The Daily Numbers - January 18

The Daily Numbers: 15 incidents of violence targeting members of the Asian community that sparked a forum by the D.A.’s office yesterday to push safety measures.
12 degrees as you head outside this morning. Yes, it’s seriously cold.
77, expected high today in Phoenix. It will be about the same at game time Sunday for the Eagles and Cardinals. Stay warm by the TV. Or just grit those chattering teeth while you’re outside today.
185,000 dollars a year, what Lou DeVlieger will make as the new superintendent of schools in Upper Darby.
30 million in bonds sold on the market yesterday by the county to cover its share of the $115 million price tag on the proposed soccer stadium in Chester.
1 vote against the bond issue expected when Council holds a special meeting this morning. Councilman Andy Lewis remains opposed.
20 years of service to Aldan borough coming to an end with the resignation of longtime Councilman John McBlain.
1 billion dollars in additional red ink now staring at the city of Philadelphia. That’s in addition to what was already noted, bringing the total to about $2 billion. Mayor Michael Nutter warns more cuts are coming.
1.9 billion budget shortfall now being predicted at the state level by Gov. Ed Rendell.
8.5 to 17 months in jail, the sentence for a Bucks County woman who cavorted with several teens at a wild sleepover that got out of control.
155 people on a US Airways jet that plunged into the Hudson River in New York City shortly after takeoff.
50 bucks, what it could cost you for a parking violation on the campus of one of the 14 state-owned universities under new fees approved.
2 men arrested after they held customers and workers hostage during an attempted robbery of a pharmacy in the Oxford Circle section of Philly.
2 days before the Eagles and Cardinals face off for the NFC championship.
3 p.m., kickoff time at University of Phoenix in Glendale.
3 goals in the second period for the Tampa Bay Lightning as they rolled to a 4-1 win over the Flyers last night.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
It’s the waiting that really hurts. We’re looking at 48 hours before kickoff. Geez, we might actually have to sit down and watch those red-hot Sixers tonight.
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I Don’t Get It: What is it about a plane crash, especially when the jet goes into the water, that makes impossible to ignore?
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Today’s Upper: Keep thinking about Phoenix, and temperatures in the mid-70s. No, most of us will not be there in person. But Eagles spirit can keep us warm as our teeth chatter with a high temperature in the teens today.
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Quote Box: “This is outrageous behavior. All of us recognize that as a factor in these cases and that is why we are here today.”
-- Delco D.A. Mike Green, at forum yesterday addressing a spike in crimes targeting members of the Asian community.

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