-year-old at a North Philadelphia stop on the Broad Street subway line. It’s the latest in a string of such attacks.
44 percent of Pennsylvanians still backing Hillary Clinton, to 32 percent for Barack Obama, according to the latest Daily News/Franklin & Marshall poll.
10 straight wins for Barack Obama, who has Clinton on the ropes. He also took Hawaii on Tuesday.
40 point win for the Sixers, who simply blew away the New York Knicks last night, 124-84.
1 year extension given to Sixers coach Mo Cheeks yesterday. If they respond this way, they ought to give him an extension every day.
2 point loss for the boys from Bonner as they fell to Archbishop Ryan last night, 44-42.
44 points for the Ridley boys last night. Not enough. They fell to Downingtown West, 51-44, in PIAA AAA action.
56 points for Delco Christian, which also fell in the District 1 Class A semifinals, 75-56, to Faith Christian.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
When is the last time anyone made you this offer: You’re either going to make $7 million or $10 million this year. How can Ryan Howard lose?
*
I Don’t Get It: The Chester Upland School District continues to struggle financially. And the district continues to be mired in political struggles. Anyone see a connection here?
*
Today’s Upper: But there is good news from Chester this morning. Actually outstanding news. Yep, they will be home to the latest Major League Soccer franchise.
*
Quote Box: “It’s a human system. People make mistakes. The goal is to minimize the chance for those mistakes.”
-- Dan Chapman, head of the Philadelphia chapter of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, on the new flight patterns in place at Philadelphia International Airport.
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