The Daily Numbers: 39, age of former state Trooper Albert Silveri III, who is on trial after being nabbed in an online sex sting.
.5 percent tax hike, what Gov. Ed. Rendell wants over the next three years.
5 bucks, what the governor says the hike in the personal income tax it will cost most state taxpayers.
1,000,000 dollars acquired for a rec center at the site of the former Haverford State Hospital.
5 foot alligator confiscated from a home in South Philly. The owner said it was only 18 inches long when he got it a few years ago.
52 federal counts filed against a West Chester firm by prosecutors yesterday saying they skirted FDA regulations in using a bone cement in some surgical procedures.
350 pot plants found growing in the Woodland Beach Wildlife Area near Smyrna, Del. Two men are under arrest.
10 million dollar fee that would be slapped on casino operators to establish table games under a proposal introduced in Harrisburg yesterday.
2 Pa. teens who face sentencing today in the death of an immigrant last summer. They were found guilty of simple assault, but acquitted of more serious charges.
1 would-be rap singer convicted in Chester County of killing a man in what police described as revenge for stealing his gold chain.
14, as in July 14, sentencing day for former state Sen. Vince Fumo on corruption charges. A judge declined to delay the sentencing.
6, age of victim of sidewalk crash that took four lives who was the first to be laid to rest yesterday.
100,000 dollars believed ripped off from a fire company in Greentown, Pa., by one of the volunteers.
49 straight days across the nation that retail gas prices have gone up.
2.70 a gallon, average price at pump in Philly region, after the price kicked up another penny Monday night.
30, as in Aug. 30, date of Britney Spears concert at the Wachovia Center. Tickets go on sale Friday.
5 runs surrendered by Phils relievers last night as they fell to the Blue Jays in 10 innings.
2 hits for former Phil Scott Rolen, who drive in the go-ahead run.
30 pitches thrown off the mound in a practice session yesterday by injured closer Brad Lidge.
30 days in jail for former Eagles wide receiver Donte Stallworth, who pleaded guilty yesterday in Florida to charges stemming from fatally striking a pedestrian while he was under the influence.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.Geez, did it have to be Scott Rolen who drove in the winning run?
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I Don’t Get It: What exactly is the holdup in passing a law in Pa.
against using a hands-held cell phone while driving? Seems like common sense to me.
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Today’s Upper: Kudos to Ronny Tanner of Haverford High, our pick as the All-Delco Baseball Player of the Year. All-Delco selections will continue all week.
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Quote Box: “I don’t see any reason to think that this year will be different than the last six.”
- Sen. Dominic Pileggi, R-9, of Chester on still another protracted budget battle with Gov. Ed Rendell.
.5 percent tax hike, what Gov. Ed. Rendell wants over the next three years.
5 bucks, what the governor says the hike in the personal income tax it will cost most state taxpayers.
1,000,000 dollars acquired for a rec center at the site of the former Haverford State Hospital.
5 foot alligator confiscated from a home in South Philly. The owner said it was only 18 inches long when he got it a few years ago.
52 federal counts filed against a West Chester firm by prosecutors yesterday saying they skirted FDA regulations in using a bone cement in some surgical procedures.
350 pot plants found growing in the Woodland Beach Wildlife Area near Smyrna, Del. Two men are under arrest.
10 million dollar fee that would be slapped on casino operators to establish table games under a proposal introduced in Harrisburg yesterday.
2 Pa. teens who face sentencing today in the death of an immigrant last summer. They were found guilty of simple assault, but acquitted of more serious charges.
1 would-be rap singer convicted in Chester County of killing a man in what police described as revenge for stealing his gold chain.
14, as in July 14, sentencing day for former state Sen. Vince Fumo on corruption charges. A judge declined to delay the sentencing.
6, age of victim of sidewalk crash that took four lives who was the first to be laid to rest yesterday.
100,000 dollars believed ripped off from a fire company in Greentown, Pa., by one of the volunteers.
49 straight days across the nation that retail gas prices have gone up.
2.70 a gallon, average price at pump in Philly region, after the price kicked up another penny Monday night.
30, as in Aug. 30, date of Britney Spears concert at the Wachovia Center. Tickets go on sale Friday.
5 runs surrendered by Phils relievers last night as they fell to the Blue Jays in 10 innings.
2 hits for former Phil Scott Rolen, who drive in the go-ahead run.
30 pitches thrown off the mound in a practice session yesterday by injured closer Brad Lidge.
30 days in jail for former Eagles wide receiver Donte Stallworth, who pleaded guilty yesterday in Florida to charges stemming from fatally striking a pedestrian while he was under the influence.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.Geez, did it have to be Scott Rolen who drove in the winning run?
*
I Don’t Get It: What exactly is the holdup in passing a law in Pa.
against using a hands-held cell phone while driving? Seems like common sense to me.
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Today’s Upper: Kudos to Ronny Tanner of Haverford High, our pick as the All-Delco Baseball Player of the Year. All-Delco selections will continue all week.
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Quote Box: “I don’t see any reason to think that this year will be different than the last six.”
- Sen. Dominic Pileggi, R-9, of Chester on still another protracted budget battle with Gov. Ed Rendell.
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