The Daily Numbers: 93 years, how long St. Joseph’s School has been in operation in Collingdale. They are waiting for word from the archdiocese on whether they will remain open for a 94th.
3 year deal approved by Rose Tree Media teachers. It includes pay raises of 2.55, 2.95 and 2.99 percent.
19 of April, the last day to register to vote to be eligible to vote in the May primary.
53-32 percent lead for Sen. Arlen Specter over Congressman Joe Sestak in a new Quinnipiac Poll.
15 percent of likely Democratic voters who remain undecided, according to same poll.
15 persons routed by early morning fire that struck a house in Millbourne Wednesday.
50 permanent jobs and 500-600 game day jobs that the new soccer team, the Union, will be looking to fill at their stadium in Chester during job fair April 17 at Turbine Hall in Chester.
89 degrees, yesterday’s high, 1 degree short of record.
2 cars, one of them a police car, involved in crash on MacDade Boulevard early Wednesday. The police car knocked down a utility pole, which was struck by a second car, literally impaling the car when it went right through the windshield. No serious injuries were reported.
17, age of teen girl struck and killed by hit-run driver last night in Cheltenham.
16, age of teen boy struck and killed in a hit-run on Route 273 in Delaware. Police are looking for the drivers of both cars.
2 puppies abandoned in a car carrier on a remote road in Berks County.
47 percent of U.S. households that will pay 0 in taxes for 2009.
1,000 feet down, how far crews need to drill to reach area where hopes are some miners remain alive in coal mine in West Virginia.
150 million Powerball jackpot up for grabs Saturday night after no one hit all the numbers last night.
1,500 nurses at Temple University Hospital who remain on strike with little progress or talks set.
66 page grand jury indictment that resulted in charges being filed against Pa. state senator and her sister.
5 so-so innings for Cole Hamels last night. He threw 105 pitches but still got the win.
4 for 11 so far for Ryan Howard, with 2 home runs.
9 straight wins for the Heat, who took care of the Sixers last night, 99-95.
2 crucial games vs. Rangers for Flyers Friday and Sunday, with the last playoff spot up for grabs.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.They call it a tradition unlike any other. Never will that be more apparent than today when Tiger Woods steps onto the first tee at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Ga.
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I Don’t Get It: Some knucklehead diplomat caused a mid-air scare when he decided to sneak a smoke in the jet’s bathroom during flight to Denver.
Since he’s a diplomat, he gets immunity and won’t face any charges. I don’t get it.
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Today’s Upper: To the family and friends of St. Joe’s School in Collingdale as they anxiously await word from the archdiocese on the fate of their school.
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Quote Box: “At this point, all we can continue to do is wait.”
- Ann Koch, head of the Save Our School Committee at St. Joe’s.
3 year deal approved by Rose Tree Media teachers. It includes pay raises of 2.55, 2.95 and 2.99 percent.
19 of April, the last day to register to vote to be eligible to vote in the May primary.
53-32 percent lead for Sen. Arlen Specter over Congressman Joe Sestak in a new Quinnipiac Poll.
15 percent of likely Democratic voters who remain undecided, according to same poll.
15 persons routed by early morning fire that struck a house in Millbourne Wednesday.
50 permanent jobs and 500-600 game day jobs that the new soccer team, the Union, will be looking to fill at their stadium in Chester during job fair April 17 at Turbine Hall in Chester.
89 degrees, yesterday’s high, 1 degree short of record.
2 cars, one of them a police car, involved in crash on MacDade Boulevard early Wednesday. The police car knocked down a utility pole, which was struck by a second car, literally impaling the car when it went right through the windshield. No serious injuries were reported.
17, age of teen girl struck and killed by hit-run driver last night in Cheltenham.
16, age of teen boy struck and killed in a hit-run on Route 273 in Delaware. Police are looking for the drivers of both cars.
2 puppies abandoned in a car carrier on a remote road in Berks County.
47 percent of U.S. households that will pay 0 in taxes for 2009.
1,000 feet down, how far crews need to drill to reach area where hopes are some miners remain alive in coal mine in West Virginia.
150 million Powerball jackpot up for grabs Saturday night after no one hit all the numbers last night.
1,500 nurses at Temple University Hospital who remain on strike with little progress or talks set.
66 page grand jury indictment that resulted in charges being filed against Pa. state senator and her sister.
5 so-so innings for Cole Hamels last night. He threw 105 pitches but still got the win.
4 for 11 so far for Ryan Howard, with 2 home runs.
9 straight wins for the Heat, who took care of the Sixers last night, 99-95.
2 crucial games vs. Rangers for Flyers Friday and Sunday, with the last playoff spot up for grabs.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.They call it a tradition unlike any other. Never will that be more apparent than today when Tiger Woods steps onto the first tee at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Ga.
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I Don’t Get It: Some knucklehead diplomat caused a mid-air scare when he decided to sneak a smoke in the jet’s bathroom during flight to Denver.
Since he’s a diplomat, he gets immunity and won’t face any charges. I don’t get it.
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Today’s Upper: To the family and friends of St. Joe’s School in Collingdale as they anxiously await word from the archdiocese on the fate of their school.
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Quote Box: “At this point, all we can continue to do is wait.”
- Ann Koch, head of the Save Our School Committee at St. Joe’s.
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