The Daily Numbers: 5 to 10 years in prison for Roisin O’Neill, who was driving drunk the wrong way on the Blue Route when she hit another car, killing the woman driver from Massachusetts who was headed to see family members in Media.
3 Democrats now seeking the nomination in the 7th District congressional race. As expected, state Rep. Bryan Lentz tossed his hat in the ring yesterday.
100 ‘Women for Sestak’ who gathered yesterday in Philly to hear a woman who once ran against Sen. Arlen Specter throw her support to Rep. Joe Sestak. Lynn Yeakel lost to Specter in 1992.
0 tax hike coming in Upland borough, which managed to balance its books in a tough economy.
7 people hurt in a two-vehicle crash yesterday morning at the intersection of Route 3 and Providence Road in Edgmont.
41, age of Ridley man who pleaded guilty to a child porn charge.
10 Republicans charged in the latest indictments handed down in Harrisburg’s Bonusgate probe. Biggest to be hit is former state House Speaker Rep. John Perzel of Philadelphia.
21, age of John Lewis, who pleaded guilty yesterday to the murder of Philly Officer Chuck Cassidy, who interrupted a burglary.
3 people still missing after their fishing boat sank in stormy waters off Cape May. The search has now been called off as a nor’easter batters the shore.
22 million in U.S. sickened by swine flu in 6 months, according to CDC. They now estimate 4,000 deaths, mostly children.
7,000 non-union city workers in Philadelphia who are getting a new health plan. The self-insured deal will cost workers more, but is expected to save the city $6.3 million a year.
1,500 deer that could be shot under a plan to thin the herd in Valley Forge State Park. Two animal-rights groups are now suing to block the planned hunt.
150,000 toys, that’s the goal for this year’s Toys for Tots holiday campaign.
5 straight wins for the Flyers, who beat the Senators last night, 5-1.
22 saves for goalie Ray Emery in turning back his old team.
23-7, margin by which the Flyers have outscored their opposition during the win streak.
5-3 records for both the Eagles and Chargers as they go into their game Sunday in San Diego.
0 games played at middle linebacker by Chris Gocong, who likely will find himself starting in the middle on Sunday.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.Why do I have a bad feeling about a very banged-up Eagles squad once again flying across the country to play on the West Coast? Things do not bode well for the Birds in San Diego. Maybe they’ll prove me wrong.
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I Don’t Get It: In reading the final saga of the O’Neill family, with Roisin O’Neill sentenced to five to 10 years in prison for the DUI crash in which she was driving the wrong way on the Blue Route, then slammed into a car, killing a woman, I’m left with this thought. It’s just incredible how much tragedy has enveloped this family. Of course, they have only their own actions to blame. And when I start to feel sorry for them, I listen to the family members of the woman killed. Two families torn apart. Just tragic.
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Today’s Upper: Yes, the weather is lousy, but it could be worse. You could be spending the weekend at the Jersey shore.
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Quote Box: “Each day, I wake up and I’m reminded I’ve taken an innocent life. I am beyond sorry for causing so much pain.”
- Roisin O’Neill, as she was sentenced in a fatal DUI crash.
3 Democrats now seeking the nomination in the 7th District congressional race. As expected, state Rep. Bryan Lentz tossed his hat in the ring yesterday.
100 ‘Women for Sestak’ who gathered yesterday in Philly to hear a woman who once ran against Sen. Arlen Specter throw her support to Rep. Joe Sestak. Lynn Yeakel lost to Specter in 1992.
0 tax hike coming in Upland borough, which managed to balance its books in a tough economy.
7 people hurt in a two-vehicle crash yesterday morning at the intersection of Route 3 and Providence Road in Edgmont.
41, age of Ridley man who pleaded guilty to a child porn charge.
10 Republicans charged in the latest indictments handed down in Harrisburg’s Bonusgate probe. Biggest to be hit is former state House Speaker Rep. John Perzel of Philadelphia.
21, age of John Lewis, who pleaded guilty yesterday to the murder of Philly Officer Chuck Cassidy, who interrupted a burglary.
3 people still missing after their fishing boat sank in stormy waters off Cape May. The search has now been called off as a nor’easter batters the shore.
22 million in U.S. sickened by swine flu in 6 months, according to CDC. They now estimate 4,000 deaths, mostly children.
7,000 non-union city workers in Philadelphia who are getting a new health plan. The self-insured deal will cost workers more, but is expected to save the city $6.3 million a year.
1,500 deer that could be shot under a plan to thin the herd in Valley Forge State Park. Two animal-rights groups are now suing to block the planned hunt.
150,000 toys, that’s the goal for this year’s Toys for Tots holiday campaign.
5 straight wins for the Flyers, who beat the Senators last night, 5-1.
22 saves for goalie Ray Emery in turning back his old team.
23-7, margin by which the Flyers have outscored their opposition during the win streak.
5-3 records for both the Eagles and Chargers as they go into their game Sunday in San Diego.
0 games played at middle linebacker by Chris Gocong, who likely will find himself starting in the middle on Sunday.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.Why do I have a bad feeling about a very banged-up Eagles squad once again flying across the country to play on the West Coast? Things do not bode well for the Birds in San Diego. Maybe they’ll prove me wrong.
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I Don’t Get It: In reading the final saga of the O’Neill family, with Roisin O’Neill sentenced to five to 10 years in prison for the DUI crash in which she was driving the wrong way on the Blue Route, then slammed into a car, killing a woman, I’m left with this thought. It’s just incredible how much tragedy has enveloped this family. Of course, they have only their own actions to blame. And when I start to feel sorry for them, I listen to the family members of the woman killed. Two families torn apart. Just tragic.
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Today’s Upper: Yes, the weather is lousy, but it could be worse. You could be spending the weekend at the Jersey shore.
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Quote Box: “Each day, I wake up and I’m reminded I’ve taken an innocent life. I am beyond sorry for causing so much pain.”
- Roisin O’Neill, as she was sentenced in a fatal DUI crash.
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