The Daily Numbers: 2 people still missing in Delaware River after a barge collided with a tourist duck boat.
16 and 20, ages of girl and man still missing. They are believed to be tourists from Hungary.
35 people plucked from the water after they were tossed out of the popular amphibious device that traverses both land and water in the city’s historic district.
45 seconds, how long survivors said they had to put on their life jackets on when it became apparent they were going to be hit by barge.
103, high temperature yesterday, setting another record. The old record for the date was 98, set in 1999.
93, the expected high today. Can autumn be far behind?
100, what it will actually feel like outside today, according to something called the heat index.
4 people charged in an Upper Darby home invasion. One suspect remains at large.
1 percent hike in hotel tax being considered by Delaware County Council.
25 million dollars believed dumped into the local economy as a result of Tiger Woods and the PGA Tour coming to Aronimink Golf Club last weekend.
5 contestants eliminated last night during the 1st of 4 straight Wednesdays of “Delco Idol” at the Media Theatre.
3,800 jobs being slashed by Wells Fargo in a major restructuring.
2 grocery stores in western Pa. that now feature wine kiosks where you can buy wine without a visit to a state store.
3 slots parlors in western Pa. that will roll out the state’s first table games today.
215 students at a special school for dealers being held at the SugarHouse casino in Philly, which plans to open its doors in September.
72 million dollars up for grabs in Saturday’s Powerball drawing. No one hit last night.
60 million dollars brought in to Philly coffers by tax amnesty program.
7 people busted in a sting operation against child porn in Bucks County.
6 games back, where the Phillies sit this morning after losing to the Braves again last night.
7 runs and 7 hits allowed by Phils starter Jamie Moyer.
9-7 record for Moyer. He is trying to win 10 games for the 16th time in his 24-year-career.
80 straight sellouts at Citizens Bank Park after 44,282 went through the turnstiles last night.
3 minutes after he got into a confrontation and left a Virginia nightclub, when a shooting broke out after a party for Michael Vick. He is not believed to be involved in the shooting.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.I hate to say it, but increasingly this just doesn’t look like the Phils’ year.
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I Don’t Get It: LeBron James is having a one-hour special tonight on ESPN to announce where he will play next year. I don’t get it.
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Today’s Upper: Today’s high will be 93 degrees. Downright chilly after the last two days of 100-plus temperatures.
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Quote Box: “Right now we’re at a point where, I’ll be honest, hope is fading, but we’ve not given up hop completely.”
- Coast Guard Capt. Todd Gatlin, last night after search for two people in Delaware River was halted. It will resume this morning.
16 and 20, ages of girl and man still missing. They are believed to be tourists from Hungary.
35 people plucked from the water after they were tossed out of the popular amphibious device that traverses both land and water in the city’s historic district.
45 seconds, how long survivors said they had to put on their life jackets on when it became apparent they were going to be hit by barge.
103, high temperature yesterday, setting another record. The old record for the date was 98, set in 1999.
93, the expected high today. Can autumn be far behind?
100, what it will actually feel like outside today, according to something called the heat index.
4 people charged in an Upper Darby home invasion. One suspect remains at large.
1 percent hike in hotel tax being considered by Delaware County Council.
25 million dollars believed dumped into the local economy as a result of Tiger Woods and the PGA Tour coming to Aronimink Golf Club last weekend.
5 contestants eliminated last night during the 1st of 4 straight Wednesdays of “Delco Idol” at the Media Theatre.
3,800 jobs being slashed by Wells Fargo in a major restructuring.
2 grocery stores in western Pa. that now feature wine kiosks where you can buy wine without a visit to a state store.
3 slots parlors in western Pa. that will roll out the state’s first table games today.
215 students at a special school for dealers being held at the SugarHouse casino in Philly, which plans to open its doors in September.
72 million dollars up for grabs in Saturday’s Powerball drawing. No one hit last night.
60 million dollars brought in to Philly coffers by tax amnesty program.
7 people busted in a sting operation against child porn in Bucks County.
6 games back, where the Phillies sit this morning after losing to the Braves again last night.
7 runs and 7 hits allowed by Phils starter Jamie Moyer.
9-7 record for Moyer. He is trying to win 10 games for the 16th time in his 24-year-career.
80 straight sellouts at Citizens Bank Park after 44,282 went through the turnstiles last night.
3 minutes after he got into a confrontation and left a Virginia nightclub, when a shooting broke out after a party for Michael Vick. He is not believed to be involved in the shooting.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.I hate to say it, but increasingly this just doesn’t look like the Phils’ year.
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I Don’t Get It: LeBron James is having a one-hour special tonight on ESPN to announce where he will play next year. I don’t get it.
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Today’s Upper: Today’s high will be 93 degrees. Downright chilly after the last two days of 100-plus temperatures.
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Quote Box: “Right now we’re at a point where, I’ll be honest, hope is fading, but we’ve not given up hop completely.”
- Coast Guard Capt. Todd Gatlin, last night after search for two people in Delaware River was halted. It will resume this morning.
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