The Daily Numbers: 5,900 workers at the Boeing plant in Ridley, about a third of which work on the V-22 program, which is once again in the crosshairs of federal budget-cutters.
0.62 blood-alcohol level on a Ridley man arrested for public drunkenness in Glenolden.
15, age of Garnet Valley High School student charged with possession of a weapon after metal cylinder was found in his locker.
4.11 mill tax rate in Marple, same as last year, despite an earlier warning of a 13 percent tax hike.
10,600 dollars ripped off from the Marple 10 movie theater by 2 men early Tuesday.
0 tax hike for Upper Chi residents in the township budget.
9 out of 10 Pa. residents who believe the budget problem is serious and who think the state should consider selling off the state stores to raise revenue.
14 people who suffered minor injuries when a SEPTA trolley and school bus collided last night at 70th and Elmwood.
1 more body of a young woman found dead in Kensington, sparking fears of another victim of ‘Kensington Strangler.’
81-19 vote in the Senate last night to OK the tax-cut deal between President Obama and Republicans.
2 Pa. senators who both voted in favor of the deal.
4 straight wins for the Flyers, who beat Montreal on the road last night, 5-3.
24 points for Jrue Holiday to lead Sixers to 105-91 win over the Clippers.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
60 days until pitchers and catchers report to Clearwater.
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I Don’t Get It: A statue of the baby Jesus was stolen from a Nativity scene in Red Lion, Pa. Ho, ho, ho-ly nonsense.
Today’s Upper: Cliff Lee was saying all the right things yesterday as he cements himself as one of the most popular players in Philly sports history.
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Quote Box: “I think just to have a pet in my household and to show people that I genuinely care, and my love, and my passion for animals.”
- Michael Vick, in an interview, talking about why he would like to be able to get another dog for his kids.
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