The Daily Numbers: 9.7 billion dollar education budget signed by Gov. Ed Rendell at Upper Darby High School yesterday.
274 million dollar increase in education subsidies included in the budget.
22 percent hike in funds for Upper Darby School District under the plan, biggest in the region.
3 percent hike, the minimum that every district will get. Other big winners in Delco are Southeast Delco, William Penn and Chester Upland
15 bucks, the amount of a parking ticket that sparked an encounter in which an Upper Darby meter maid got beat up. Two people now face charges.
25 bucks, cost of a magnetic car reader known as a skimming device found on some gas pumps at local Wawas. Police believe two men used such devices to get info and then ring up thousands in illegal charges on credit cards.
5 wounded in overnight violence when shooting erupted at a dice game in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia overnight.
9 days, how long the intersection of 63rd and Market in West Philly will be shut down, starting Friday night, as part of the seemingly endless El reconstruction project.
15 bucks now being slapped on customers for the first checked bag by US Airways. The second will set you back $25.
22 months old, age of tot who rode his tricycle off the second-story roof of his home in Reading. The youngster has died of his injuries.
10,000 dollar reward being offered for information in the fatal shooting of two people in their home in Coatesville.
3 year-old killed by a lethal dose of a prescription drug, according to Philadelphia police.
60,000 dollars believed ripped off by a Media man charged in a scam in which police say he hid his criminal past to get work as a court-appointed sentencing consultant.
200 miles, how far a new aircraft being developed by Boeing in Ridley will be able to go without refueling. It consists of a blimp-like device with rotors.
3 hits surrendered by Phils starter Cole Hamels last night. Unfortunately 2 of them were homers as the Phils lost, 2-0, to the Cardinals in the first game of their series.
6 hits, but zero runs for the Phils, who seemed to hit into a double-play every time they got something going.
6 times the Phils now have been shut out this year.
4 straight losses for the Phils, who are barely managing to hand on to a lead over the Marlins and hard-charging Mets.
82 million bucks, what the Sixers are ready to drop in the lap of Elton Brand, the biggest free agent on the NBA market. The team is expected to announce they’ve bagged the star today.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
The Sixers have gone out and gotten a “Brand” name free agent, forward Elton Brand. It’s a bold move, one that says the Sixers mean business and want to win now. Wouldn’t it be nice if Pat “King of the B List” Gillick and the Phillies adopted the same philosophy?
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I Don’t Get It: Want another sign that the economy is in a shambles. Many shore merchants were in a panic because they were unable to get as many foreign workers into the country to fill their essential seasonal jobs. Not to worry. They are being snapped up by American workers looking to simply make ends meet.
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Today’s Upper: It was a big day for education in Delaware County and the state yesterday, as Gov. Ed Rendell came to Upper Darby High School to sign his new education budget, which provides a huge new funding stream for schools.
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Quote Box: “With no regard for his own life, he just kicked the door in to save his family. He was a hero, a superhero.”
-- Baron Lane, talking about his brother Eddie, who died when entered his burning home in an attempt to save his girlfriend and her daughter. All three perished.
274 million dollar increase in education subsidies included in the budget.
22 percent hike in funds for Upper Darby School District under the plan, biggest in the region.
3 percent hike, the minimum that every district will get. Other big winners in Delco are Southeast Delco, William Penn and Chester Upland
15 bucks, the amount of a parking ticket that sparked an encounter in which an Upper Darby meter maid got beat up. Two people now face charges.
25 bucks, cost of a magnetic car reader known as a skimming device found on some gas pumps at local Wawas. Police believe two men used such devices to get info and then ring up thousands in illegal charges on credit cards.
5 wounded in overnight violence when shooting erupted at a dice game in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia overnight.
9 days, how long the intersection of 63rd and Market in West Philly will be shut down, starting Friday night, as part of the seemingly endless El reconstruction project.
15 bucks now being slapped on customers for the first checked bag by US Airways. The second will set you back $25.
22 months old, age of tot who rode his tricycle off the second-story roof of his home in Reading. The youngster has died of his injuries.
10,000 dollar reward being offered for information in the fatal shooting of two people in their home in Coatesville.
3 year-old killed by a lethal dose of a prescription drug, according to Philadelphia police.
60,000 dollars believed ripped off by a Media man charged in a scam in which police say he hid his criminal past to get work as a court-appointed sentencing consultant.
200 miles, how far a new aircraft being developed by Boeing in Ridley will be able to go without refueling. It consists of a blimp-like device with rotors.
3 hits surrendered by Phils starter Cole Hamels last night. Unfortunately 2 of them were homers as the Phils lost, 2-0, to the Cardinals in the first game of their series.
6 hits, but zero runs for the Phils, who seemed to hit into a double-play every time they got something going.
6 times the Phils now have been shut out this year.
4 straight losses for the Phils, who are barely managing to hand on to a lead over the Marlins and hard-charging Mets.
82 million bucks, what the Sixers are ready to drop in the lap of Elton Brand, the biggest free agent on the NBA market. The team is expected to announce they’ve bagged the star today.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
The Sixers have gone out and gotten a “Brand” name free agent, forward Elton Brand. It’s a bold move, one that says the Sixers mean business and want to win now. Wouldn’t it be nice if Pat “King of the B List” Gillick and the Phillies adopted the same philosophy?
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I Don’t Get It: Want another sign that the economy is in a shambles. Many shore merchants were in a panic because they were unable to get as many foreign workers into the country to fill their essential seasonal jobs. Not to worry. They are being snapped up by American workers looking to simply make ends meet.
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Today’s Upper: It was a big day for education in Delaware County and the state yesterday, as Gov. Ed Rendell came to Upper Darby High School to sign his new education budget, which provides a huge new funding stream for schools.
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Quote Box: “With no regard for his own life, he just kicked the door in to save his family. He was a hero, a superhero.”
-- Baron Lane, talking about his brother Eddie, who died when entered his burning home in an attempt to save his girlfriend and her daughter. All three perished.
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