The Daily Numbers: 16 of April. Circle that date on the calendar. That’s when Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are set to debate at the National Constitution Center in Philly, a week before the Pennsylvania Primary.
2 women pulled from their burning home in Collingdale early Thursday. Four local volunteer firemen are being hailed as heroes. We agree.
4 firefighters in Darby Borough injured when they responded to a house fire Thursday night. The injuries are not believed to be serious. It’s not like we need a reminder of the dangers these volunteers face on every call. Not this week.
1 person killed and the Pennsylvania Turnpike shut down after a tractor-trailer and pickup truck collided in King of Prussia this morning.
800,000 dollars the Chester Upland Board of Control hoped to raise with an earned income tax. But the county Board of Elections has nixed a move to get a question on the April primary ballot.
200,000 thousand dollars, what a group of folks from Orleans Homebuilders in Bensalem won when they got five numbers, but not the Powerball, in Wednesday’s drawing.
275 million bucks, what the Powerball jackpot will be worth Saturday night. Better start getting in line now. You’ll need it to fill up the gas tank for the weekend.
13 car break-ins charged to a 19-year-old Port Richmond youth in Philly. Police believe he may be responsible for a lot more and are warning people not to leave valuables in their cars. Good advice.
2 teens killed in what police are describing as a lover’s spat turned into a murder-suicide in Lancaster County.
44, age of Michelle Obama, wife of Barack, who spent time stumping for her hubby in Haverford and Villanova yesterday.
50,000 dollars, the income cut-off point set by officials at Lehigh University. Those families making less than that will now receive grants instead of loans to attend school there.
65 age of former Penn prof already in jail on child porn charges who now faces new charges of lying to the State Department in his efforts to bring a Brazilian teen into the country.
22 to 45 years in jail for a Philadelphia man convicted of killing his 17-month old daughter. He flew into a rage over a broken Xbox. Unreal.
1,000 dollars an ounce, what gold is going for these days. Better check those fillings.
1 win away from another state title. That’s where the Chester Clippers sit today as they head to State College and a match with Norristown Saturday night for the crown.
60 percent from three-point land, what a red-hot Georgetown squad shot as they kicked Villanova out of the Big East Tourney.
20 wins against 12 losses for the Wildcats. They now sit tenuously on the bubble awaiting Sunday’s NCAA brackets selection.
84 points for the Temple Owls, as they beat La Salle to advance in the A-10 Tourney.
16 points for Rob Ferguson as the Saint Joe Hawks beat Richmond, 71-47. They now advance to play Xavier in the A-10 Tournament. A win could cement a NCAA spot.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
Stick a fork in Villanova. Doesn’t look they’re going to be doing any “dancing.” Instead of the NCAA, they’ll likely be doing the NIT two-step after falling to Georgetown.
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I Don’t Get It: The skin magazines are now cozying up to Ashley Alexandra Dupre, the high-priced hooker who took down New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer. Why am I not surprised.
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Today’s Upper: Just a great story today on the way the community has responded to the family of Lower Chi firefighter Lt. Nick Picozzi II. Pizzo’s Deli in Ridley Park was mobbed yesterday after they announced they would donate the day’s proceeds to the Picozzi family. A grand gesture.
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Quote Box: “I have daughters in their 20s who have been just really depressed about what their hopes for the future are, and they listen to Barack speak and they just get so hopeful and so happy.”
-- Judy Roberson of Media, at the rally held by Michelle Obama at Villanova Thursday.
2 women pulled from their burning home in Collingdale early Thursday. Four local volunteer firemen are being hailed as heroes. We agree.
4 firefighters in Darby Borough injured when they responded to a house fire Thursday night. The injuries are not believed to be serious. It’s not like we need a reminder of the dangers these volunteers face on every call. Not this week.
1 person killed and the Pennsylvania Turnpike shut down after a tractor-trailer and pickup truck collided in King of Prussia this morning.
800,000 dollars the Chester Upland Board of Control hoped to raise with an earned income tax. But the county Board of Elections has nixed a move to get a question on the April primary ballot.
200,000 thousand dollars, what a group of folks from Orleans Homebuilders in Bensalem won when they got five numbers, but not the Powerball, in Wednesday’s drawing.
275 million bucks, what the Powerball jackpot will be worth Saturday night. Better start getting in line now. You’ll need it to fill up the gas tank for the weekend.
13 car break-ins charged to a 19-year-old Port Richmond youth in Philly. Police believe he may be responsible for a lot more and are warning people not to leave valuables in their cars. Good advice.
2 teens killed in what police are describing as a lover’s spat turned into a murder-suicide in Lancaster County.
44, age of Michelle Obama, wife of Barack, who spent time stumping for her hubby in Haverford and Villanova yesterday.
50,000 dollars, the income cut-off point set by officials at Lehigh University. Those families making less than that will now receive grants instead of loans to attend school there.
65 age of former Penn prof already in jail on child porn charges who now faces new charges of lying to the State Department in his efforts to bring a Brazilian teen into the country.
22 to 45 years in jail for a Philadelphia man convicted of killing his 17-month old daughter. He flew into a rage over a broken Xbox. Unreal.
1,000 dollars an ounce, what gold is going for these days. Better check those fillings.
1 win away from another state title. That’s where the Chester Clippers sit today as they head to State College and a match with Norristown Saturday night for the crown.
60 percent from three-point land, what a red-hot Georgetown squad shot as they kicked Villanova out of the Big East Tourney.
20 wins against 12 losses for the Wildcats. They now sit tenuously on the bubble awaiting Sunday’s NCAA brackets selection.
84 points for the Temple Owls, as they beat La Salle to advance in the A-10 Tourney.
16 points for Rob Ferguson as the Saint Joe Hawks beat Richmond, 71-47. They now advance to play Xavier in the A-10 Tournament. A win could cement a NCAA spot.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
Stick a fork in Villanova. Doesn’t look they’re going to be doing any “dancing.” Instead of the NCAA, they’ll likely be doing the NIT two-step after falling to Georgetown.
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I Don’t Get It: The skin magazines are now cozying up to Ashley Alexandra Dupre, the high-priced hooker who took down New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer. Why am I not surprised.
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Today’s Upper: Just a great story today on the way the community has responded to the family of Lower Chi firefighter Lt. Nick Picozzi II. Pizzo’s Deli in Ridley Park was mobbed yesterday after they announced they would donate the day’s proceeds to the Picozzi family. A grand gesture.
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Quote Box: “I have daughters in their 20s who have been just really depressed about what their hopes for the future are, and they listen to Barack speak and they just get so hopeful and so happy.”
-- Judy Roberson of Media, at the rally held by Michelle Obama at Villanova Thursday.
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