The Daily Numbers: 40 to 50 jobs that will be eliminated as Sunoco decides not to rebuild the ethylene unit at their Marcus Hook refinery that was damaged in a May blast and fire.
1,600 dollars in reward money posted for information on the person responsible for setting a cat on fire in Darby Borough.
30, age of woman charged in a hammer attack on her mother in Lower Chichester over the holiday weekend.
8 Delaware County communities where homeowners contract on their own for trash collection.
17 Delco towns that offer trash collection as a municipal service.
23 Delco towns that contract with private haulers for trash collection.
20,000 Pennsylvania residents who will see their unemployment compensation benefits expire in July.
20, age of man suspected in a miniature crime spree in Delaware, a rash of car break-ins.
1 case of West Nile virus now being reported in the Philly region, the first of the summer, in the Lansdale area.
7.3 percent dip in boardings for US Airways in June.
2 Delco residents charged in a shooting incident that left 3 men wounded early Sunday in the Old City section of Philadelphia.
20 minutes, how long the talks lasted in Harrisburg yesterday in efforts to reach a budget deal.
20,000 Philadelphia workers who will see no pay increases in a plan announced yesterday by Mayor Michael Nutter.
24 percent hike in tax revenue from the state’s slot machines in the fiscal year that ended June 30.
3.96 percent dip in gross terminal revenue recorded at Harrah’s Chester.
6.44 percent dip in revenue at Harrah’s in June compared to last year.
9 people killed and 206 injured in 447 crashes investigated by Pennsylvania state police over the holiday weekend.
2 serial bandits who police believe are responsible for a string of scams that have ripped off senior citizens in Berks County. A 74-year-old woman lost her life savings.
5, age of girl who was raped in Taylor, Pa. A man who was a neighbor in the trailer park where they both lived has been arrested.
22 runs scored by the Phils last night as the romped over the Reds.
10 runs in the first inning, including 3 home runs.
7 strong innings for Cole Hamels, who gave up just 1 run on 3 hits.
4 straight wins at Citizens Bank Park on this home stand for the Phils, who now lead the NL East by 2 games.
0 for 2 in a rehab start in Reading for Raul Ibanez, who was voted a starter in the All-Star game next week.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.Why do I get the terrible feeling that after exploding for 22 runs against the Reds last night, the Phils lose 2-1 tonight. I know. Call it Neg-a-delphia.
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I Don’t Get It: Anna Kournikova remains an incredibly popular figure on the tennis scene for someone who has never won much of anything on the tennis circuit. It’s not hard to see why.
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Today’s Upper: Call us the state of champions. They will display the hardware captured by the Phillies, Steelers and Penguins in the state Capitol rotunda in Harrisburg today. Only thing missing is the Sixers.
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Quote Box: “It is never easy to take steps that impact the lives of workers and their families.”
- Sunoco spokesman Thomas Golembeski in announcing layoffs and the closure of the ethylene unit at the Marcus Hook refinery.
1,600 dollars in reward money posted for information on the person responsible for setting a cat on fire in Darby Borough.
30, age of woman charged in a hammer attack on her mother in Lower Chichester over the holiday weekend.
8 Delaware County communities where homeowners contract on their own for trash collection.
17 Delco towns that offer trash collection as a municipal service.
23 Delco towns that contract with private haulers for trash collection.
20,000 Pennsylvania residents who will see their unemployment compensation benefits expire in July.
20, age of man suspected in a miniature crime spree in Delaware, a rash of car break-ins.
1 case of West Nile virus now being reported in the Philly region, the first of the summer, in the Lansdale area.
7.3 percent dip in boardings for US Airways in June.
2 Delco residents charged in a shooting incident that left 3 men wounded early Sunday in the Old City section of Philadelphia.
20 minutes, how long the talks lasted in Harrisburg yesterday in efforts to reach a budget deal.
20,000 Philadelphia workers who will see no pay increases in a plan announced yesterday by Mayor Michael Nutter.
24 percent hike in tax revenue from the state’s slot machines in the fiscal year that ended June 30.
3.96 percent dip in gross terminal revenue recorded at Harrah’s Chester.
6.44 percent dip in revenue at Harrah’s in June compared to last year.
9 people killed and 206 injured in 447 crashes investigated by Pennsylvania state police over the holiday weekend.
2 serial bandits who police believe are responsible for a string of scams that have ripped off senior citizens in Berks County. A 74-year-old woman lost her life savings.
5, age of girl who was raped in Taylor, Pa. A man who was a neighbor in the trailer park where they both lived has been arrested.
22 runs scored by the Phils last night as the romped over the Reds.
10 runs in the first inning, including 3 home runs.
7 strong innings for Cole Hamels, who gave up just 1 run on 3 hits.
4 straight wins at Citizens Bank Park on this home stand for the Phils, who now lead the NL East by 2 games.
0 for 2 in a rehab start in Reading for Raul Ibanez, who was voted a starter in the All-Star game next week.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.Why do I get the terrible feeling that after exploding for 22 runs against the Reds last night, the Phils lose 2-1 tonight. I know. Call it Neg-a-delphia.
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I Don’t Get It: Anna Kournikova remains an incredibly popular figure on the tennis scene for someone who has never won much of anything on the tennis circuit. It’s not hard to see why.
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Today’s Upper: Call us the state of champions. They will display the hardware captured by the Phillies, Steelers and Penguins in the state Capitol rotunda in Harrisburg today. Only thing missing is the Sixers.
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Quote Box: “It is never easy to take steps that impact the lives of workers and their families.”
- Sunoco spokesman Thomas Golembeski in announcing layoffs and the closure of the ethylene unit at the Marcus Hook refinery.
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