The Daily Numbers: 300 people who took to the streets in Chester last night to plead for an end to the violence that is plaguing the city.
3 murders in 5 days in the city, which sparked the series of unity day rallies.
100 advocates for social service agencies who rallied at the Media Courthouse yesterday against potential budget cuts.
800 graduates strong, the Class of 2010 at Upper Darby High accepted their diplomas last night.
3 other schools that also graduated last night: 263 at Sun Valley; 329 at Interboro; 301 at Marple Newtown.
16, age of bicyclist seriously injured when he was struck by a car at MacDade and Fairview in Ridley.
94 years young, that would be bowler George Viscusi of Springfield, the oldest competitor at this year’s Delco Senior Games.
0.27 blood-alcohol level for state trooper who was killed when he went the wrong way down a Schuylkill Expressway exit and slammed into another car.
1 man shot during a home invasion in the Juniata section of Philadelphia overnight.
5 million bucks, how much SEPTA is hoping to get by selling the naming rights to the Pattison Avenue station on the Broad Street Line to AT&T.
375,000 dollars given by Campbell Soup Foundation for 26 youth rec organizations in the region.
200,000 dollars, how much the former tax collector in Jenkintown is charged with ripping off. He’s been ordered held for trial on the charges.
6 police officers being laid off in Cherry Hill, N.J., in a wave of budget cuts. The town is eliminating 23 jobs total.
15 million pounds of SpaghettiOs being recalled by Campbell Soup Co.
5.9 percent tuition hike next year for students at Temple University.
19,500 jobs added by the state of Pennsylvania in May. That’s 3 straight months of job gains.
7 strong innings for Kyle Kendrick as the Phils got the best of the Yankees again.
1 run on 5 hits surrendered by Kendrick as the Phils took 2 of 3 from the Bombers.
5 shots off the lead for Tiger Woods after Day 1 at the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. The leader is 2 under. Tiger is 3 over.
16 World Titles for the Lakers, who prevailed over the Celtics last night.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.You can kiss Sam Dalembert goodbye. The Sixers sent him packing yesterday, trading him to the Clippers for two players. Are they having a parade today?
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I Don’t Get It: They held a vigil in a Philadelphia playground last night, the site where a dog was found hanged. I don’t get it.
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Today’s Upper: Kudos to those who took to the streets of Chester last night to let the thugs know they are serious about taking back their streets.
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Quote Box: “We’ve got to stand up. These people here from all walks of life, all they want is to come home and live in tranquility.
- Chester Mayor Wendell Butler, at last night’s rally.
3 murders in 5 days in the city, which sparked the series of unity day rallies.
100 advocates for social service agencies who rallied at the Media Courthouse yesterday against potential budget cuts.
800 graduates strong, the Class of 2010 at Upper Darby High accepted their diplomas last night.
3 other schools that also graduated last night: 263 at Sun Valley; 329 at Interboro; 301 at Marple Newtown.
16, age of bicyclist seriously injured when he was struck by a car at MacDade and Fairview in Ridley.
94 years young, that would be bowler George Viscusi of Springfield, the oldest competitor at this year’s Delco Senior Games.
0.27 blood-alcohol level for state trooper who was killed when he went the wrong way down a Schuylkill Expressway exit and slammed into another car.
1 man shot during a home invasion in the Juniata section of Philadelphia overnight.
5 million bucks, how much SEPTA is hoping to get by selling the naming rights to the Pattison Avenue station on the Broad Street Line to AT&T.
375,000 dollars given by Campbell Soup Foundation for 26 youth rec organizations in the region.
200,000 dollars, how much the former tax collector in Jenkintown is charged with ripping off. He’s been ordered held for trial on the charges.
6 police officers being laid off in Cherry Hill, N.J., in a wave of budget cuts. The town is eliminating 23 jobs total.
15 million pounds of SpaghettiOs being recalled by Campbell Soup Co.
5.9 percent tuition hike next year for students at Temple University.
19,500 jobs added by the state of Pennsylvania in May. That’s 3 straight months of job gains.
7 strong innings for Kyle Kendrick as the Phils got the best of the Yankees again.
1 run on 5 hits surrendered by Kendrick as the Phils took 2 of 3 from the Bombers.
5 shots off the lead for Tiger Woods after Day 1 at the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. The leader is 2 under. Tiger is 3 over.
16 World Titles for the Lakers, who prevailed over the Celtics last night.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.You can kiss Sam Dalembert goodbye. The Sixers sent him packing yesterday, trading him to the Clippers for two players. Are they having a parade today?
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I Don’t Get It: They held a vigil in a Philadelphia playground last night, the site where a dog was found hanged. I don’t get it.
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Today’s Upper: Kudos to those who took to the streets of Chester last night to let the thugs know they are serious about taking back their streets.
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Quote Box: “We’ve got to stand up. These people here from all walks of life, all they want is to come home and live in tranquility.
- Chester Mayor Wendell Butler, at last night’s rally.
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