The Daily Numbers: 2, age of baby duct-taped to a chair, allegedly by her mom.
21, age of Caira Ferguson, the mom who faces charges. She was released on bail yesterday. She’ll be placed on home monitoring and cannot have contact with the child unless it is supervised by CYS. She also must attend parenting classes.
3 young children left home alone in what is being referred to as a ‘deplorable’ home in Upper Darby. The parents now face charges.
88, age of man who admitted guilt in the killing of his ailing wife. His sentencing now has been postponed until May 20.
4 Darby Township police officers recognized by the township for their efforts in the Sunshine Club.
100 pound boa constrictor, dead and still in its glass tank, left at the door of the SPCA yesterday.
100 cats spayed or neutered at Spay Day at the Delco SPCA yesterday.
10,000 worth of jewelry scammed from an 84-year-old widower in Aston recently.
41,000 low-income Pennsylvanians who will lose their health care benefits on Feb. 28 unless the state moves to continue AdultBasic care.
5.6 million dollars ripped off from La Salle University by a former official. He will spend 4-9 years in prison for his efforts.
3-2 loss in OT for the Flyers, who fell at home to Phoenix.
1, as in No. 1 ranked Duke, where the No. 24 Temple Owls will pay a visit to the “Cameron Crazies” tonight.
38 pitches thrown by Cliff Lee yesterday, no sign of any muscle strain.
25 days until the first day of spring. Here’s where we stand the the Great Heron’s Nest Snow Prognosticating Event. I said we’d have 9 snows between now and March 20. We’ve had 4, but this is one bet I’d gladly lose.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.So much for the big Cliff Lee injury watch. He threw 38 pitches yesterday and reported no problems.
*: Leaving young children home alone. I just don’t get it.
I Don’t Get It
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Today’s Upper: Kudos to Delco police for warning residents of another wave of scams targeting senior citizens. Be careful out there!
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Quote Box: “We just got teased last week. Mother Nature was playing with us. Friday, I thought I was in heaven.”
- John Becker, of Secane, talking about the latest snow, just days after temperatures near 70.
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