The Daily Numbers: 5 years since President Bush stood on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln under a banner that stated “Mission Accomplished” and indicated major combat operations in Iraq were over. We’re still there.
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49 U.S. troops killed in action in Iraq in April.
1 as in May 1. Maybe we could put out a ‘May Day’ on gas prices. It’s also the National Day of Prayer. Pray for some help at the pump.
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1 penny more, another increase in the cost of gas overnight. Regular unleaded in the region now stands at $3.64; diesel is $4.53. Both are all-time highs, which we seem to break every day.
18 cents, what we would knock off the price of gas by eliminating the federal gas tax. Both Hillary Clinton and John McCain are urging the government do just that, at least for summer travel.
59 million dollar loss posted by oil giant Sunoco Inc. in the first quarter. Geez, you know we’re in trouble when the oil companies are losing money.
7 straight cuts in interest rates OK’d by the Federal Reserve yesterday. They shaved another quarter-point off the rate.
7 people charged in Pottstown in what appears to be the crime du jour, that is ripping off copper and steel and reselling it.
25 years ago that Philly Officer Daniel Trench was gunned down. A man is now on trial for the second time for the crime.
6 years ago that we lost Upper Darby Officer Dennis McNamara, also gunned down while on duty. He’ll be remembered with the unveiling of a plaque in his memory today at Cardington-Stonehurst Fire Co.
4 hour standoff in Reading between police and a former officer who was wanted in connection with charges that he had raped a girl over 10 years. The ex-cop was found dead in his basement.
2014 when some education experts in Pennsylvania would like to implement a test for proficiency before students could be awarded a high school diploma.
2 goal lead coughed up again by the Flyers last night, who found themselves tied 2-2 before they rallied for a 4-2 win.
37 seconds, how long it took the Canadiens to erase that 2-0 deficit.
36 saves for Martin Biron, who is carrying this team in the tradition of Bernie Parent and Ron Hextall. Can you say MVP?
3 to 1 lead for the Flyers, who can finish off the Habs in Montreal Saturday night.
11 home runs in April for Chase Utley, who connected last night in the first inning. Unfortunately, that’s all the runs the Phils scored as they fell, 4-2.
1 loss away from elimination for the Sixers, who must win tonight at home against the Pistons or head for the golf course. A win would force a deciding Game 7 Saturday night in Detroit.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
The Phillies are going green, unveiling some environmentally friendly efforts yesterday. To mark the move, they also donned green caps last night. I guess it’s better than green hot dogs.
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I Don’t Get It: Some experts are still debating whether or not we are technically in a recession. Where do they buy their gas? Or their groceries?
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Today’s Upper: Kudos for Sen. Dominic Pileggi, R-9, of Chester. He’s continuing the fight in Harrisburg against those robocalls that manage to interrupt us at dinner.
Quote Box: “What is happening now, the best that can be said for it is stupidity.”
-- Delco Judge Edward Zetusky Jr. on the move by the Chester Upland Empowerment Board to bring the Village Charter School back into the district, calling it a power-grab.
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49 U.S. troops killed in action in Iraq in April.
1 as in May 1. Maybe we could put out a ‘May Day’ on gas prices. It’s also the National Day of Prayer. Pray for some help at the pump.
.
1 penny more, another increase in the cost of gas overnight. Regular unleaded in the region now stands at $3.64; diesel is $4.53. Both are all-time highs, which we seem to break every day.
18 cents, what we would knock off the price of gas by eliminating the federal gas tax. Both Hillary Clinton and John McCain are urging the government do just that, at least for summer travel.
59 million dollar loss posted by oil giant Sunoco Inc. in the first quarter. Geez, you know we’re in trouble when the oil companies are losing money.
7 straight cuts in interest rates OK’d by the Federal Reserve yesterday. They shaved another quarter-point off the rate.
7 people charged in Pottstown in what appears to be the crime du jour, that is ripping off copper and steel and reselling it.
25 years ago that Philly Officer Daniel Trench was gunned down. A man is now on trial for the second time for the crime.
6 years ago that we lost Upper Darby Officer Dennis McNamara, also gunned down while on duty. He’ll be remembered with the unveiling of a plaque in his memory today at Cardington-Stonehurst Fire Co.
4 hour standoff in Reading between police and a former officer who was wanted in connection with charges that he had raped a girl over 10 years. The ex-cop was found dead in his basement.
2014 when some education experts in Pennsylvania would like to implement a test for proficiency before students could be awarded a high school diploma.
2 goal lead coughed up again by the Flyers last night, who found themselves tied 2-2 before they rallied for a 4-2 win.
37 seconds, how long it took the Canadiens to erase that 2-0 deficit.
36 saves for Martin Biron, who is carrying this team in the tradition of Bernie Parent and Ron Hextall. Can you say MVP?
3 to 1 lead for the Flyers, who can finish off the Habs in Montreal Saturday night.
11 home runs in April for Chase Utley, who connected last night in the first inning. Unfortunately, that’s all the runs the Phils scored as they fell, 4-2.
1 loss away from elimination for the Sixers, who must win tonight at home against the Pistons or head for the golf course. A win would force a deciding Game 7 Saturday night in Detroit.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
The Phillies are going green, unveiling some environmentally friendly efforts yesterday. To mark the move, they also donned green caps last night. I guess it’s better than green hot dogs.
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I Don’t Get It: Some experts are still debating whether or not we are technically in a recession. Where do they buy their gas? Or their groceries?
*
Today’s Upper: Kudos for Sen. Dominic Pileggi, R-9, of Chester. He’s continuing the fight in Harrisburg against those robocalls that manage to interrupt us at dinner.
Quote Box: “What is happening now, the best that can be said for it is stupidity.”
-- Delco Judge Edward Zetusky Jr. on the move by the Chester Upland Empowerment Board to bring the Village Charter School back into the district, calling it a power-grab.
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