The Daily Numbers: 12, age when the suspect in a Chester drive-by shooting had his first encounter with the law.
2 incidents in which Chester residents have now become innocent victims of stray bullets from city gun battles.
30 percent tax hike being considered in Norwood, where borough officials are dealing with a deficit of $718,000.
100 residents who packed a borough council meeting Monday night to air their concerns about the situation.
0 tax hike in Glenolden, where borough council managed to hold the line on spending in approving their new budget.
5-4 vote by which the William Penn School board accepted the resignation of principal of Aldan Magnet School. Sherrell Mickens says she’s the victim of racial discrimination in the district.
3 people held for trial in the beating of a man outside an Upper Darby pub. The victim, who was nearly stomped to death, has no recollection of the incident.
2 inches of rain and 60 mph wind gusts that wreaked havoc across the county Monday.
7 local firefighters who were honored by Middletown council Monday night for their efforts in rescuing a woman whose car had run off a slick road and into a rampaging Chester Creek.
275,000 dollars, how much Chester Upland Schools Superintendent would likely make if he takes the post heading the Milwaukee schools. He makes $211,150 to lead CU.
5 to 10 dollar fee hikes for parking in Eddystone that have been overturned by borough council.
3 Lower Chi police officers who have come under attack during recent incidents in the township.
50 dollar fine that would be slapped on anyone caught driving while using a hand-held cell phone, according to new bill being considered by state House.
2 people shot during a disturbance in the parking lot of a bowling alley in Wilmington, Del.
2 raccoon attacks in recent days in Delaware. The attacks included a woman and child, and another where the critter went after a security guard.
10,000 workers being laid off by Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart.
17 percent increase in applications to the University of Pennsylvania.
3.3 percent hike in tuition at Princeton this year.
8.7 million iPhones sold, fueling Apple’s best quarter in history. But sales of iPods are down, in part because they are included in the popular phone.
35 percent dip in sales of existing homes in the region in December.
2 game winning streak for Sixers snapped as they fell to the Pacers last night at home.
22 points for Andre Iguodala to lead Sixers; Allen Iverson chipped in 20.
9 Eagles now headed to the Pro Bowl this weekend in Miami.
22 days until pitchers and catchers report to Phillies spring training in Clearwater on Feb. 17
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.Donovan McNabb and Quintin Mikell are headed to the Pro Bowl. You’re thrilled, I know.
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I Don’t Get It: Everyone laughed when Lower Chi tried to regular use of hand-held cell phones while driving. Now the state is trying to do the same thing.
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Today’s Upper: Kudos to the emergency responders lauded at Middletown Council last night for their efforts to rescue a woman and her daughter after their car went into Chester Creek.
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Quote Box: “In the real world of driving, I fear it’s going to make us all into criminals.”
- Rep. Greg Vitali, D-166, opposing law outlawing use of hand-held cell phone while driving in Pa.
2 incidents in which Chester residents have now become innocent victims of stray bullets from city gun battles.
30 percent tax hike being considered in Norwood, where borough officials are dealing with a deficit of $718,000.
100 residents who packed a borough council meeting Monday night to air their concerns about the situation.
0 tax hike in Glenolden, where borough council managed to hold the line on spending in approving their new budget.
5-4 vote by which the William Penn School board accepted the resignation of principal of Aldan Magnet School. Sherrell Mickens says she’s the victim of racial discrimination in the district.
3 people held for trial in the beating of a man outside an Upper Darby pub. The victim, who was nearly stomped to death, has no recollection of the incident.
2 inches of rain and 60 mph wind gusts that wreaked havoc across the county Monday.
7 local firefighters who were honored by Middletown council Monday night for their efforts in rescuing a woman whose car had run off a slick road and into a rampaging Chester Creek.
275,000 dollars, how much Chester Upland Schools Superintendent would likely make if he takes the post heading the Milwaukee schools. He makes $211,150 to lead CU.
5 to 10 dollar fee hikes for parking in Eddystone that have been overturned by borough council.
3 Lower Chi police officers who have come under attack during recent incidents in the township.
50 dollar fine that would be slapped on anyone caught driving while using a hand-held cell phone, according to new bill being considered by state House.
2 people shot during a disturbance in the parking lot of a bowling alley in Wilmington, Del.
2 raccoon attacks in recent days in Delaware. The attacks included a woman and child, and another where the critter went after a security guard.
10,000 workers being laid off by Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart.
17 percent increase in applications to the University of Pennsylvania.
3.3 percent hike in tuition at Princeton this year.
8.7 million iPhones sold, fueling Apple’s best quarter in history. But sales of iPods are down, in part because they are included in the popular phone.
35 percent dip in sales of existing homes in the region in December.
2 game winning streak for Sixers snapped as they fell to the Pacers last night at home.
22 points for Andre Iguodala to lead Sixers; Allen Iverson chipped in 20.
9 Eagles now headed to the Pro Bowl this weekend in Miami.
22 days until pitchers and catchers report to Phillies spring training in Clearwater on Feb. 17
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.Donovan McNabb and Quintin Mikell are headed to the Pro Bowl. You’re thrilled, I know.
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I Don’t Get It: Everyone laughed when Lower Chi tried to regular use of hand-held cell phones while driving. Now the state is trying to do the same thing.
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Today’s Upper: Kudos to the emergency responders lauded at Middletown Council last night for their efforts to rescue a woman and her daughter after their car went into Chester Creek.
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Quote Box: “In the real world of driving, I fear it’s going to make us all into criminals.”
- Rep. Greg Vitali, D-166, opposing law outlawing use of hand-held cell phone while driving in Pa.
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