The Daily Numbers: 3 people injured, 1 critically, in the explosions and fire that rocked the Collingdale area yesterday.
100 feet, how high the flames reached at one point early in the blaze.
5 firefighters treated for heat-related illness battling the stubborn blaze in 96-degree temperatures.
35 fire and emergency units that responded to the scene.
3,000 feet perimeter around the area, meaning hundreds of people faced mandatory evacuations.
17, age of teen charged as gunman in latest shooting in Chester.
60, age of crossing guard held for trial on charges he attacked a teen who had called him a name.
28 victims scammed out of $35,000 by a contractor in Montgomery County.
2 people, a mother and daughter, mauled by a pit bull in Upper Darby last night.
10-12 gunshots suffered by a man who was attacked last night in North Philadelphia.
135 mph winds for Earl, which has again been upgraded to Category 4, as it churns up the East Coast.
255 point boost for the Dow yesterday. That’s a 2.54 percent hike.
20 to 40 years in jail for a Montgomery County man for the brutal murder of his wife.
70 jobs lost as an auto parts supplier closes its doors in Boyertown.
56-20, career record of Roy Oswalt in August and September. He blew away the Dodgers yesterday.
6 strikeouts, 6 walks, 0 runs surrendered by Oswalt.
3 doubles for Chase Utley.
2 solo home runs for Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino leading off the 1st and 2nd innings.
0 starters who will play for the Eagles tonight in their exhibition finale vs. the Jets.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.Two very good things came out of yesterday’s Phillies win over the Dodgers. First, this is exactly why they got Roy Oswalt. The guy is lights out at the most important time of the year. Then there was the sudden resurgence of Chase Utley’s bat. He rapped out three doubles.
Look out!
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I Don’t Get It: Ernest Rayfield, will appear in court today to face murder charges. He’s been in jail since his arrest for the stabbing death of his wife on Sunday. He is 88. I don’t get it.
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Today’s Upper: Some serious kudos to all the emergency responders who tamed that massive explosion and fire in Collingdale yesterday. They saved a community.
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Quote Box: “I’ve been mayor for 40 years and been to most of the major fires, but nothing has come close to this.”
- Collingdale Mayor Frank Kelly at yesterday’s blaze.
100 feet, how high the flames reached at one point early in the blaze.
5 firefighters treated for heat-related illness battling the stubborn blaze in 96-degree temperatures.
35 fire and emergency units that responded to the scene.
3,000 feet perimeter around the area, meaning hundreds of people faced mandatory evacuations.
17, age of teen charged as gunman in latest shooting in Chester.
60, age of crossing guard held for trial on charges he attacked a teen who had called him a name.
28 victims scammed out of $35,000 by a contractor in Montgomery County.
2 people, a mother and daughter, mauled by a pit bull in Upper Darby last night.
10-12 gunshots suffered by a man who was attacked last night in North Philadelphia.
135 mph winds for Earl, which has again been upgraded to Category 4, as it churns up the East Coast.
255 point boost for the Dow yesterday. That’s a 2.54 percent hike.
20 to 40 years in jail for a Montgomery County man for the brutal murder of his wife.
70 jobs lost as an auto parts supplier closes its doors in Boyertown.
56-20, career record of Roy Oswalt in August and September. He blew away the Dodgers yesterday.
6 strikeouts, 6 walks, 0 runs surrendered by Oswalt.
3 doubles for Chase Utley.
2 solo home runs for Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino leading off the 1st and 2nd innings.
0 starters who will play for the Eagles tonight in their exhibition finale vs. the Jets.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.Two very good things came out of yesterday’s Phillies win over the Dodgers. First, this is exactly why they got Roy Oswalt. The guy is lights out at the most important time of the year. Then there was the sudden resurgence of Chase Utley’s bat. He rapped out three doubles.
Look out!
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I Don’t Get It: Ernest Rayfield, will appear in court today to face murder charges. He’s been in jail since his arrest for the stabbing death of his wife on Sunday. He is 88. I don’t get it.
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Today’s Upper: Some serious kudos to all the emergency responders who tamed that massive explosion and fire in Collingdale yesterday. They saved a community.
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Quote Box: “I’ve been mayor for 40 years and been to most of the major fires, but nothing has come close to this.”
- Collingdale Mayor Frank Kelly at yesterday’s blaze.
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